How to Revive a Judgment
In many cases, a divorce can end with you receiving a judgment against your ex-spouse for spousal maintenance (alimony). However, your judgment has an expiration date. County court judgments expire and are unenforceable six years from the date of the judgment, while...
What You Should Know About Discharging Domestic Debts in Bankruptcy
When you file a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, many of your debts will be discharged, meaning you will no longer be liable to pay them. However, certain types of domestic debts are non-dischargeable, so filing for bankruptcy will not get rid of your liability to...
Should You File a Paternity Action or an Allocation of Parental Responsibilities Case?
While you can combine the actions in certain situations, it is common that a parent will have to decide whether to file a paternity action under CRS 10-4-105 or an allocation of parental responsibilities (APR) proceeding under CRS 14-10-107. Here are some things to...
Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I’m Yours: Legal Documents For Your Loved Ones
By: Beth Andersen It’s February and love is in the air. When it comes to matters of the heart, lawyering up may not be quite as romantic as diamonds, roses and chocolates. That said, several legal documents can be instrumental in forming, sustaining and protecting...
Zoom OG Ric Morgan and Beth Andersen Celebrate 9 years of Pro Se Zoom Video Clinics
When Beth Andersen reached out to follow attorney Ric Morgan in 2012 to team up on free client video clinics, he insisted on using Zoom video software. Jefferson court staff introduced the pair who had followed a parallel trajectory of seeking support to consult with...
Why Estate Planning is Critical for Unmarried Couples
Oftentimes, people don't think about estate planning until they're married. But the reality is that estate planning is just as important — and in some instances more important — when you are in a relationship but not married and especially if you are not planning to...
Colorado Updates Common-Law Marriage in 2021
By Julie Nichols, contract attorney Colorado is one of a small minority of states that recognizes both formal (marriage license) and informal (common-law marriage) paths to marriage. Through a trio of Colorado Supreme Court decisions on Jan. 11, 2021, it became the...
How to Ask for a Divorce
Divorce is never easy. But once you have decided it is for the best, there are steps you can take as you prepare to ask your spouse for a divorce that can make the transition into this next phase of life less difficult for you both. Here are 8 tips for how to ask for...
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