Having been a lawyer for over 20 years and practicing extensively in the area of family law for most of that time, one of the most common questions I get is what’s the difference between a legal separation case and…
WHO FILES FIRST? Or more specifically, does it matter who files first? DOES IT MATTER WHY I AM GETTING DIVORCED? HOW DOES THE CASE GET STARTED? The Petition is rather simple to complete and though it is several pages long,…
There are many misconceptions about how people become common law married in Colorado. Some folks think it’s just living together for 6 months or a year or some other specific period of time. Some people think if you have a…
The economy is thriving. You may have a successful business and the time may be right to sell. When a business does not succeed after it is sold, the buyer will often attempt to blame the prior owner for the…
The most important thing to do in a juvenile case is to get released from juvenile detention and do well in the community. With the more serious juvenile charges, that is easier said than done. Here is my common-sense list…
More and more we find critical factual information on cell phones. Such information can change the outcome of plea discussions, hearings and trials. Many clients ask how to provide me with information in text messages or messenger programs that are…
It’s frustrating, I know, when I cannot tell you the information about your loved one’s or friend’s criminal case. Even when I know you just want to help, as an attorney, I have to follow the rules that ultimately protect…
A fundamental question which most people must decide in the course of estate planning is whether they should create living trusts or rely upon wills. Generally, simpler estate planning situations are better addressed in wills. Trusts are more expensive to…
There are several ways to manage charitable donations in the course of estate planning, and some have significant tax advantages. Special Charitable Gift The most common kind of charitable gift is a “special charitable gift” set forth in a will or a…
Having a disabled student is challenging. Thank you for working so hard for your kid! These are my common sense rules for parents who are dealing with special education issues with their sons and daughters. We have posted other articles…