Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements

Many people express apprehension when they hear that an engaged couple will be signing a “prenup,” or what’s legally known in Colorado as a "Marital Agreement". After all, if the couple is planning to get married, many people ask why should they be thinking about a divorce? However, there are a number of sound reasons why couples might consider having a prenuptial agreement drafted prior to their marriage:

The most obvious reason is that a prenuptial agreement allows each party to maintain as separate property the assets they have prior to getting married.

Secondly, in the unfortunate event the couple were to get divorced, a validly drafted prenuptial agreement acts as a “script” for the divorce, minimizing conflict and uncertainty about how the case will be resolved.

Third, even if the parties don’t have a significant amount of assets, prenuptial agreements can be used to explicitly define what debts they are responsible for, such as credit card debt or student loans of the other party.

And last, the process of creating a prenuptial agreement forces both parties to carefully assess their relationship with the other person. It allows both parties to reasonably plan for a worst-case scenario at a time when they are not emotionally and financially vulnerable, as parties often are during divorce proceedings.

Prenuptial agreements can be highly detailed, or they can be limited to cover specific issues. Furthermore, postnuptial agreements can be drafted after the couple gets married. Many married couples will draft a postnuptial agreement if their marriage becomes troubled because they want more time while they decide what to do.


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Learn about Alimony in Denver & Colorado

"Maintenance" is the term used by Colorado courts to describe what other states call alimony or spousal support. There are two types of maintenance – temporary and permanent. Temporary maintenance is support paid to a party while your divorce is pending. Permanent Colorado alimony or maintenance is support paid after your divorce is final. Whether you are seeking financial support from your spouse, or need assistance in determining a fair amount to pay to your spouse, you’ll find that having a law firm of attorneys specializing in family law works to your advantage in knowing the current trends in maintenance awards. Please note that there are many factors that are considered when the courts rule on maintenance.

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Modifications to the Parenting Plan

The Harris Law Firm focuses exclusively on domestic matters, and Colorado family law is our only practice area. When you consult with one of our attorneys about modifying the allocation of parental rights and/or child support issues, the expert legal advice that you receive will help you understand your rights and options according to Colorado law. When you retain The Harris Law Firm, the many years of combined experience provided by our team of 13 family law attorneys and a staff of more than 20 legal professionals will ensure that the resolution of your case is handled in the most organized, timely, cost efficient and effective manner possible.

• When we schedule a consultation for you, we choose the family law attorney at The Harris Law Firm who is best suited to represent you and handle your case.

• Your children are a priority and your legal team at The Harris Law Firm will work with you to limit conflict and protect your children.

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Colorado Child Custody

The Harris Law Firm focuses exclusively on domestic matters, and
Colorado family law is our only practice area. When you consult with one of our attorneys about the allocation of parental rights (APR) and/or child support issues, the expert legal advice that you receive will help you understand your rights and options according to Colorado law. When you retain The Harris Law Firm, the many years of combined experience provided by our team of 13 family law attorneys and a staff of more than 20 legal professionals will ensure that the resolution of your case is handled in the most organized, timely, cost efficient and effective manner possible.

• When we schedule a consultation for you, we choose the family law attorney at The Harris Law Firm who is best suited to represent you and handle your case.
• Your children are a priority and your legal team at The Harris Law Firm will work with you to limit conflict and protect your children.

Colorado Divorce

The dissolution of marriage is an extremely stressful process, especially when you are unable to reach an agreement and have to appear in court. When you are going through a divorce, we understand the difficulties you are experiencing, and will consider alternatives to settle the case that will reduce costs and result in a fair settlement to you. Coming to an agreement with your spouse will not only reduce legal expenditures, but will also allow you to take an active role in finalizing your case, and eliminates the risk of going to trial and the uncertainty of a judge's orders.

If you are unable to reach an agreement with your spouse and litigation is the only option, having an experienced attorney who will prepare you for your hearing and help you focus on the most important points is vital to the success of your case.

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