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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 […]
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, […]
Discovery During Divorce: Rule 16.2 & You
August 09,2020
When you first file for divorce in Colorado you may get an order from the Court telling you that “Rule 16.2 Disclosures” or “Mandatory Disclosures” are due in 6 weeks. But what does all this discussion about disclosures mean? What information do you have to produce? What does the other side have to disclose? What […]
Can I Modify Child Support Because of COVID-19?
April 10,2020
COVID-19 is causing many changes in our society. Unfortunately, many people are now finding themselves out of work and without a steady paycheck. If you have lost your job or had your pay cut due to COVID-19, what should you do about your child support payments? Changes to Child Support Payments When the court sets […]
Is a Private Judge or Arbitration Right for My Divorce?
July 19,2019
Divorce is one of the most challenging chapters in a person’s life. For many reasons clients such as business executives, celebrities or high net worth individuals want to keep their legal divorce proceedings private and maintain as much control over the process as possible. With mutual consent, a private judge or arbitrator can be used […]
Colorado Child Support Law Changes
July 05,2019
The following changes to C.R.S. § 14-10-115 went into effect in July 2019: Imputation of income. Pursuant the child support statute, a court can impute (assign) income to a parent based on their earning potential when a parent is underemployed or voluntarily unemployed. Previously, the statute provided that the court could not impute income to […]
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 […]
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 […]
New Tax Act Brings Changes to the Child Tax Credit
February 23,2018
With 2018 in full swing, there have been tax changes that recently passed that double the amount Colorado families can claim under the Child Tax Credit. In 2018, the previous $1,000 tax credit for each child was increased to $2,000. The Child Tax Credit applies for each child under the age of 17. The Act […]