What is Child Support and how Is It Calculated?
Jan 16, 2010
How Is Child Support Calculated? In Colorado, the amount of child support to be awarded is determined through the use of a formula established by the CO Child Support Guidelines. This formula factor...
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What Is the Difference between Marital and Separate Property?
Jan 01, 2010
Marital Property If a property is acquired by either spouse during the marriage, it is considered marital property unless it was acquired by way of gift, inheritance or excluded pursuant to a valid p...
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Can I Claim My Attorney’s Fees from My Spouse in the Divorce?
Jan 01, 2010
Can I Claim My Attorney’s Fees from My Spouse in the Divorce? In Colorado, the Court may order your spouse to pay a reasonable amount for attorney’s fees. This decision is based on the financial sta...
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Should I obtain a Child and Family Investigator (CFI) in my case?
Jan 01, 2010
What is a Child and Family Investigator? A Child and Family Investigator (CFI) may be appointed by the court in cases involving allocation of parenting time and parental responsibilities. The CFI’s ...
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What is Mediation?
Dec 18, 2009
Mediation Defined Mediation is a process whereby a neutral, impartial third party, known as a mediator, facilitates communication between negotiating parties, which may enable the parties to reach a ...
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How to Start the Divorce Process
Dec 18, 2009
The Divorce Process The process is the same whether filing for a legal separation or divorce. A “petition” and “summons” are filed at the court by one spouse, his/her attorney, or jointly by both sp...
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What is the Difference between an Uncontested Divorce and a Contested Divorce?
Dec 18, 2009
Uncontested Divorce At least 90 days must have passed since the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage was served. If there are no disputed matters the court will usually approve an agreement between t...
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What is Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)?
Dec 18, 2009
Mediation A third person who is trained as a mediator may assist the parties involved in reaching an agreement. Mediators do not make decisions for you nor do they side with one party of the other. ...
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What Documents Do I Need to Provide to My Spouse in a Colorado Divorce?
Dec 18, 2009
Financial Statement You need to provide a Sworn Financial Statement. This includes a complete summary of your income and expenses as well as all your assets and liabilities. Income Tax Returns You ne...
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What Are Temporary Orders?
Dec 18, 2009
When do you need Temporary Orders? If your spouse is being physically abusive to you or to the children, refuses to provide reasonable support, or refuses to permit reasonable parenting time, the Cou...
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