Protecting Your Retirement Assets in a Divorce

Laura E. Shapiro - February 01, 2018

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

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What Is Marital Property and Debt?

Laura E. Shapiro - February 01, 2018

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,

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How a prenuptial agreement can protect your business

Laura E. Shapiro - September 18, 2017
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Getting married can be one of the many highlights of your life, especially if you are marrying your business partner.

While you may want to only focus on the bright and positive aspects of your choice to wed, other less exciting legal details may also need to be addressed.

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Co-parenting tips to send kids back to school after a divorce

Laura E. Shapiro - September 10, 2017
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Co-parenting after a divorce is difficult enough. Your relationship with your ex-spouse evolves, requiring each of you to work with the other and adapt to your new roles.

Communicating and creating consistency for your children is challenging even when a marriage is intact.

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Denver divorce attorneys share 3 social media secrets

Laura E. Shapiro - August 02, 2017
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If it sometimes seems to you like everyone is on social media, it may be because nearly everyone is.

As of 2017, 89% of U.S. internet users were on Facebook. Thirty-two percent were on Facebook's next biggest competitor, Instagram.

And from checking in at our favorite restaurants to status updates and posting pictures, people spend a lot of time on their accounts -76% of Facebook users login at least once per day.

But if you're considering or going through a divorce, now is a good time to take a step back from the screen.

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How much child support can I get?

Laura E. Shapiro - July 18, 2017
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Going from a two-parent household to a one parent household can be a real challenge, especially financially.

Children's needs still have to be met, so Colorado requires the payment of child support.

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The protection of divorce without actually getting divorced

Laura E. Shapiro - June 21, 2017
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There are many reasons why you and your spouse may not wish to move forward with a divorce at this time.

From the many tax benefits of remaining married to religious concerns, a legal separation may be the most beneficial option for you at this time.

Like other Colorado couples who make this choice, you would be wise to seek a formal separation agreement, not just a verbal agreement.

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Co-parenting successfully after divorce

Laura E. Shapiro - May 17, 2017
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Co-parenting is not always easy, especially if a divorce has been contentious or if the parents' styles of raising children are very different.

Fortunately,

there are ways to successfully co-parent so that children get the happiest, healthiest experience possible.

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