Speaking to your children about your upcoming divorce may seem like an impossible task at first. However, remembering to keep the conversation polite and giving your children lot of reassurance throughout the entire process can help you deal with the stress of this...
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Where do spouses often hide assets?
When going through a divorce, handling assets is one of the biggest matters you will face. The more assets you have, the longer it will take to work through this process. Unfortunately, some people may take advantage of this confusion and attempt to hide assets. If...
Do lifestyle provisions have a place in your prenuptial agreement?
Many couples approaching their wedding date will take the time to draft a comprehensive prenuptial agreement. These documents, often called marital contracts or simply shortened to prenups, are designed to help each party clarify the non-marital assets they are...
Can “nesting” help our divorcing family?
It can be very difficult to go through a divorce with children. There are various concerns when you are doing this. They are certainly not limited to sitting down and having “the talk” with the children. Once you and your ex-spouse have decided to go your separate...
Can bankruptcy eliminate child support obligations?
If you receive child support from a co-parent with financial difficulties, you may worry that sometime soon your co-parent may file for bankruptcy. Some parents go bankrupt just to keep from paying support or other obligations related to supporting a child. However,...
Keeping your full 401(k) in your divorce
Your divorce will certainly bring about a number of changes in your life in Colorado, yet one you may not anticipate (just as many of our past clients here at the Pearman Law Firm, P.C. did not) is the division of your 401(k). The contributions made to a 401(k)...
Your estate plan doesn’t need to be revised, does it?
You have worked hard to develop a comprehensive estate plan consisting of several documents and countless contingencies to ensure your surviving loved ones are properly cared for and your end of life decisions are honored. Unfortunately, you are not finished. An...
3 ways to help protect your financial interests amid divorce
Despite your intentions, your Colorado marriage may end in a divorce, and when it does, you may have concerns about how the split may impact your finances. The steps you take while your divorce is ongoing may have a substantial impact on your financial future. So, it...
Should I fight for sole custody?
The simple answer to this question is “probably not.” It is true that the idea of having sole custody and not needing to create a co-parenting agreement with your ex-spouse may sound very enticing. However, there are multiple reasons why joint custody is so common in...
What effects does parental alienation have?
Divorced Colorado co-parents strive to do right by their children. Unfortunately, divorces can blind you - especially nasty and messy ones. In these cases, a co-parent may end up making harmful mistakes in an attempt to spite their ex-spouse. Such is the case with...