Family Law Blog

Legal Separation Versus Divorce in Colorado In Colorado, legal separation and divorce are two separate legal processes that allow couples to change the legal structure of their marriage. Each option has advantages and disadvantages, and we recommend that each party understand those aspects before deciding how to proceed. Whether you're facing irreconcilable differences, financial issues, [...]

10 Facts About Prenups in Colorado   Many couples choose to invest in a prenuptial agreement, which is legally known as a premarital agreement in the state of Colorado. However, before you prepare or sign a premarital agreement, it's essential to understand the legal requirements and limitations. While DIY forms exist online, we recommend working [...]

Can You Get a Divorce Without an Attorney? Divorce can be a complex and emotional process that often includes financial stress. People sometimes ask us if it's possible to go through a dissolution of marriage without an attorney. While the answer is yes, we do not recommend managing legal issues without the advice and support [...]

What It Means to Be a No-Fault State for Divorce Are you wondering what it means to be in a “no-fault” state for divorce? This is an increasingly popular concept in the United States, and it has been changing the way people view the dissolution of marriage process. Divorce can be a complex and emotional [...]

Things To Do Before Asking for a Divorce Regardless of the circumstances, divorce includes essential decisions for your family and financial future. Before you take legal action to initiate the dissolution of marriage in Colorado, take steps to prepare yourself legally, emotionally, and financially. At , a Denver-based family Law firm specializing in Divorce, [...]

The Effects of Divorce on Children Divorce impacts children. When parents decide to dissolve their marriage and live in separate homes, the family experiences a disruption and change that affects the children in the short and long term. Yet, staying in an unhealthy or high-conflict marriage can also negatively impact children. While research shows that [...]

Common Tax Issues in Divorce The below discussion highlights some of the most common tax issues in divorce. CAVEAT: Philip Goldberg PC does not provide tax or accounting advice. This material has been prepared for informational purposes only and may not be updated to reflect current tax law, rules, or regulations. This material is not [...]

What Happens to the House in a Divorce? Dealing with issues related to the family home is often a major consideration in a divorce. Below is a discussion of some of the issues divorcing spouses may have to deal with when faced with the question “What happens to the house?”.  Allocating the equity in [...]