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There are many legal terms and acronyms related to family law and divorce that can cause confusion to those going through it. One of those acronyms is QDRO. Pronounced 'qua-dro' or 'q-dro', QRDO stands for Qualified Domestic Relations Order. It relates to retirement...
As experienced Wheat Ridge and Jefferson County divorce lawyers, we have handled many different types of divorce cases and while each case has its own unique set of circumstances, we often get asked the same question: Is it ok to date before the divorce is final?...
While the general proceedings for divorce in Wheat Ridge, Arvada, and Littleton are the same for military couples, there are some additional issues that military personnel will have to consider. Some of those issues relate to child custody during deployment,...
There are many different types of divorce in Wheat Ridge, Jefferson County, and across Colorado based on different factors that are present or not present in a couple's situation. Let's take a closer look at each type, so you have a little better understanding of what...
While Wheat Ridge and Jefferson County prenuptial and postnuptial agreements often have a bad reputation, they can be very helpful in protecting you, your children, and your assets. Important Facts About Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements in Jefferson County A...
If you are preparing for or in the midst of a Wheat Ridge divorce or separation, the upcoming holidays may be a difficult time of the year. While often the Christmas season means traditions and spending time with family, preparing for this season without your spouse...
While many in Wheat Ridge and Jefferson County refer to payments one spouse must pay to another after divorce as alimony, in Colorado is it referred to as spousal maintenance. Alimony and spousal maintenance payments are one of the biggest pieces in a divorce case,...
If there are contested issues in your Wheat Ridge divorce or child custody case, then your case will be set for hearing in front of a Jefferson County Court family law judge. Often, our clients have never been to any official court proceedings where they will need to...
During a Wheat Ridge or Arvada divorce, child custody case, or a request to modify a previous custody or child support order, mediation is usually ordered by the Jefferson County Court. Judges order the parties to attend a mediation before the they enter any orders,...
When a marriage is ending in Wheat Ridge and a couple is preparing for a divorce, splitting up assets can be a difficult process. The first step is to determine if the Jefferson County property in question is actually marital property or not. In considering the home...