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Tom Arnold is sad about child custody issues
In 2017, TV star Tom Arnold's wife told him that she wanted a divorce. He later said that he did not want to battle over child custody issues and wanted to keep life as normal as possible for his children, so he asked his wife if they could keep living in the same...
Kim Kardashian will keep her house in divorce
When a Colorado married couple decides to go their separate ways, they must resolve a number of issues -- especially if they have children -- before they can achieve a settlement. Celebrity couple Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, who have four children together, are...
Estate planning with the future in mind
Creating an estate plan might not be at the top of your to do list. Whether the thought of planning for what happens after your death makes you feel uncomfortable or you feel as though you are in pretty good health, it can be easy to put the task off. However, taking...
William Shatner’s divorce settlement is unique
When a Colorado married couple decides to end their relationship, it undoubtedly prompts a series of legal decisions that must be resolved in order to obtain a settlement. Sometimes, two spouses can swiftly and amicably settle a divorce, while other cases are much...
Contesting a will for being left out of it
A Colorado estate owner who signs a last will and testament may make changes, updates or deletions as desired, provided he or she is of sound mind. There are many cases where a person who believed he or she was named as an heir or beneficiary in another person's will...
Helping children cope is often a priority in divorce
Helping children adapt to major changes in their lives can be challenging. When a set of parents decide to divorce, a series of decisions must be made concerning the children, and these decisions may prompt changes that disrupt a child's daily routine. If parents do...
Estate planning after major life events
Creating an estate plan is an important part of planning for your future. However, it is not the only step. Updating your plan is also key, and overlooking this important estate planning step could even have unintended consequences.Regularly reviewing your will,...
Can divorce cause post-traumatic stress disorder?
As 2020 winds down, many married couples have encountered serious challenges in their relationships. On the threshold of a new year, there are likely many people in Colorado and throughout the country who are considering filing for divorce. Even in cases where both...
My Ex Isn’t Paying Child Support. Can I Make Them?
According to the Federal Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE), states across the U.S. collected about $32 billion on behalf of the 14.7 million children served by child support enforcement programs during the fiscal year of 2018. During a divorce or legal...
Probate vs. Trust Administration
According to a 2020 Estate Planning and Wills study by Caring.com, less than one-third (32%) of Americans have a will, trust, or estate planning document in place. Distributing the assets or settling the final affairs of the decedent involves several processes and...