Supporters of gay rights in Colorado and across the nation are watching with interest at a recent ruling in Texas. A judge refused to let a same-sex couple live in the same home because of a clause in her divorce contract. The so-called morality clause, standard in...
The de-gendering of divorce: wives pay ex-husbands alimony too
Due to the changing dynamics of working women, changes are also occurring in the courtroom. One significant change in family law deals with alimony and the de-gendering of divorce. More Colorado women may face court orders that require them to pay alimony to their...
Life insurance can cause conflict in divorce
Colorado couples who are contemplating divorce often have many questions about property division and asset distribution. However, few of those thinking about a divorce consider one important part of the marital assets: life insurance policies. Dividing insurance...
Spouses not always liable for ex’s credit card bills in CO
Coloradans will be happy to hear that their state is not one in which creditors can pursue someone for their ex-spouse's debts. The division of assets during a divorce differs according to state law, and in Colorado, this means that no one has to pay their ex's credit...
Wealthy or not, couples should have prenuptials
In the past, the prenuptial agreement has been connected to society's wealthiest and famous as a tool to protect themselves during a high asset divorce. However, this document is not made for them alone. Whether you make a seven-figure salary or farm a small plot of...