Palmer Family Law Blog
When Does Child Support End?
While many people assume that child support ends when a child is considered a legal adult at 18, child support in Colorado ends when a child reaches the age of 19. This can be especially confusing for many families because parenting orders typically end at the age of 18 when a child is a legal adult. This also can be confusing because many children are attending college prior to turning 19. ...
What’s The Difference? Legal Separation VS. Divorce
You may have heard the phrase “legal separation” thrown about in movies or in every day conversation. Couples often refer to themselves as “separated” prior to a divorce, and some states even require a formal separation before a couple can get a divorce. In Colorado, however, Legal Separation is a legal designation much like divorce.
How Is Child Support Calculated?
A frequent question that parties to a divorce have is how is child support calculated? How much will I pay or how much will I receive? This is an important consideration for parties going through a divorce because it can have a significant impact financially – whether you are paying child support or are receiving it. The goal of child support is to normalize the financial resources available to...
Basic Steps To A Divorce
Starting a divorce can be an overwhelming experience. Not only is it an emotional decision, but it is also a procedural one. Many resources online are complex, multi-stepped, and have way too many forms. Here is a step-by-step tutorial for how to proceed with a divorce: 1. File for divorce at your county’s District Courthouse. 2. Serve the other party via a process server or sheriff’s...
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