Family Law
Personal Injury Claims, Marital Torts & Workers Comp in Divorces with Philip Goldberg, Esq. | Episode 83
March 21,2022
Our fictitious divorce client Eric Wolff was skiing down a slope at Aspen Highlands when someone hit him from behind. As a result of the accident, Eric was out of work for a substantial amount of time. Does Melanie have a right to any of his personal injury settlement? Ryan Kalamaya and Philip Goldberg discuss what happens if […]
Appealing Divorce Trial Decisions with Paige Mackey Murray | Episode 82
February 04,2022
Sometimes one party can disagree with the ruling of a judge and want to appeal the ruling in a divorce case. Although appeals in a divorce are possible, they are typically only granted if one party can prove either that the judge misapplied the governing laws or the judgment was influenced by one party’s bad […]
Post-Divorce Retreats, When to Sell or Keep the House, and the Pitfalls of Starting a Divorce Without the Proper Support Network with Divorce Coach Annie Allen | Episode 80
February 03,2022
This week, Ryan Kalamaya and divorce coach and real estate agent Annie Allen discuss the importance of going through a divorce with the proper divorce support network, including a divorce coach. Through her own divorce, Annie was able to gather her own divorce support network her to help her get to a better place in her life, […]
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 […]
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the 2018 Change to Colorado’s Spousal Maintenance Statute and New Law on Temporary Maintenance with Divorce Attorney Robin Beattie | Episode 77
January 28,2022
This week, Ryan Kalamaya and Robin Beattie discuss spousal support (aka maintenance or alimony). We get the behind-the-scenes story on the changes to Colorado’s statute on spousal maintenance due to tax changes. We also cover two recent Colorado cases that significantly impact how divorce courts deal with temporary maintenance. About Robin Beattie Robin Lutz Beattie is a Partner in the Lakewood […]
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 […]
Buying a Home After a Divorce with Ashton Brooks | Episode 68
January 24,2022
Buying a new home after a divorce can signify a new, fresh start. What happens when you re-enter the mortgage market after a divorce with only one income? Can child support or alimony count as income for a loan? Amy Goscha and Ashton Brooks discuss current mortgage interest rates and tips to plan for buying a home […]