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Living Together When Divorcing in Colorado

Many divorcing couples in Colorado may choose to live in the same household during the divorce process. Whether for co-parenting, asset division, or saving money, each couple has their own reasons for living together when divorcing. If you and your spouse need to remain in the same Colorado home and you would like legal advice about the situation, call our team at Jones Law Firm, PC, at 303-799-8155 for a consultation. Why Would a Divorcing …

What Unique Challenges Do LGBTQIA+ Couples Face During Divorce?

LGBTQIA+ couples who are divorcing face added challenges that are not an issue for most heterosexual couples. It is essential to ensure that your divorce attorney understands how to address these issues to protect your interests now and in the future.  Property Division Can Be Unusually Complex  The process of dividing up the property between two people who have lived together is never easy, but it is particularly challenging for couples in the LGBTQIA+ community. …

Facing a Gray Divorce? Here’s How We Can Help

The fastest-growing demographic in a divorce involves couples over 50, often referred to as “gray divorce.” Because these couples contend with different issues than couples divorcing at a younger age, dedicated family lawyers, financial advisors, and other professionals work to ensure that clients in a gray divorce situation address the unique challenges and emerge ready to face their future with confidence. Why is Gray Divorce Different? Gray divorce involves a couple separating at an older …

What Does a Parenting Plan Look Like in Colorado?

Designing and implementing a parenting and visitation schedule is understandably a touchy subject. The parenting plan can be emotional because it may limit the time a parent spends with a child. The ability to visit and spend time with children is of the utmost importance to parents. An idea of typical parenting time schedules in Colorado can help you create one of your own. What is Parenting Time? Parenting time describes the visitation periods a …

Filing Taxes During and After Divorce in Colorado

Divorce is a stressful and confusing time that brings many changes into your life. One of those changes involves filing taxes. The options available to you during your divorce are slightly different from those available after your divorce, and it is necessary to make the distinction. A marriage is a financial contract with monetary implications. A divorce seeks to dissolve that financial contract and comes with changes. There is information to keep in mind during …

April D. Jones featured in Colorado Biz Magazine

April D. Jones was recently featured in the Colorado Biz Magazine, where she stresses the importance of hiring the right people, providing training, and empowering the team to do their jobs. Companies should value their team members by nurturing a work-life balance. She states, “Your business is only as strong as the team operating it, and the only way your business can find the success that you hope is if you take the time to …

April D. Jones Named Top Family Law/Divorce Lawyer by 5280 Magazine

Jones Law Firm, PC is pleased to announce that Founder & CEO, April D. Jones, has been selected to the 2022 Top Lawyer list by 5280 Magazine as a Family Law/Divorce Attorney.  This is the eighth annual list of top-rated attorneys released by 5280 Magazine. The list is compiled via a list of invited attorneys in the seven-county metro area who vote for the peers they respect most in 50 legal specialties. Based on these …

Checklist for Divorce in Colorado

Are you contemplating divorce or are you already in the middle of divorce proceedings? Not only were the holidays a challenge, but now you’re facing a year of uncertainty. Since January is national “Get Organized” Month, we have put together this “checklist” for divorce in Colorado. List the Issues You Will Need to Resolve During a divorce, couples generally need to consider the following: How to divide assets Whether one spouse will pay support, and …

10 Tips to Prepare for a Divorce in Colorado

A divorce is a major decision that affects the entire family. Once the decision is made, the right preparations can save heartache, time, energy, and money. It is an emotional time with an uncertain outcome, but you can take several steps to help get ready for divorce in Colorado. 1) Seek Advice: You should not isolate yourself during a divorce. Instead, seek advice from someone with experience. A family lawyer can help navigate the process …

Legal Separation vs. Divorce

While some people may use the two terms interchangeably, legal separation and divorce are two very different things under the law. If you and your spouse wish to go your separate ways, understanding the differences between divorce and separation can simplify the complex legal process and help you choose the right option for your needs. What Is a Legal Separation? Legal separation is where spouses live separately and have their own assets but remain legally …


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