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Posted by Divorce Matters Content Team | divorce
You might think that a couple must divorce in the state they got married in, but the law says otherwise. Instead, each state sets certain residency requirements that must be met before the courts in their state will assume jurisdiction over a case. If a person meets the requirements, then the court can hear the...
Posted by Divorce Matters Content Team | divorce
Judges sometimes make mistakes, and when they do, there is a process for getting the error corrected. This process is called bringing an appeal. You file an appeal by asking a higher court to review the decision below and decide whether to overturn the trial court’s decision. Bringing an appeal doesn’t always make sense. Sometimes...
Posted by Divorce Matters Content Team | divorce
Divorce, like marriage, is generally a creature of state law. However, several federal laws will play a key role in how your divorce plays out, as well as the ultimate terms of your divorce settlement. At Divorce Matters, we stay abreast of changes in state and federal laws that affect our clients, so we are...
Posted by Divorce Matters Content Team | divorce
Marriage provides many financial benefits. Unfortunately, one side effect of a divorce is losing some of these key supports, which is why it is vital that people considering divorce meet with an attorney. By reviewing your situation, a lawyer at Divorce Matters can help you better understand the financial effects of dissolving your marriage. Have...
Posted by Divorce Matters Content Team | divorce
Divorce is an emotional time. Although some couples are exhausted and welcome the divorce, others feel powerful emotions, including disappointment and anger. It is very easy to lose your objectivity, especially if your spouse has a new boyfriend or girlfriend. As seasoned divorce lawyers in Colorado, we understand the importance of objectivity. When people are...
Posted by Divorce Matters Content Team | Child Custody
When a child is endangered, Colorado law allows for the court to suspend unsupervised visitation between the child and the parent that is endangering the child. This is an important tool that has helped save the lives of countless children. However, Colorado also penalizes people who make false allegations. If you are concerned that your...
Posted by maria | Child Custody, Child Support
How does a raise affect child support payments? Either you or your ex got a raise. Congratulations! Now you’re wondering how that raise will affect your respective child support obligations. In Colorado, the standard for modifying a child support order is a “substantial and continuing” change in circumstances, which includes a change in income. Generally,...
Posted by maria | Alimony
Either you or your former spouse recently had your salary change. Now, one or both of you wants to modify your maintenance, or alimony, agreement. What happens next? Is our maintenance agreement modifiable? The first question is whether your maintenance agreement may be modified. Some divorce decrees or spousal agreements restrict the ability of the...
Posted by maria | divorce
Whether it’s a mortgage, car payment, student loans, or credit cards, almost everyone has some kind of financial debt. When a couple gets divorced, their marital debt, just like their assets, must be divided between the two parties. What is marital debt? When it comes to married couples, there are two categories of debt: marital...
Posted by maria | Uncategorized
Contempt of court is failure to comply with the authority of the court. There are two categories of contempt: direct and indirect. Direct contempt involves behavior in the courtroom – for instance, refusing to answer a judge’s questions. Indirect contempt involves behavior outside of the courtroom, such as failing to comply with a court order....