Family Law Blog
10 Facts About Prenups in Colorado
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?
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
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 [...]
What Visitation Rights Do Grandparents Have In Colorado?
What Visitation Rights Do Grandparents Have In Colorado? In Colorado, grandparents have limited visitation rights. Whether you are a grandparent seeking visitation rights or a parent concerned about the rights of a former partner's parents, understanding the rules and guidelines can help you make important decisions. Can A Grandparents Seek Visitation Through the Courts? Yes. [...]
Things To Do Before Asking for a Divorce
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 , we work with clients throughout the divorce process [...]
The Effects of Divorce on Children
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
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
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 [...]
Planning for Your Divorce: Pre-filing Do’s and Dont’s
Planning for Your Divorce: Pre-filing Do’s and Don’ts If you intend to file for divorce or you suspect your spouse will file for divorce, you should take steps now to protect your relationship with your kids, protect your financial security, prevent your spouse from engaging in improper conduct, and position yourself favorably for the divorce. [...]
Grandparents Visitation
Grandparents Visitation A grandparent’s loving relationship with his or her grandchild can often result in lifelong positive benefits for both the grandparent and the grandchild. However, Colorado law has strict requirements concerning a grandparent’s right to visitation. A grandparent may only obtain visitation rights in specific circumstances, and must strictly adhere to the procedural requirements [...]