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
Lester Law Blog
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