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Key Takeaways Lying during divorce mediation is generally not considered perjury in Colorado A judge may penalize dishonesty during custody or support decisions Contempt of court penalties can include fines and possible jail time Lies about income may affect child support and spousal maintenance rulings Financial records can help prove dishonesty during divorce mediation Divorce…

Divorce is never an easy process. It does not have to be as difficult as the movies make it out to be, however. You and your spouse can avoid screaming matches and tense divorce trials with the right tools, knowledge and tips. Five tried-and-true tricks from people who have been where you are can make…

Although divorce rates have fallen in the U.S. over the last few decades, divorce is still common. The divorce rate as of 2017 was 2.9 per 1,000 people. With 787,251 divorces across 45 reporting states and 2,236,496 marriages, the national divorce rate is about 35%. This is 15% less than the common misconception that half…

When sorting through the factors involved in your divorce case, you may wonder if the length of your marriage will make a difference. Whether you have been married 1 year or 10, it could affect how the Colorado courts view your divorce case. While length of marriage will not impact every decision the courts make…

Asset division is one of the key matters in any divorce case in Colorado, which is why speaking with a Fort Collins Family Law Attorney can be so important. If you have discussed divorce with a family law attorney, you may have asked how the courts might divide you and your spouse’s shared assets and…