child custody
The Difference Between CFIs and PREs and the Role of an Attorney CFI with Erika Gebhardt | Episode 96
April 06,2022
Following Episode 91 on PREs, this week, we are talking about Child and Family Investigators (CFIs). We are honored to have attorney CFI, Erika Gebhardt, here to talk us through this arm of the court and outline the process that follows from the time she takes on a case. For the first five years of her practice, […]
The Intersection of Dependency & Neglect Cases with Divorce with Amy Goscha | Episode 85
March 21,2022
What is dependency and neglect? Dependency and neglect (D&N) cases concern child abuse or neglect. These are civil cases that do not involve the criminal prosecution of parents, but there could be a concurrent criminal case. The D&N court has jurisdiction over children for their safety, protection, stability, and family preservation. When is a child […]
Navigating Holiday Parenting Time and Changes to Parenting Time in the New Year
December 06,2021
The holiday season can be stressful when it comes to navigating holiday parenting time, if you are in the early stages of the divorce process or if you have a defined parenting plan already in place. The following tips will help ensure that you have a successful holiday season and new year with your children. Make Your […]
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 Child Custody Evaluations with Barbara Shindell – Ep. 31
July 01,2021
Having to deal with a PRE in the middle of a divorce can be stressful. What does a PRE look at? How long does it take? Amy Goscha and Barbara Shindell sit down to talk about what the PRE process looks like and give some tips to alleviate the stress of the PRE process in a divorce. In […]
Understanding CFI or PRE Reports in a Colorado Custody Battle with John Zervopoulos – Ep. 23
June 04,2021
A crucial aspect in most custody battles in family law cases is a report from a custody expert, such as a Child Family Investigator or Parental Responsibility Evaluator. Ryan Kalamaya and Dr. John Zervopoulos cover 4 steps to analyze the report and recommendations from a CFI or PRE. In This Episode: – Reading a CFI […]
Child Custody Issues Across State Borders, with Brian Walters – Ep. 6
March 25,2021
Eric Wolff and his wife Melanie live in Houston but have a home in Aspen they frequent in the winter and summers. Melanie comes to Aspen with the kids, stays there and files for divorce while Eric is still in Houston. How is a custody agreement arranged? In Episode 6 of Divorce at Altitude, Brian Walters of Walters Gilbreath, […]
Top 7 FAQs for Divorce Consultations | Divorce at Altitude – Ep. 4
March 11,2021
As Eric Wolff steps into the office for his initial divorce consultation, he has many questions running through his head. “Am I going to have to pay Melanie alimony for the rest of my life? Where will I live? I don’t have the funds to move out right away. When can I start dating again?” Ryan and […]
COVID-19, Social Distancing, and Parenting Time: How to Share Child Visitation During a Pandemic?
March 26,2020
In a time where many of us are working remotely for the first time, stocking up on necessities, and not leaving our homes, how should you handle a shared parenting time schedule where your child lives in two different households? This is uncharted territory for courts, attorneys, and parents. Colorado’s “Shelter in Place” Order On […]
Social Media and Electronic Communication as Evidence in Family Law
August 02,2019
We see it in the news all the time – “Social Media Becomes Bearer of Bad News for Divorcing Celebrity Couples”. We give the following advice to our family law clients: Do not write a Facebook post, text or e-mail under stress or immediately in reaction to your soon to be ex-spouse or partner. Before […]