Initiating a divorce can be a complex process, and one of the first steps is legally notifying your spouse that the divorce proceedings have begun. This legal notification is known as "service of process." Properly serving the other party ensures they are made aware of the divorce and have an opportunity to respond. Here’s a detailed guide on how to serve the other party in a divorce case, covering common methods and best practices.
Read MoreColorado is a no-fault divorce state. This means that either spouse can file for divorce without having to prove wrongdoing or fault, such as adultery or abandonment. The only legally recognized grounds for divorce in Colorado is that the marriage is “irretrievably broken.” This essentially means that there’s no hope of reconciliation, and at least one party believes the marriage cannot be salvaged.
Read MoreFor many people, a divorce is their first encounter with the legal system. As a result, many of the terms used by attorneys and judges are unfamiliar. Below is a glossary of terms you will hear often during the course of your family law matter.
Read MoreJust because you have a Court order for child support doesn’t mean that the money will automatically hit your bank account. If you have a child support order, but aren’t getting paid, here are some options.
Read MoreMediation is a way to solve disagreements by talking about them. It involves the use of a third party to help the couple find possible solutions.
Read MoreFor many people, the process for a dissolution of marriage (Colorado’s term for a divorce) is unfamiliar. This guide is intended to give an overview of the steps to getting a dissolution in Colorado. Because each case is different, your divorce may involve all of these steps or only some of them.
Read MoreThe purpose of this series is to give you an overview of the divorce process in Colorado. This post discusses the Permanent Orders Hearing and getting a Decree of Dissolution.
Read MoreThe purpose of this series is to give you an overview of the divorce process in Colorado. In this post, we discuss the mediation process.
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