Gavin Speaks Out – The Hardest Part Of Divorce With Gwen Stefani

The notoriously private Gavin Rossdale, now coaching singers on “The Voice UK,” recently opened up about his feelings on his divorce from No Doubt singer Gwen Stefani. Rossdale said the divorce “was completely opposite to what I wanted,” expressing regret and saying that divorce is “one of the hardest, most painful things to go through.”

The divorce was highly publicized. In August 2015, the couple split up after a long stint of 13 years of marriage and 20 years as a couple. They presented the divorce as amicable, although rumors were abound regarding infidelity as the reason for the split. They said that despite no longer being married, they would continue to be partners in parenthood for their three children, Kingston, Zuma and Apollo.

Dealing With Divorce Regret

A study from the UK shows that slightly over half of divorcees regret splitting with their exes for some reason or another. Another 40 percent said that they would consider giving their failed marriage another shot. How do people cope with second thoughts about their divorces?

  1. Don’t be impulsive. Divorce is a uniquely stressful time and it makes sense to have second thoughts within a few weeks (or days ”“ or hours) of a split. Give yourself ample time to process your thoughts and the life changes inherent to divorce.
  2. As you start to see other people, don’t judge those people based on your ex. Any new partner is going to have their own problems, so placing the good parts of your ex on a pedestal for comparison to your new partner is only going to cause strife.
  3. Realize that reconciliation with your ex is probably better in theory than in practice. Studies show that “cyclical couples” often suffer from low communication and relationship satisfaction. Remember ”“ there was a reason you got divorced.

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The 3 Big Concerns In Most Divorce Cases

January often sees a spike in divorce filings for a variety of reasons. The holidays are over, a new year is beginning and people often take time to reevaluate their lives and priorities. Sometimes, this results in divorce. If you are one of these people, you probably have a lot of uncertainty about the future. You’re wondering what might go wrong during the divorce and how that will affect your life. While every case is different, the three biggest issues in most divorces are:

  1.  What do we do with all our stuff? If you’ve been married for any length of time, you probably have a lot of shared property and joint bank accounts. Who gets to keep what? Where does the debt go? In Colorado, property is divided equitably ”“ not necessarily equally ”“ in divorce. This means that property gained during marriage will be split in a manner that a judge finds to be most appropriate for a couple’s circumstances. It’s a give and take ”“ one person might get more money in the divorce settlement, but the other keeps the house. Your divorce attorney can help you come up with an agreeable property split for you and your soon-to-be ex.
  2. How am I going to stay afloat financially after the divorce? This is an especially frustrating question for spouses who stay at home to take care of the kids or who make substantially less money than their spouse. There are ways to help those who would struggle financially after a divorce, such as spousal maintenance (you’ve probably heard it called alimony) and child support. It is up to the courts to award spousal maintenance and will be done based on the needs of the spouse requesting maintenance and the ability to pay for the paying spouse.  Child support will be established pursuant to a worksheet that takes into consideration things such as each party’s gross monthly income, the number of children and the number of overnights each party has with the children.
  3. How do we figure out what to do with the kids? This is one of the biggest decisions that needs to be made in a divorce. No parent wants to be away from their children, but divorce makes it necessary sometimes. The courts decide custody disputes based on the best interests of the child, so it is best to work in an amicable fashion with your ex to come up with an arrangement that is suitable for all parties involved. If this is impossible, your attorney can be invaluable in helping you come up with a solid parenting plan.

We know divorce is hard ”“ we’ve been there and we see it every day. Our Denver divorce law firm is ready to offer you our support during this trying time.

Brad & Angelina Make First Joint Statement Since Divorce Announcement

After a rather quiet holiday with an amicable Christmas for Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, the couple has released their first joint statement regarding the status of their divorce.

The estranged spouses have signed agreements to seal the records of their divorce to protect the privacy of their six children. Additionally, the two will be using a private judge throughout the course of the divorce.

One month ago, Pitt took efforts to have a judge seal all divorce-related documents through an emergency hearing, but he was denied. Jolie’s camp fired back at him for the attempt, claiming that he was trying to protect himself, not the children. It seems that they were able to come to an agreement and move forward with the sealing of the documents.

This joint move may come as a shock after the period of contention the couple shared these last few months. Pitt and Jolie have a temporary custody arrangement where Pitt is allowed supervised visits with the children until a time comes that their dispute resolves. Pitt wants joint custody ”“ Jolie wants physical custody.

