Over the years, rates of divorce of all forms and in all age groups have generally risen. Experts speculate on many different potential reasons for this. Among these groups are grey divorcees, which includes couples who are over 50 years of age. Grey divorce is an...
Should I settle my divorce or go to trial?
There are multiple considerations for you if you are going through a divorce in Colorado. One of the most important is if you will settle your divorce out of court or take it to trial. There is no one good answer for this dilemma, and what is best for you depends on...
How can you talk to your children about divorce?
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...
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...
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...
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)...
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...
Long-distance relationships and divorce
Couples split up for many reasons and if you are married to someone who is living in another state or even a different country, you have additional factors to take into consideration if you are thinking about getting a divorce. Long-term relationships are often very...
Does Relationship Counseling Work?
You and your spouse have been constantly bickering and arguing and you fear your marriage may be going downhill fast. You’ve always heard about relationship counseling from friends and on TV shows, but how effective is it? Does it work? Could it save your marriage?...
When to take your divorce to trial
Divorce is a difficult process, so it is no surprise that most people want to get it over with as quickly as possible. Generally speaking, divorce settlements take much less time as compared to trial divorces. In the majority of cases, it is advantageous to try to...