Nesting during a separation, divorce, or even after a divorce is one way that parents in Colorado ensure that their children have as smooth of a transition as possible. When parents decide to use the nesting technique, the children stay in the family home, and the...
Month: November 2022
What to know about the automatic stay
One of the primary benefits of filing for bankruptcy is that you have access to the automatic stay. Typically, this is put into place the moment that your petition is received and typically remains in place until after your case is resolved. If the stay is violated...
How to protect your art collection from divorce in Colorado
Divorce is a difficult process under the best of circumstances. When you add Colorado art collections into the mix, things can get even more complicated. If you are an artist or own artwork that has significant value, it's important to take steps to protect your...
A new hope for student loan borrowers
Before the Biden administration made a major change to the way student loan debt is handled by the federal government, you couldn't get rid of your student loan debt merely by filing for bankruptcy. Colorado borrowers had to file a separate lawsuit to discharge that...
What are some reasons for divorce?
Colorado judges do not consider either spouse’s behavior when deciding how to award support divide property in a divorce case. The only thing that matters is the marriage is beyond repair, and reconciliation isn’t an option. But when is a marriage beyond repair? Here...
How depression may lead to divorce
There are many ways in which depression can adversely impact you. For instance, you may struggle to wake up on time, which may cause you to be late for work. Ultimately, that could lead to termination from your job, a loss of income and a strain on your marriage that...
How to prepare your Chapter 13 repayment plan in Colorado
Colorado's bankruptcy laws are meant to relieve individuals and businesses experiencing financial difficulties. However, this help is only as good as your repayment plan and financial decisions during and after bankruptcy. Chapter 13 bankruptcy Chapter 13 bankruptcy...
What are the effects of divorce on children?
All divorces are hard, but when the marriage produced children, things often get much more emotionally difficult. Married couples with children in Colorado should know how their upcoming divorce can affect their kids. Why is the first year after divorce hardest for...
Why do you need a bankruptcy certificate in Colorado?
Filing for bankruptcy can be a difficult decision to make, as it can be an emotionally and mentally draining process. One of the first steps in filing for bankruptcy is to obtain a bankruptcy certificate. What is a bankruptcy certificate? A bankruptcy certificate is a...
The importance of a detailed parenting plan in Colorado
Creating and implementing a parenting and visitation schedule after separation or divorce in Colorado is understandably a sensitive subject. This is because you are basically deciding how much time a parent can have with their child and perhaps what style you should...