Property and debt division
Colorado divides marital property and debt equitably, which means fairly, not always equally. The work is in identifying what is marital, what it is worth, and what is being left out.
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Marital and separate property
Property acquired during the marriage is generally marital. Property owned before the marriage, or received by gift or inheritance, can be separate, but any increase in its value during the marriage may be divided. Tracing those increases is detailed work.
Complex assets
Businesses, rental property, pensions and 401(k)s, stock options and restricted stock, and cryptocurrency all require careful valuation and the right division orders. Retirement accounts often need a separate court order to divide without tax penalties.
Hidden or understated assets
With 700+ investigations behind him as a government fraud investigator, Attorney Liken knows where money hides: transfers to family, delayed bonuses, cash businesses and accounts that never appear on a financial statement.
Common questions
Is property always split 50/50 in Colorado?
No. Colorado divides marital property equitably, meaning fairly. That is often close to equal, but not always.
What happens to the house?
Options include one spouse keeping it and refinancing, selling and dividing the proceeds, or a delayed sale. The right answer depends on equity, income and the children.
Talk it through with Attorney Liken first.
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