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One of the most acrimonious issues couples must address when they decide to end their marriage is spousal support (referred to as spousal maintenance in Colorado). In general, most people are not fond of the idea of having to pay a monthly sum to their ex-spouse.

Most people in Colorado are aware that if a person has a blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) over 0.08 percent, he or she could be charged with driving under the influence (DUI). However, this is not the only drunk driving charge recognized under Colorado law.

When a person in Colorado is being placed under arrest, they may feel uncertain about what they should say or do. They especially do not want to make a bad situation worse. What they should know is that they have the right to remain silent. The police and prosecutors in a case have their own agenda, and it is important to keep in mind that their goal is a conviction if appropriate.

Many married business owners in Colorado got their start as a young couple with little more than a great idea and an entrepreneurial spirit.

Married spouses in Colorado do not always have the same financial resources. For example, one spouse may earn significantly more than the other, or one spouse may have exited the workforce altogether to take care of the family.

Sometimes a married couple in Colorado with an entrepreneurial spirit and a great idea set out to establish a family business. Over the years, their business may grow and flourish, not only as a source of income but as their most valuable asset.

Many motorists in Colorado have sped from time to time. Sometimes they are simply in a hurry, or they may not be aware of just how fast they are driving.

Possession of small amounts of legally acquired marijuana may not be a crime in Colorado, but those in possession of other illegal drugs will still be harshly penalized. Those convicted on drug charges — even mere possession — can expect to face time in jail, fines, and other penalties that could affect them for the rest of their lives.

Seeing red and blue lights flashing in your rear-view mirror is a sight no motorist wants to see. Especially on weekends and holidays, such as this past Labor Day weekend, police will be on the lookout for those they believe are driving under the influence, and motorists may be pulled over or even be stopped at a DUI checkpoint during these times.

You thought you finally got through it all. The divorce got finalized and the child custody arrangements were made. Just as you and the kids were settling into a new sense of normal, your ex announces a trip to take the kids on vacation.