Family Law
Thinking of Getting a Divorce? Here’s What You Need to Know.
October 15,2018
Studies have shown that the experience of separation and divorce are so traumatic as to rank second only to the death of a close loved one in terms of emotional turmoil, pain, and stress. Not only is divorce accompanied by feelings of guilt, rejection, embarrassment, and anger, but the process also causes fear and uncertainty […]
Ten Rules for Divorcing Parents to Live By
September 28,2018
The decision to proceed with divorce is extremely difficult and the road can be taxing on you as the parent and on your children. Effects of conflict on children We find that parents during divorce can be so entrenched in the conflict, that they do not realize how their actions affect their children. Keep in […]
Divorce Wish List
September 13,2018
Now that you have hired a divorce lawyer, what next? Tell your attorney exactly what it is you want to get out of the divorce. Give us a specific “wish list,” detailing in writing everything you would like to have when your case is concluded: maintenance, parenting, property, etc. Below are some tips on making […]
Colorado one of the most favorable states for divorced fathers
August 15,2018
There’s a national trend for giving divorced fathers more time with their children. Last year, more than 20 states in the US considered enacting laws that encourage equal parenting time after divorce or made shared time the default. According to a recent study, parenting time varies dramatically according to what state you live in. For […]
Why Kalamaya | Goscha?
August 06,2018
We’re pleased to share our firm’s first video. Learn more about our award-wining trial team by watching the embedded video below.
Personal Injury Settlements in Divorce
August 01,2018
A client going through divorce who has sustained serious injuries may not consider their personal injury settlement as a possible asset subject to division in a divorce. As the victim of an accident, you may feel that it is not fair as you endured all the pain and suffering. Personal Injury Settlements or Awards and […]
Not your Grandma’s Prenup
July 14,2018
A recent article in the New York Times suggested an increase in the numbers of millennials who are opting for prenuptial agreements. The reasons are varied, but the article suggests the most likely reason is due to the fact that millennials are marrying later than previous generous. For couples getting married in their late twenties […]
How Will the Federal Tax Changes Affect Spousal Maintenance in Colorado?
July 05,2018
New Federal Tax Changes Affect Spousal Maintenance If you are receiving or paying spousal maintenance, if you are going through a divorce or considering divorce in the near future, the recent tax changes will likely affect you. Commencing in 2019 and as a result of the 2017 federal tax legislation, spousal maintenance is not taxable […]
Advice on Child Custody Disputes
May 22,2018
We frequently deal with high-conflict parenting disputes in our family law team. Many clients call these “custody battles.” Over the next few weeks we’re going to have several posts on various issues such as Parental Responsibilities Evaluators, a checklist for what a divorce attorney would ask about at trial, and the like. The below is […]
Annulments: Invalidity of Marriage and Civil Unions
April 25,2018
In Colorado, you can seek to have a marriage or civil union invalidated (annulled) under certain grounds. A Decree of Invalidity declares a marriage or civil union invalid as if it had never taken place. Children born of a marriage or civil union declared invalid are considered legitimate. Matters of dividing property, maintenance, child support, […]