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If you have gone through a divorce in Colorado, and your circumstances have changed, you may be able to modify aspects of your divorce decree. The courts understand that situations change over time, and they could grant a motion to modify child custody arrangements;...
Chapter 13
What to do when you can’t afford a support payment
Typically, Colorado law requires you to provide monetary support to your children. However, there may come a time when you cannot afford to make child support payments as ordered. Fortunately, there are several different ways in which you may be able to avoid running...
Will you keep your car after filing for bankruptcy?
If you file for bankruptcy in Colorado, there is a chance that you will be able to retain ownership of your vehicle. This may be true regardless of the type of protection that you seek from creditors. However, if a creditor has a lien on your car, you must remain...
Vehicles under Chapter 7 bankruptcy
Bankruptcy in Colorado legally absolves the debtor of certain debts, giving them a fresh start. Most debtors file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy because it moves faster than other types. Chapter 7 liquidates non-exempt assets, such as second homes, second vehicles and...
The top 5 causes of divorce
Over the past year, divorces in Colorado and around the nation began to spike once again. Although much of that was attributed to the ongoing pandemic, experts state that it was only the breaking point and not the actual reason for couples deciding to dissolve their...
Can you keep your house if you file for bankruptcy?
If you're struggling to pay off your debts in Colorado, you might have thought about filing for bankruptcy. However, you might have hesitated after hearing stories about people being forced to sell their homes to pay off their debts. Will you lose your house if you...
The differences between bankruptcies in Colorado
You've tried everything, but you can't shake the mounds of debt that are dragging down your credit score. Creditors are calling and texting you, and you're having trouble applying for a mortgage or a car loan. It's starting to look like filing for bankruptcy is your...
Stressed? Don’t let stress hurt your divorce settlement
Sometimes, when people are stressed, they make poor decisions. They might make a decision quickly without thinking it through or resist negotiating when they really should.One of the most important things you can do during your divorce is to find a way to relax and...
Couple is able to have $200,000 in student loans discharged
Generally speaking, it is difficult to get student loans discharged in bankruptcy. That is because they are usually secured loans, or they are treated similarly to other debts that are difficult to have discharged, like tax debts or child support...
Are your children being manipulated? The court can help
One of the things that many parents worry about is being alienated from their children. During a divorce, it's easy for conflicts to get out of hand and for children to get caught in the middle.Sometimes, one parent will take steps to start influencing their children....