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Modifying Parenting Time & Alimony
Mar 27, 2024
Modifications to divorce decrees may be difficult, and having an experienced attorney on your side is almost a necessity.
...Collecting Overdue Alimony From Your Ex-Spouse in Texas
Mar 18, 2024
Some individuals need financial help following a divorce. Courts may order one party to pay the other spousal maintenance, or a divorci...
Obtaining Temporary Orders for Your Texas Divorce
Feb 23, 2024
Family law cases take time to sort out. This goes especially for ending a marriage. The average Texas divorce takes six months to a yea...
Dating While You’re Separated
Aug 14, 2023
For some people getting divorced, the idea of finding someone new is the furthest thing from their minds. For others, divorce is actual...
Your Roadmap through the Family Law Appeals Process
Jul 31, 2023
Is there a feeling more nerve-wracking than the one you get waiting for a family court judge to issue a decision? After all, these ruli...
Three Ways to Decrease Your Alimony Payments
Jul 10, 2023
One of your priorities as a parent is supporting your children, both financially and emotionally. However, your financial circumstances...
Survive Divorce: A How-To Guide
Jun 20, 2023
At Robinson & Henry, we understand that divorce is one of the most stressful events you’ll experience in your lifetime. Our k...
10 Signs Your Spouse is Hiding Assets (Colorado)
Jun 19, 2023
Download the 10 Signs Your Spouse is Hiding Assets guide. You probably trusted the person you married. But divorce can twist spouses i...
FAQ: What Should I Know About Getting Divorced in Colorado?
June 7, 2023
Divorce brings a tidal wave of emotions, among them uncertainty. Who will keep the house? Where will my children live? Will I have to p...
How Long Does Alimony Last In Colorado?
May 4, 2023
Alimony, often called spousal maintenance or spousal support in Colorado, refers to periodic payments made by a higher-earning spouse t...
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about Colorado Alimony
Apr 26, 2023
In Colorado, spousal maintenance, also known as “alimony,” is often awarded to one spouse after divorce. Most people know t...
How To Avoid Alimony in Colorado
Apr 20, 2023
Let’s be honest, few people who are getting a divorce want to financially support their ex-spouse in the future. In Colorado, though, m...
How to Calculate Alimony In Colorado
Apr 19, 2023
Spousal maintenance, commonly referred to as alimony or spousal support, is meant to get the lower-earning spouse back on their feet af...
If I Lose My Job, Do I Still Have To Pay Alimony In Colorado?
Apr 17, 2023
The sudden loss of employment can catch anyone off guard. You may lose certainty over what you can afford until you find a new job — an...
Learn the Frequently Used Terms in Your Colorado Family Law Case
Apr 6, 2023
You’re probably familiar with terms such as “child custody” and “alimony.” However, you may not hear thos...
Is Alimony Taxable In Colorado: Legal Insights
Apr 5, 2023
Until 2018, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) allowed paying spouses to deduct spousal support payments and required the receiving spo...
Why Do You Need A Divorce Lawyer: Knowing The Benefits
Mar 9, 2023
Divorce is a painful process. There’s no denying that. It’s perfectly acceptable to want to get it over with as quickly as possible. Ho...
FAQ: What types of income are included in alimony payments in a Texas divorce?
Feb 10, 2023
Calculating spousal maintenance can get tricky in Texas divorce cases. This article answers some common questions about this issue and ...
Uncovering the Truth in a Texas Divorce: How a Private Investigator Can Help
Jan 29, 2023
Unfortunately, divorce can bring out the worst in people. Your spouse may waste marital assets, lie about having an affair, or try to c...
Why Do Men Have to Pay Alimony?
Jan 26, 2023
The late American actor John Barrymore observed a century ago that “You never realize how short a month is until you pay alimony.” Barr...
FAQ: Texas Alimony
Jan 25, 2023
It has been called “the ransom that the happy pay to the devil.” Then again, when it comes to alimony, you rarely find anyone who is ha...
FAQ: Men’s Rights During a Colorado Divorce
Jan 23, 2023
For many years, family law was not particularly friendly to men. Courts often relied on antiquated gender roles to make decisions about...
Is it Possible to Avoid Paying Alimony in Texas?
Jan 10, 2023
This is a common scenario: spouses decide to end their marriage, and they don’t want to drag it out; but one of them is concerned havin...
How Does Domestic Violence Affect Spousal Maintenance?
Jan 9, 2023
A lack of financial resources can keep people stuck in an abusive marriage. Your spouse may limit your access to money, earn a higher i...
Can I modify an alimony order after divorce in Texas?
Dec 22, 2022
Modifications to alimony, legally known as spousal support in Texas, can be difficult to receive. We provide answers to some of the mos...
Men’s Rights During Divorce
Sep 13, 2022
For many years, family law was not particularly friendly to men. Courts often relied on antiquated gender roles to make decisions about...
Divorcing Your Disabled Spouse: What to Consider
Sep 6, 2022
Divorce is never easy. If you are contemplating leaving a spouse who has a disability, matters become further complicated. Your spouse ...
Avoid a Texas Alimony Disaster
Aug 15, 2022
Often in a marriage, one spouse will earn a higher income than the other. The other spouse may work part-time, handle household duties,...
Lifelong Alimony in Colorado
May 3, 2022
Alimony, also referred to as spousal support or spousal maintenance, is a legal obligation one spouse has to provide financial support ...
High Asset Divorce: Protect Your Interests
Mar 4, 2022
Divorcing couples with substantial assets have additional considerations when it comes to spousal maintenance and property division. If...
Retirement Benefits Can Count as Income for Alimony Determinations
Mar 4, 2022
Divorcing Coloradans may be surprised to learn that some retirement benefits can count as income for alimony determination. in Colorado...
What Counts as Income for Alimony
Feb 17, 2022
Colorado courts consider a number of factors when awarding alimony including how much each spouse makes. Determining your income can be...
How Preexisting Child Support Affects New Alimony
Jan 21, 2022
Parents getting divorced who already have preexisting child support obligations may wonder how they’ll meet all of their financial resp...
Appeal a Family Court Order
Jan 11, 2022
The outcome of your custody or divorce case can have major implications on your life for years to come. If you believe the judge made a...
Do I Need a Lawyer for My Divorce?
Oct 12, 2021
You do not need a lawyer to get a divorce in Colorado, but you risk a bad settlement if you do it by yourself. For some people, a D-I-Y...
Will You Lose Your Retirement in Your Divorce?
Mar 25, 2021
A common question our family law attorneys receive from individuals considering or in the midst of divorce is: will I lose my retiremen...
Learn About Your Alimony and Maintenance Rights
Aug 16, 2018
If you’re like many people in the midst of divorce, your heart sinks every time you think about the issue of alimony. You may feel disc...