Spousal Support

Many people have a mistaken notion about the purpose of spousal support. Centuries of bias have contributed to the impressions that spousal support is a “punishment” for the husband, or that the wife is inherently incapable of supporting herself in the eyes of the law. The purpose of Spousal support is not about blame or

Financial insecurity is a major problem for many divorced women, particularly those who haven’t worked outside of the home in many years. For this reason, it’s not uncommon to see these women paying close attention to Colorado’s latest legislation about spousal maintenance. In some cases, Colorado’s new spousal maintenance laws will work in your favor

Over the past several decades, divorce laws have changed quite a bit in Colorado and practically every other state. Not long ago, before no-fault divorce, it was quite common for a man to pay his ex-wife alimony indefinitely, especially if the judge had determined the divorce was his fault. Similarly, if it could be proven

Are you trying to figure out if you are eligible for spousal support in a Colorado divorce? A lot of people are so focused on their property settlement agreement, custody and child support that they don’t even consider spousal maintenance or alimony when their marriage dissolves, but there are many instances where this type of

Provides an overview of termination of spousal support in Colorado – the circumstances in which it occurs as well as the process. Termination of Spousal Support Spousal maintenance or “alimony” has always been a contentious part of divorce. There is a widespread perception that spousal maintenance is a form of “punishment” for divorce, and while

Facing a divorce is one of the most traumatic ordeals one can deal with; but if you are facing a grim financial future as well, then you may be wondering how you will support yourself. Unfortunately, even if you have a good job, you may need to adapt your lifestyle and spending habits to a

Before jumping into a courtroom hearing about spousal support in Colorado, be sure you know whether the laws are working in your favor. Like child support, spousal maintenance laws in Colorado are based upon standard formulas, percentages and calculations which are not designed to address every unique situation. Mediation, on the other hand, does not

Even though divorce is final, there are some adjustments that can be made to the court orders that go along with it. One of these is spousal support, or alimony. If you are looking to make a change in your alimony or spousal support, certain circumstances must be met, and it is important to know

When clients walk into their first consultation with a Colorado Springs divorce lawyer, they usually learn a lot about the divorce process and the laws about Colorado, but many people leave without asking about spousal support. Interestingly, when both parties in a divorce are working full-time, it is just assumed that neither will qualify for

As any family attorney will tell you, alimony is not something one should expect from a divorce, but it is wise to learn as much about it as possible before entering a Colorado family courtroom. If you are unsure about whether your situation qualifies you for alimony or spousal support, it makes sense to work