Determining Child Custody In Colorado Divorces

Courts in Colorado determine parenting time plans based on the best interests of the child. The child’s best interests are determined by looking at a variety of factors, including:

  • The preference of the child if they are of a mature age to express their wishes
  • The child’s educational needs and acclimation to his or her community
  • The physical and mental health of all involved parties
  • The proximity of the parents’ homes
  • The capability of each parent to put the needs of the child above their own and the ability to foster a positive relationship between the child and the other party

How the courts will decide on custody for Brangelina and the kids, we do not know, but we will be keeping an eye on the story.

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Does Prince’s Estate Still Owe Money For His Second Divorce?

It’s been several months since the unexpected news of American singer-songwriter Prince’s death. The musician, known for his eclectic style, mastery of many instruments and Purple Rain, often considered one of the best rock albums of all time, was found dead in an elevator at his Minnesota estate after overdosing on an opioid known as Fentanyl. The death came less than a week after Prince’s plane made an emergency stop in Moline, Illinois for emergency medical treatment after he was found unconscious.

Does Prince’s Estate Still Owe Attorney Fees For His 2006 Divorce?

The musician recently appeared in the headlines once more as a result of an ongoing dispute regarding his 2006 divorce from second wife Manuela Testolini. According to Prince’s divorce attorney, Patrick Cousins, Prince’s estate owes him nearly $600,000 for attorney fees accrued during the divorce.

Why Would Prince’s Estate Owe Attorney Fees 10 Years After The Divorce Was Finalized?

According to Cousins, he and the late musician were very close friends who had an agreement that Prince would owe Cousins nothing until all of the divorce’s loose ends were tied up. Cousins says that these loose ends were finally resolved on April 1, 20 days before the musician’s untimely death. When asked about what loose ends took 10 years to clear up, Cousins had no comment.

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Will I Need Post-Divorce Mediation?

Mediation is a tool that divorcing couples can use to come to an amicable separation. And as much as many people would like to never see their spouse again after divorce, it is often necessary. In fact, it’s not too uncommon for couples to have to seek mediation post-divorce. This is especially true for couples who have children.

  1. Child support modification. In Colorado, a substantial change in the circumstances surrounding child support can lead to a need to modify the child support agreement. This could happen, for example, if one parent’s income becomes substantially higher, or if one parent loses his or her job. If the two parents are having trouble renegotiating a child support arrangement, mediation can be useful in determining a fair reassessment.
  2. Child custody modification. Changes in circumstances can also result in the need to modify a child custody agreement. The courts always attempt to create a child custody situation that fits the best interests of the child. If your lives have changed and the children are suffering for it, and you and your ex can’t come to an agreement, you might consider mediation for a custody modification. It’s cheaper than taking it to court and generally much less contentious.
  3. Spousal support modification. Unless there is a specific provision in your divorce decree stating otherwise, spousal support (also known by its old-timey name, alimony) can be modified if there is a substantial and continuing change in the circumstances of your lives that renders the original amount unfair. As in the above cases, mediation provides a less expensive alternative to litigation for you and your ex-spouse.

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How Can I Serve My Spouse Divorce Papers If I Can’t Find Him/Her?

You want a divorce, but your spouse has vanished ”“ won’t answer phone calls or texts, has no online presence and no longer works at any job you know about. What do you do?

If your spouse has pulled a Houdini, it is still possible for you to get a divorce. But the courts will require you to make a good faith effort to find your spouse. There is no law dictating exactly what lengths you need to go to in order to sleuth out your spouse’s location, so it falls to the judge to decide when you’ve done enough. Here are a few things you should look into before you make your case before a judge:

  1. When and where did you last see your spouse?
  2. Check your spouse’s last known address by mail, and in person if possible
  3. Check at your spouse’s last known workplace
  4. Contact any of your spouse’s family members you can and ask if they’ve seen your spouse
  5. Search through the Denver phone books
  6. Search through the Internet
  7. Check Denver criminal court cases either online or at a courthouse
  8. Call the jails near your spouse’s last known address
  9. Check with the DMV
  10. Call local hospitals and homeless shelters

Once you’ve exhausted all possible avenues to find your spouse, you need to file a Motion to Serve by Publication or Posting with the court. After that, a judge will review your motion and decide whether you should be allowed to publish a notice stating your intent to divorce. From there, your divorce attorney can help you proceed if your spouse does not respond to your divorce filing.

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