Florence, CO Divorce Law Firms & Lawyers

If you have a common law marriage you must get a divorce through the legal process and, as part of that process you can get a permanent determination of who is entitled to exclusive control of the residence. Common law marriage in Colorado is a highly disputable possibility, but regardless of whether or not one exists you can pursue a Civil Protection Order based on the fear of harm from his tendency toward violence. You need to consult a lawyer to learn more about the law and you potential options.

You need to have a QDRO (qualified domestic relations order) prepared. Look online on in the yellow pages for an attorney who specializes in the preparation of this kind of document.

It is astonishing to me how many people simply listen to their spouse telling them what will happen in a dissolution, and do not take the opportunity to consult with experienced legal counsel. If the condo was purchased prior to your marriage then it is your sole and separate property. That is not to say that your husband may have no claim to a reimbursement for money he may have loaned you. There are many factors involved, and there is no substitute for meeting with an experienced family law attorney to discuss the classification of property as sole and separate or community.