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When a couple marries, they essentially form a supportive new community of two, and then add to that community as they build a family. When a marriage ends, regardless of the reason, each spouse agrees to leave behind the tight-knit community they’d formed and face a new reality. While some divorcing spouses might relish the…

You may wish to change your name after a family law proceeding, such as a divorce or legal separation from your spouse. Reverting back to your maiden name, for example, might be the right fit as you start your new life. Whether or not you should change your child’s last name, however, depends on the…

Statistically, more divorces are filed during certain times of year than others. One of these high-volume divorce seasons is spring. Traditionally, the holidays and the months directly after are a peak time for divorce filings in the United States. If you feel that your relationship has come to an end, consider if this spring is…

Even in the most amicable of divorces, difficulties in communication may arise during the process, requiring legal representation. It’s always best for both parties in a divorce to retain their own attorneys. In contentious divorces, when parties cannot come to mutually acceptable agreements on issues of who retains the family home, division of assets, child…

The divorce process is distressing, and most divorcing spouses want it over as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, it’s a multi-step process that isn’t official until each step is complete and a judge signs off on the official divorce decree. In Colorado, the process typically takes 6 to 12 months, but there may be delays depending…