Littleton Divorce Law Blog

Divorce can be a challenging process and like other divorcees, may feel that hiring an attorney to help you would complicate the process. You may be more concerned about keeping the costs of your divorce down or not wanting to take the time to meet with various attorneys to find the right fit.

While this thought process is often well-intended, this is the part where many people go wrong. There are several reasons many people choose to hire a lawyer. Some benefits of hiring an attorney for your divorce include:

This month's article is designed to highlight common divorce "myths." So often in our practice a client will mention at least one of these misperceptions. Accordingly, we wanted to debunk the ten most common misunderstandings in family law to empower our readers.

It’s become commonplace for couples to partner rather than marry. Some view the institution of marriage as antiquated or oppose the religious nature associated with marriage. For others, an engagement ring is enough and they never get around to planning or paying for the wedding.

For couples in Colorado, it is important to understand the rules of common-law marriage. The state is one of 12 that recognize it. If you view your status as partners (not spouses) you may be in for a surprise at the end of your relationship.

While social security isn’t capturing mainstream headlines, it’s a critical discussion topic among young millennials and baby boomers. But how does social security link these two different generations?

Both generations expressed concerns surrounding social security benefits during retirement. Are the benefits going to be cut or depleted entirely by the time most citizens hit retirement? It’s a very likely possibility, according to U.S. News.