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
Lester Law Blog
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
Why is divorce so expensive? (Pt. 2) Blame the Lawyers
Last year, I wrote about why divorce is so expensive and explained how, in many cases, it’s the spouses who drive up the price. This time around, I wanted to look…
June 5, 2017
How to get divorced without hiring a lawyer
Have you wondered whether you can – or should – get divorced without hiring a lawyer? Maybe you and your spouse are pretty agreeable right now and you’re worried that…
March 21, 2017
How to get divorced and not pay $25,000+ to a lawyer
A few weeks ago, I wrote about how to save money on a divorce when children were involved. The same can be said about a divorce without children. While you…
March 6, 2017