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Out-of-State Property in a Colorado Divorce: What Courts Can (and Can’t) Do
Colorado courts can weigh the value of property you own in another state, even when they can't transfer its title directly. Key Takeaways: Colorado courts generally can't title out-of-state real estate. Courts often offset out-of-state value with in-state assets...
Cryptocurrency in a Colorado Divorce: How Courts Value, Trace, and Divide Digital Assets
Digital assets are marital property in Colorado, but valuing and tracing them differs completely from a bank account or house. Key Takeaways: Crypto is typically valued near the final decree. Blockchain records can expose hidden crypto holdings. Settlement agreements...
Options to Consider Before Filing for Divorce in Colorado
Deciding to file for divorce is rarely simple, and for many couples in Colorado, there are steps worth taking before that petition is ever filed. Whether you are hoping to resolve things with your spouse, ease the transition ahead, or simply understand your options...
Colorado Divorce Mediation 101
If you are heading toward divorce in Colorado, there is a good chance mediation will be part of your path forward. Courts in Colorado typically require mediation before a case goes to a hearing, though couples can choose to start the process earlier on their own....
Divorce and Employee Equity: What Happens to Your RSUs, Options, and ESPP in Colorado
Colorado courts can divide unvested RSUs, stock options, and ESPP shares in divorce using equitable distribution and the coverture fraction method. Key Takeaways: Unvested equity granted during the marriage is often partially marital property under Colorado law. The...
Life After Divorce Tips: Planning, Co-Parenting, and Moving Forward in Colorado
Divorce marks the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. For many people in Colorado, the weeks and months after a final decree bring relief, uncertainty, and a mix of both. Whether you are navigating co-parenting, reviewing your finances, or simply trying...
Employer Benefits in a Colorado Divorce: Health Insurance, Retirement Accounts, and the Decisions Most People Miss
Divorce forces immediate decisions about health insurance, QDROs, FSAs, and life insurance beneficiaries, most of which come with hard deadlines that cannot be undone. Key Takeaways: COBRA coverage must be elected within 60 days of divorce. Missing the window...
What Happens to Your Business in a Colorado Divorce?
If you own a business and you're getting a divorce in Colorado, your ownership interest is likely part of the marital estate, and that creates a valuation problem most attorneys aren't equipped to solve cleanly. Key Takeaways: Business interests acquired or grown...
Tax Implications of Dividing Assets in a Colorado Divorce
When Colorado couples divide their assets in a divorce, the conversation often focuses on who gets what. But there is a second layer to every property decision that can significantly affect the real-world value of what each person walks away with: taxes. Tax...
What Is a Legal Separation? A Complete Guide for Couples Considering Their Options
Not every marriage that runs into serious trouble ends in divorce. Some couples need structure, protection, and defined responsibilities—but they are not ready, willing, or able to legally end the marriage. That is where legal separation comes in. Legal separation is...
Legal Separation vs Divorce: How to Choose the Right Path for Your Marriage
If you are at a crossroads in your marriage but unsure whether you want a permanent legal end or something that leaves more room (for time, for clarity, for reconciliation), the legal separation vs. divorce question is one of the most important decisions you will...
Divorce Mediation in Colorado: How the Process Works
If you are going through a divorce in Colorado and mediation has come up (either as a suggestion or a court order), you may be wondering how it actually fits into the legal process. The mechanics of divorce mediation in Colorado are more specific than most general...
Online Divorce Mediation in Colorado: How Virtual Sessions Work and When to Choose Them
Divorce is hard enough without having to coordinate schedules, arrange childcare, and drive to a mediator's office. For many Colorado couples, the idea of handling mediation remotely is appealing, but it comes with a real question: Does online divorce mediation work?...
Collaborative Divorce vs Mediation: Which Out-of-Court Option Fits Your Case
If you have already decided you want to avoid a contested courtroom battle, the next question is what that actually looks like. For many Colorado couples, the choice is between two out-of-court options: divorce mediation and collaborative divorce. They share the same...
Divorce Mediation Questions to Ask Your Mediator and Your Spouse Before You Start
Divorce mediation is more than just showing up and hoping the mediator resolves everything. Those who benefit most arrive with a clear sense of what they need to know, what they are willing to discuss, and where they may compromise. The right divorce mediation...
Benefits of Divorce Mediation: Why Most Couples Choose It Over Litigation
If you are facing divorce in Colorado and wondering whether there is a less destructive way to get through it, you are asking the right question. For many couples, the answer is mediation, not because it makes divorce painless, but simply because it gives both people...
Mediation vs Divorce: Understanding How Mediation Fits Into the Divorce Process
If you're researching divorce in Colorado and keep seeing "mediation" mentioned alongside it, you may be wondering whether they're the same thing, whether one replaces the other, or whether you need both. It's a common source of confusion—and getting it wrong at the...
Divorce Mediation vs Lawyer: When Each Path Makes Sense for Your Situation
If you're going through a divorce in Colorado and trying to figure out whether you need a mediator, a lawyer, or both, you are not alone. Most people facing this decision are weighing cost, conflict, and the fear of making a mistake that affects their finances or...
How Does Divorce Mediation Work? The Step-by-Step Process Explained
If you're considering divorce in Colorado and want to avoid a lengthy courtroom battle, mediation may be worth understanding before you decide anything. The process has a clear structure, and knowing what to expect can make the whole experience feel a lot less...
Rethinking the Billable Hour: Aligning Pricing with Client Value By Christopher Anderson, New Leaf Family
For decades, the billable hour has served as the foundation of legal pricing. It remains widely used because it is deeply integrated into how lawyers and their firms measure performance and profitability. Yet across practice areas, clients are increasingly questioning...
Law Week Colorado – 5 questions with Christopher Anderson of New Leaf Family
We’re excited to share that Christopher Anderson was recently featured in Law Week Colorado’s “5 Questions” series — a spotlight on legal professionals making an impact across the state. In the interview, Christopher talks about the vision behind New Leaf Family, what...
Christopher T. Anderson to Appear on America’s Top Lawyers
Christopher T. Anderson, family law attorney and founder of New Leaf Family Law, is set to appear on America’s Top Lawyers, where he will share insights on empowering clients in family law, improving decision-making in high-stakes family transitions, and making legal...
Modifying Asset Division Orders in Colorado: What the Law Actually Allows
One of the most common questions a Colorado family law attorney hears sounds something like this: I handled my own divorce, and I am not happy with how the assets were divided. Can I reopen it? The answer, in most cases, is no. Once a Colorado court enters an order...
How Business Assets Are Divided in a Colorado Divorce: What You Need to Know
When a Colorado marriage ends, and one or both spouses own a business, the path forward can feel overwhelming. Business ownership interests are marital property under Colorado law and are subject to equitable division just like a bank account, a car, or a family home....
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