Under Colorado state regulations, child support orders typically continue until the child turns 19. This is the legal age of emancipation in the state.
There are, however, a number of exceptions to this rule that could shorten or extend the time a parent needs to pay support for their child.
Many Colorado residents facing the prospect of a divorce wonder what will happen to their retirement.
The end of your marriage will certainly trigger significant changes in most areas of your life, but that does not mean that you have to give up on your dreams for your golden years.
At one time, your relationship was strong enough that you decided to start a business together. Perhaps you were both tired of working for someone else and decided to take the plunge.
Then, as time went on, your marriage began to flounder.
Going through a divorce, even an amicable one, can be excruciating.
But as physically and psychologically draining as dissolving your marriage can be on the adults involved, divorce can be even harder on your children.
Getting married can be one of the many highlights of your life, especially if you are marrying your business partner.
While you may want to only focus on the bright and positive aspects of your choice to wed, other less exciting legal details may also need to be addressed.
Co-parenting after a divorce is difficult enough. Your relationship with your ex-spouse evolves, requiring each of you to work with the other and adapt to your new roles. Communicating and creating consistency for your children is challenging even when a marriage is intact.
Mediation: Simplifying and taking the stress out of your divorce
Laura E. Shapiro -
The end of a marriage is a stressful time for Colorado couples, and for this reason, many work to find ways to make the legal process simpler and easier. One of the ways that a couple can take some of the stress and complication out of this difficult process is by learning more about mediation.
Mediation is often required by Colorado courts, so it's a good idea to ask your attorney to educate you on the process.
If it sometimes seems to you like everyone is on social media, it may be because nearly everyone is.
As of 2017, 89% of U.S. internet users were on Facebook. Thirty-two percent were on Facebook's next biggest competitor, Instagram.
And from checking in at our favorite restaurants to status updates and posting pictures, people spend a lot of time on their accounts -76% of Facebook users login at least once per day.
But if you're considering or going through a divorce, now is a good time to take a step back from the screen.
When most people think about divorce, they envision a drawn-out courtroom drama that results in hurt feelings and huge fees.
But before the judge strikes his or her gavel, the State of Colorado requires couples attempt mediation, a process where a neutral third party helps you and your spouse settle the outstanding issues surrounding your divorce.
For some couples, mediation can be less painful, less time consuming and less expensive alternative to litigation. Here are five reasons mediation might be the right path for you and your spouse.
Going from a two-parent household to a one parent household can be a real challenge, especially financially.
Children's needs still have to be met, so Colorado requires the payment of child support.