HOW THE TAX CUTS AND JOBS ACT AFFECTS WHEN OR IF TO FILE FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
For any dissolution of marriage (“divorce”) action finalized prior to December 31, 2018, spousal maintenance (also known as “alimony,” but that term is not used in Colorado), can be tax-deductible to the payor and taxable to the receiver. “Can” is…
A DIVORCE AVOIDANCE GAME PLAN
I have been practicing law for almost 50 years. In that time I have seen our Country go through many changes. I believe in very important ways our country has suffered declines. The divorce rate and break up of families…
3 QUESTIONS BEFORE YOU TIE THE KNOT
If you cannot answer “yes” to these 3 questions, you may want to reconsider marrying the person you’re dating. Question #1: Do I respect this person enough that I want to be more like him/her? Respect is crucial in any…
IN CUSTODY & SEPARATION AGREEMENTS DETAILS MATTER
“Our parenting plan states that I get our children on the Fourth of July but we have no pick-up time. My ex won’t let me get the kids until he says I can. What can I do?” “My ex has…
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DIVORCE HELP
When one person is wanting a divorce or is pulling away, and the other one doesn’t want it, there is a clash of wills. There is tension. There is stress. We cannot get to the good feelings of your wife,…