What is Probate in Colorado?
Like many things in the law, “probate” is something that sounds more complicated than the concept really is. Simply, “probate” is the legal process by which the assets of someone…
June 9, 2022
Lester Law Blog
How to prepare for your divorce or custody hearing in Colorado
During the latest Family Law Hour webinar, I covered what to expect during a contested hearing in your divorce or custody case. During this live stream, I discuss: Watch the…
August 11, 2021
How custody is determined in Colorado?
During the latest Family Law Hour webinar, I covered how custody or parenting time is determined in Colorado if the parents can’t agree on a schedule. During this live stream,…
May 18, 2021
How are assets and debts divided in a divorce?
During the latest Family Law Hour webinar, I covered how assets and debts are divided in a divorce. During this live stream, I covered the following questions: Plus, I share…
April 23, 2021
The Financial Information You Must Disclose
During the latest Family Law Hour webinar, I covered the financial information and documents required during a divorce or custody case. During this half-hour live stream, I talked about the…
March 10, 2021
The 3 Documents You Need to File for Divorce or Custody in Colorado
During the latest Family Law Hour webinar, I covered how to file for divorce or custody in Colorado. During this half-hour live stream, I talked about the following: Plus, I…
February 11, 2021
Family Law Hour
In the middle of a breakup and feeling overwhelmed about having to now navigate a complex legal system on your own? Worried getting help will cost you tens of thousands…
January 8, 2021
Everything you need to know about child support in Colorado
In any divorce case with children or custody case in Colorado, child support is going to be calculated and considered. Colorado law recognizes that parents owe their children a duty…
July 15, 2019
What is maintenance in a Colorado divorce?
In most Colorado divorce cases, courts will determine whether to award “maintenance” (commonly referred to as “alimony”) to assist a spouse financially. Generally, maintenance is intended to help a spouse…
June 13, 2019
What do I do if my coparent won’t follow the parenting plan?
Parenting time is one of the most important issues involved in Colorado divorce and child custody disputes. All cases involving a child will include determining: (1) who the child will…
May 8, 2019
How to Change Parenting Time in Colorado Custody Cases
While most Colorado parenting plans are considered “final decrees,” it may be possible for you to ask the court for a modification. There are several reasons why someone might want…
April 18, 2019
How does a court decide parenting time?
Most Colorado divorces with children or child custody cases revolve around two main issues with regards to the children: (1) parenting time and (2) major decision-making. There are two ways…
March 12, 2019
What is unbundled legal help?
“Unbundled” legal help is a method of providing clients with just the amount of legal services they desire for a fixed, transparent price. Unbundled legal services are also known as…
February 15, 2019
What is mediation?
Mediation is one of the most common forms of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in Colorado. Because divorce or custody cases can take a long time and cost a lot of…
January 10, 2019
Do I have to pay the filing fees to get divorced?
It’s no secret that legal disputes can be very costly. When litigating family law matters in court, there are filing fees you must pay. Under the statute, a person seeking…
December 12, 2018
What is a gift tax and when do I need to worry about it?
Because Colorado has no state gift tax, residents are free to give third parties just about anything. But even though you are free to make gifts, that doesn’t mean you…
November 8, 2018
Do I really need to file the IRS form for the child tax exemption?
As tax season approaches, many single or divorced parents have questions about claiming the child tax exemption. Often times, a Court-ordered parenting plan will state that the parents will alternate…
February 21, 2018
Everything that should be in your Separation Agreement in your divorce
When going through a divorce, you and your spouse may create a separation agreement. A separation agreement details how the assets and debts accumulated during the marriage will be divided upon…
January 31, 2018
Everything you need to create a Parenting Plan for your custody case
When going through a divorce with children or through a custody case, you will ultimately end up with a parenting plan. A parenting plan is like an instruction manual, providing…
January 10, 2018
Hiring a Lawyer: A Practical Guide
Need to hire a lawyer but have no idea where to start or how to find the right one? The Colorado Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel has put together a…
September 29, 2017