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Divorce is a distressing process even under the best of circumstances, but for a victim of domestic abuse, facing the possibility of violent repercussions from an abusive spouse can make divorce terrifying. While we’d prefer to think of domestic violence as rare in the state sometimes called the “Switzerland of the United States,” in 2021…

Divorce is a distressing process whether spouses rented an apartment and lived paycheck to paycheck or whether they’re wealthy and have decades of combined assets, but for spouses with many assets, untangling the financial aspects of the divorce can add a new layer of distress as well as lengthier negotiations and a far more complex…

In the best-case scenario of a divorce, parents agree to co-parent peacefully and create a shared custody schedule that’s workable for them and benefits the children. When divorcing or unmarried parents form their own custody agreement in Colorado, a judge will typically sign off on it. Sadly, not all parents can come to a fair…

Colorado does not require a period of separation before spouses can file for divorce, but many spouses separate before making the leap to a divorce. When a couple makes the decision that a divorce may be the solution for them, they almost always separate first—either to experience life apart before making the final decision or…

Divorce is rarely an easy decision, but when it becomes an inevitable conclusion, regardless of the circumstances, one party must make the first legal move forward. In Colorado, whether one spouse wants a divorce and the other doesn’t, or both agree that their marriage has ended, only one person can file the petition. When spouses…