Category Archives: Spousal Maintenance/Alimony

How Alimony Works in Colorado, Part Two

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Kirk Garner

In Part I of my series about alimony in Colorado (which you can read here), I discussed how alimony (officially called “maintenance”) is awarded as part of temporary orders while a divorce is pending.  Specifically, that post dealt with the … Continue reading →

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How Alimony Works in Colorado, Part 1.

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Kirk Garner

Alimony is a payment of money from one spouse to another for the purpose of financial support or equalization of incomes. In Colorado, alimony is technically called “spousal maintenance.” There are two kinds of spousal maintenance: temporary and permanent. Temporary … Continue reading →

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Divorce in the News: Stay-at-Home Parents Are At Financial Risk During Divorce

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Kirk Garner

A very interesting article in the Huffington Post this morning, written by divorce lawyer Beverly Willett, entitled, “Are Stay-At-Home Parents At Financial Risk During Divorce?“  Willett writes, In practical terms, if the breadwinner leaves, the first risk faced is lack … Continue reading →

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