Lakewood Law Blog

It is frightening to see your personal debt mount over time. What began as a simple monthly credit card bill, an unexpected medical expense or a standard mortgage payment might have snowballed from one cost to another. The next thing you know, you feel like you're suffocating under a seemingly indomitable amount of debt. There is a way to free yourself, though.

If you're feeling the pressure of a significant amount of debt, bankruptcy may be the answer. Bankruptcy is not the frightening thing that many people think it is. It is not giving up; it is not admitting defeat; it is not taking advantage of the system. It is a way to get a fresh start for yourself.

With summer on the horizon, you may be looking forward to spending more time with your child. However, before you get too excited, you may want to review your parenting agreement to ensure that you know what you can and can't do.

Here are some co-parenting tips that can help you have a more enjoyable summer with your child:

• Give the other parent advance notice of your plans. For example, if you're interested in taking your child on vacation, talk about this as far in advance as possible. Springing the idea on the other parent at the last minute can result in an argument.
• Be flexible. Since there will be times when you ask the other parent for flexibility, such as when taking a trip, you should feel comfortable taking this approach yourself.
• Open the lines of communication. When it comes to co-parenting, there is nothing more important than communication. It doesn't matter how you communicate, as long as you have a system in place for doing so. Some parents use technology, such as text messages and email, as they know this will help avoid arguments. Others, however, prefer face-to-face communication and phone calls.

Dividing property in a divorce can be one of the most challenging steps in a difficult process. Not only are there complicated financial decisions to make, but there can also be emotional challenges that come with deciding who should receive which property.

It is not uncommon for people to make assumptions during this process, which can add a layer of confusion that further complicates the process. To avoid this, you should understand some fundamental details about the property division laws and procedures in Colorado.

You and your partner may be facing an end to your marriage, but you own property together. How will the division be handled?

You may have a cohabitation agreement that indicates how your property is to be divided. If not, there is another legal remedy to consider.