divorce
Who We Are | Divorce at Altitude – Ep. 1
February 19,2021
In episode one of Divorce at Altitude, Ryan shares the story of Eric Wolff and his divorce experience that resonates with many individuals going through or thinking about divorce. Amy shares her journey of becoming a divorce lawyer and how her experience working in a juvenile center and clerking for a family law judge helped […]
Divorce at Altitude: A Podcast on Colorado Family Law by Ryan Kalamaya & Amy Goscha
February 18,2021
Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado. In this episode, Ryan and Amy introduce Divorce at Altitude: A Podcast on Colorado Family Law. Each week, they will provide tips and […]
Divorce Property Division: The Basics
December 02,2020
Getting a divorce? Who gets the home, savings, and more? Learn the basics about divorce property division in this helpful article.
Discovery During Divorce: Rule 16.2 & You Part 2
October 02,2020
Part 2 of our series on Rule 16.2. Find out what happens after mandatory disclosures.
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 […]
Joint or Retained Expert? How to decide what type of expert should value a business in a divorce
June 08,2020
Dividing property in a divorce often involves bringing in third-party experts to value complex assets. One of the more complicated assets to value is a business. Because business valuations can swing the amount of the marital estate hundreds of thousands of dollars in one way versus another, it is crucial to consider the implications of choosing a third-party expert.
Automatic Temporary Injunctions During a Divorce: What can you do?
May 12,2020
When you file a divorce in Colorado, the court issues an Automatic Temporary Injunction. Under Colorado Revised Statute § 14-10-107(b)(I), when a petitioner and co-petitioner file for divorce, or when a respondent gets served with the divorce filing, the Automatic Injunction goes into effect. Colorado Revised Statute § 14-10-107(b)(I) lays out the language of the […]
Ryan Kalamaya Moderates Virtual Town Hall on Coronavirus with Judges in the 5th Judicial District
April 02,2020
Ryan Kalamaya moderated a virtual town hall, which was hosted by the Continental Divide Bar Association, focusing on issues with the court system and COVID-19. The town hall featured Chief Judge Mark Thompson, Judge Catherine Cheroutes, Judge Paul Dunkelman, Judge Reed Owens, and Family Court Facilitator Laurie Mactavish all of the 5th Judicial District. The Courts are Open for […]
Capacity Issues in Divorce
December 22,2019
Adult parties to a marriage generally have the capacity to bring or defend the action in their own name without the appointment of any guardian or other representative. However, there are instances in a divorce action where a parties’ capacity is called into question and there needs to be an appointment of a guardian or […]
Overview of Various Allocation of Parental Responsibility Experts
September 27,2019
Child’s Legal Representative (CLR) A Child’s Legal Representative (CLR) is an attorney appointed pursuant to C.R.S. 14-10-116 to represent the best interests of the child. The key concept here is that the lawyer does not represent the child, but the child’s “best interests.” The CLR is not a mouthpiece to parrot the child’s wishes. The […]