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Colorado Marital Agreement Must be in Writing
The Colorado Court of Appeals just held that a marital agreement (prenup or postnup) must be in writing to be legally binding; a verbal agreement is not valid.
Another State Abolishes Common Law Marriage
Now that South Carolina has abolished common law marriage, Colorado is one of a small fraction of states still recognizing it.
Imputed Rental Income & Colorado Divorce
Rent is income for purposes of support, but the Court of Appeals held that a judge cannot impute rental income for a rent-free roommate in a primary residence.
Citing Unpublished Cases in a Colorado Court
Unpublished cases (“not selected for publication”) from the court of appeals are not binding on Colorado trial courts, but may be cited as persuasive.
Sharing Child Medical Expenses in a Colorado Divorce
The state Court of Appeals issued a decision clarifying how the first $250/child/year of unreimbursed medical expenses are divided between parents.
Welcome to Family Law Attorney Tahli Ann Delgado
Graham.Law is pleased to announce that Tahli Ann Delgado has joined our firm as a family law attorney.
Military Benefits for Divorced Spouses – a Checklist
Divorcing a military member does not always mean divorcing the military. Here is a checklist of military benefits for divorced spouses.
Child Support & Alimony: 2019 Family Law Day Presentation
For the 3rd consecutive year, managing partner Carl O. Graham presented on child support and maintenance at the 4th Judicial District Law Day.
Post 911 GI Bill & Divorce – Big Benefit, Not Property
The Post 911 GI Bill and divorce issues are straightforward - though a valuable benefit to the military member, it is not divisible property in a divorce.
Frozen Embryos in a Colorado Divorce – Again
At divorce, a spouse’s desire to donate frozen embryos is less important than the other spouse’s desire to avoid procreation.
Post-9/11 GI Bill BAH Counts as Income in Colorado Divorce
A new Colorado case holds that the Post-9/11 GI Bill BAH counts as income in a divorce, but not the tuition reimbursement or other benefits.
2019 Colorado Child Support Guidelines & Statute Changes
Explains 2019 legislative changes to Colorado's Child Support Guidelines statute, including imputed income for non-working parents, and to low-income parents.
Contempt of Court in Colorado Family Law
Contempt of Court is the most common remedy to enforce orders against a party who is violating them.
Harvey Specter as Divorce Attorney: Shark or Bloodbath?
Harvey Specter is a great corporate attorney who knows nothing about family law. Should he have represented Louis Litt’s sister in her divorce?
When Does Child Support End in Colorado? Emancipation Age 19
Most of the time, the emancipation age for child support in Colorado is 19, but it is possible for support to end earlier, or later.
Marry Your Cousin? Marriage within the Family in Colorado
All states, including Colorado, prohibit some incestuous marriages, and they are subject to annulment. However, Colorado allows first cousins to marry.
Psychological Parent Duty to Pay Child Support in Colorado
The Colorado Court of Appeals just ruled for the first time that a psychological parent can be ordered to pay child support to a biological parent.
Military Spouse Retirement Benefits: The Frozen Benefit Rule
With the Frozen Benefit Rule, the federal government has preempted Colorado's “coverture” formula for military spouse retirement benefits.
Lottery and Divorce: Winning Affects Support and Alimony
Lottery and divorce issues are rare. But lottery or other gambling winnings after divorce could affect child support and alimony.
Cohabitation vs Marriage – Roommate or Common Law Partner?
Cohabitation vs marriage. A person can live together in a romantic relationship without becoming a common law partner or spouse in a marriage.
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