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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
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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
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At one time, your relationship was strong enough that you decided to start a business together. Perhaps you were both tired of working for someone else and decided to take the plunge.
Then, as time went on, your marriage began to flounder.
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Going through a divorce, even an amicable one, can be excruciating.
But as physically and psychologically draining as dissolving your marriage can be on the adults involved, divorce can be even harder on your children.
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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 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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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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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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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 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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