If you’ve Googled “Colorado estate planning lawyer” lately, you’ve probably noticed the word trust popping up everywhere. That’s because a well-drafted trust can spare your family court-supervised probate, protect your…
July 2, 2025
Probate can get a bad rap; and that’s because, in some states, it’s a lengthily, costly, and complex process. For those who live in those states where probate is a…
July 12, 2022
When someone dies, their stuff will go to certain people. Who those people are will depend on whether the person who died left a will or trust. If the person…
July 5, 2022
Have you been named as a Personal Representative for someone? Or are you working on your will and need to nominate a Personal Representative? Wondering what the heck a Personal…
June 28, 2022
When someone dies and probate is opened in Colorado, the first decision you need to make is if the probate process will be formal or informal. During a formal probate…
June 21, 2022
“Estate” sounds very fancy and like it only applies to those with substantial wealth, but all of us actually have an estate. What’s in our estate and what it’s valued…
June 14, 2022
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
“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
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
