Ryan Kalamaya
Top Divorce Consultation Questions | Episode 125
December 15,2022
Today we are re-broadcasting an episode that has aired before; we’re talking about the top seven frequently asked questions that come up in a consultation, what they are, and what our responses usually sound like. Using the example of Melanie and Eric Wolff, we ask and answer some pertinent questions common to the divorce process. […]
Parental Decision-Making, Vaccines for Children, & Tiebreakers for School Disputes with Katharine Lum | Episode 79
January 31,2022
In all child custody agreement, each parent will have to agree to who has decision making authority over the children. In most cases in Colorado, the court will award joint-decision making authority to both cases. What can the court do when there is a dispute between both parents? Ryan Kalamaya and Katharine (Katy) Lum discuss the definition of […]
Guy Talk: Infidelity, Communication Problems, & Surf Trips with Sean Galla of Mens Group | Episode 78
January 31,2022
Healthy communities are one of the cornerstones of the human experience. Recent studies have shown that the vast majority of men can struggle with building meaningful relationships. Men’s groups can provide a supportive community of other men around them and provide a safe space for men to understand themselves, foster stronger relationships, and make it […]
How Divorce Lawyers Help with Co-Parenting, What a Typical Divorce Costs, How Much Custody do Dads Get in Colorado, and More with Shea Drefs at Custody X Change | Episode 75
January 27,2022
Once you’ve made the decision to get a divorce, you may be wondering if it is beneficial to retain a lawyer or not and if you can achieve your desired results on your own. Ryan Kalamaya and Shea Drefs with Custody X Change explore a nationwide study that asked recently divorced parents how satisfied they were with their case and […]
Why Fault Matters in a Divorce with Joe Maher | Episode 74
January 25,2022
Colorado is defined as a “no fault” state when it comes to divorce. That means that the court does not assign fault to either party, even if there is an affair or other bad behavior. Can an attorney still use fault to get what their client wants in a divorce? This week Ryan Kalamaya and Joe Maher discuss why […]
Joint Business Valuation Experts with Yvonne Zuber | Episode 72
January 25,2022
Valuation of a business can prove to be complicated in a divorce. A joint business valuation expert can be retained to reduce costs if both parties agree to openly share information. Depending on the time of business, the protocol that is followed varies. Ryan Kalamaya and Yvonne Zuber discuss the general process that is followed from start to […]
Legal Marijuana Use in Colorado
December 02,2021
Every year millions of people travel to Colorado for the rugged beauty and outdoor recreation of the Rocky Mountains or the dining and nightlife of Denver. After the passage of Colorado Constitutional Amendment 64 in November of 2012, Colorado visitors found another way to experience the “Rocky Mountain High”, recreational marijuana. If you are traveling […]
Melanie Wolff’s Divorce Story
November 22,2021
Melanie Wolff opens the door to her three-row SUV, climbs inside, and tosses her iPhone on the passenger seat. She checks on the kids in the rearview mirror to make sure they’re buckled in and ready. A McDonald’s bag is still sitting on the passenger seat. Her husband, Eric, left it there. He used her […]
Colorado’s Current Drug Laws
November 15,2021
In 2019, Colorado passed a new law de-felonizing most low-level drug possessions charges. The bill, HB 19-1263, also created a grant, hoping to redirect funds to Drug Courts that help people fight addiction. This law went into effect in March of 2020. Currently, under C.R.S. 18-18-403.5, the majority of simple drug possession crimes became class 1 […]
An Alternative Approach to Colorado’s Maintenance Formula
April 13,2021
There are many ways to analyze spousal maintenance. Divorce lawyers and parties will often focus on the approach that works to their advantage. Obviously one way is to focus exclusively on the income of each party and the formulas under Colorado’s “maintenance guidelines.” But that’s not the only way, and the guidelines are technically inapplicable […]