Before dividing property, the court must first determine what property is the separate property of one of the parties and what property is marital. There is a presumption under Colorado law that all property acquired during the marriage is marital…
A “separation” simply means you and your spouse are no longer living together. There is no requirement that you file anything with the court in order to separate, and there is no need for you to be separated before filing…
Colorado law provides for spousal maintenance in dissolution cases. This was previously called alimony or spousal support. When considering whether an individual qualifies for maintenance, the court will look to three criteria: First, whether the party requesting maintenance is able…
Arbitration is a process by which the contested issues of a divorce are decided by a third-party arbitrator. The arbitrator is usually not a judge and is selected either by agreement of the parties or in some cases, appointed by…
By Staff Attorney The Gasper Law Group, PLLC The Survivors Benefit Plan (SBP) provides eligible beneficiaries with a benefit called an “annuity.” An annuity is a monthly payment distributed over the beneficiary’s lifetime. The amount of the payment is at…
By Staff Attorney The Gasper Law Group, PLLC You’ve no doubt heard that 50% of all marriages end in divorce. That statistic in and of itself is discouraging. However, it is true or just a myth? Is this divorce in…
By Staff Attorney The Gasper Law Group, PLLC When you litigate a divorce in Colorado, you file your lawsuit in family court. Let’s explore and define some of the most commonly used legal jargon related to civil litigation. Below, we…
By Natalie R. Mitchell Attorney at Law The Gasper Law Group, PLLC According to the Colorado Attorney General’s Website, the common-law elements of a valid marriage are that the couple is free to contract a valid ceremonial marriage, i.e., neither…
