In Colorado, child support covers expenses related to a child’s food, clothing, housing, public school education, and health insurance.
While these are basic expenses, there are more specific costs associated with each category.
For example…
Many Colorado residents facing the prospect of a divorce wonder what will happen to their retirement.
The end of your marriage will certainly trigger significant changes in most areas of your life, but that does not mean that you have to give up on your dreams for your golden years.
Your financial situation after divorce may be very different from what it was during your marriage. There may be additional expenses you did not account for. Your income may be lower than it had been. If you receive spousal maintenance, it may … Read more
During divorce, the marital portion of investment accounts (including taxable accounts, tax-deferred accounts. tax-exempt accounts and annuities) must be identified and divided on an equitable basis or offset against other assets. There are many complex aspects to this task, including issues involving … Read more
Financial transparency is a vital principle in matters involving divorce, child support, spousal maintenance and prenuptial agreements. If a party attempts to hide assets or understate income, it can rebound negatively on that party. At Shapiro Family Law in Denver, Colorado, we … Read more
Placing a value on a business or professional practice is not always a simple exercise. There can be numerous issues that require careful analysis and research. At Shapiro Family Law, we have extensive experience in divorces involving the ownership of businesses, the … Read more
A parenting coordinator is a specially trained neutral third party available to assist in the resolution of disputes between the parties concerning parental responsibilities. However a parenting coordinator may only be appointed after the entry of an order concerning parental responsibilities. The … Read more
At Shapiro Family Law, we often field questions from people concerned about their rights concerning pension plans and employee benefits after divorce. Our attorneys have answers for these questions and creative solutions to help people deal with the financial stress that accompanies … Read more
For many people, the money they have saved for retirement is their largest single asset, perhaps rivaled only by the equity in their homes. During a divorce, it is essential that you receive your fair share of that money. At Shapiro Family … Read more
In a dissolution or legal separation, the court has the jurisdiction (or authority) to equitably divide and allocate marital property. Marital property includes all property obtained by a spouse during the marriage, regardless of title (it doesn’t matter if the car, house, … Read more