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Award-winning Colorado divorce attorneys, Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha, provide an approachable, insider view to divorce, parenting, relationships, and breakups. Episodes will include conversations with experts such as custody evaluators, CPAs, mediators, and family law judges. Listeners can expect to receive tips, tactics, and a frank conversation about some of life's toughest topics. Many people think that divorce is like climbing a mountain. Ryan and Amy have guided countless clients to the summit, and they share their weekly thoughts on divorce at altitude.
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Welcome to another insightful episode of Divorce At Altitude, your go-to podcast for understanding the complexities of family law in Colorado. In today’s how-to session, hosted by Ryan Kalamaya, we delve into the crucial topic of child support, focusing on its initiation during the separation phase and the intricacies of temporary child support.Episode Highlights:- Understanding Child Support Initiation: Learn about the conditions under which child support obligations begin, guided by Colorad...
Exploring Grandparent Rights in Family Law: Insights from Joel PrattIn this episode of Divorce at Altitude, host Ryan Kalamaya delves into the nuanced topic of grandparent rights within the realm of family law, joined by expert Joel Pratt, a partner at Daly and Pratt in Colorado Springs. This discussion unpacks the legal intricacies and real-life scenarios where grandparents seek custody or visitation rights, particularly amid familial disputes or parental challenges.Episode Highlights:- Unde...
In this informative episode, Ryan Kalamaya discusses the critical topic of child support, essential for parents navigating divorce in Colorado. Whether you're dealing with the end of a marriage or adjusting to co-parenting, understanding child support is key to ensuring your children's needs are met post-divorce.Key Highlights:What is Child Support? Child support is designed to equalize the financial responsibilities between parents, ensuring children maintain a stable environment regard...
Welcome to This Week's Episode of Divorce at Altitude: Personal Injuries and Workers' Comp in Colorado DivorcesEpisode Highlights:In this episode, Ryan Kalamaya is joined by seasoned trial lawyer, Philip Goldberg, to unpack how personal injuries and workers' compensation claims are treated in Colorado divorces. They dive into the distinctions between personal injury awards and workers' comp benefits, and how each can impact the division of assets in divorce proceedings.Key Discussion Points:-...
Dive into the complexities of child support with Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha in this informative episode of "Divorce at Altitude." They unpack the essentials of child support, differentiating it from spousal maintenance, and guiding you through its determination process, highlighting the crucial factors involved.Key Highlights:- Introduction to Child Support: - Explained as a means to cover the costs associated with raising children, encompassing everything from daily needs to educatio...
In this episode of "Divorce at Altitude," hosts Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha dive into decision-making for children after divorce, offering insights and strategies for parents.Main Topics:- Decision-Making vs. Custody: Transition from "custody" to "decision-making" and "parenting time" in Colorado, focusing on legal vs. physical custody.- Key Decisions: Importance of major decisions in a child's life, including education, healthcare, and extracurriculars, and distinguishing them from everyday...
Welcome to another insightful episode of Divorce at Altitude. In this episode, we delve deep into the intricate concepts of voluntary unemployment, underemployment, and imputed income, and their significant implications in matters of spousal and child support.Join us as we navigate through hypothetical scenarios involving Eric and Melanie Wolfe, fictional divorce clients, to shed light on how these issues manifest in real-life situations. From assessing Melanie's potential income as a stay-at...
In today's episode, we revisit exploring the sensitive and complex issue of parental alienation in Colorado family law, alongside esteemed guest and family law attorney Jill Coil. Ryan and Jill's discussion opens up the intricate world of how parents can, intentionally or unintentionally, undermine the relationship between a child and their other parent. They dissect various examples, from the overt act of badmouthing to more subtle forms of manipulation, highlighting the critical impact on t...
Ryan Kalamaya peels back the layers of what it takes to modify Colorado maintenance or alimony awards in the, sometimes, ever-changing landscape of post-divorce finances. Ryan discuss how factors like job loss, remarriage, and shifts in income can influence the need for updated maintenance agreements, ensuring you're equipped with the knowledge to manage your financial future effectively.He also delves into the technical process of filing a motion for modification under Colorado law, emphasiz...
In this episode, Ryan Kalamaya sheds some light on how temporary maintenance can include direct payments for shared responsibilities like mortgages and other household expenses. He explains the nuances of how these payments are calculated, the significance of offsetting certain costs, and the practicality of monthly transfers to streamline the financial separation process. This episode offers practical tips and insights into the financial intricacies post-divorce, where responsibilities ...
In this eoisode of Divorce at Altitude, we revisit a conversation with matrimonial attorney Lisa Zeiderman. She lends her considerable expertise to shed light on the shadowy aspects of financial abuse and manipulation within marriages. Serving as the managing partner at Miller Zeiderman LLP, Lisa's strides into the terrain of financial forensics are as calculative as they are compassionate. Ryan and Lisa discuss the fine line between simple naivety and deliberate abuse in marital finance...
Have you ever considered what happens to alimony payments if life throws a curveball? Gain peace of mind as we explore how to ensure alimony or spousal maintenance awards are honored in a Colorado divorce. Our fictitious clients, Eric and Melanie Wolff, serve as a case study, guiding us through the intricacies of life insurance policies and other methods to protect spousal support payments against the unforeseen, such as death or financial instability. In this short episode Ryan also giv...
Today, we re-visit the world of taxes and divorce. Ryan and Amy host an enlightening conversation where they dissect everything from capital gains to Medicare tax, and even the often-overlooked consequences of depreciation recapture. They pull from different scenarios to show you how not accounting for these factors can have significant financial implications. They also navigate the recent shifts in alimony tax law and unravel the intricacies of gross versus net income calculations...
Join Ryan and Amy as they unravel the complexities of determining income in divorce cases, a critical factor for calculating child support and maintenance in Colorado family law. They examine the challenges faced by individuals with minority business interests or trust beneficiaries with limited control over distributions and tackle the nuances of personal versus business expenses, shedding light on the ways these can skew income calculations. Ryan and Amy also dissect monthly P&L st...
On this episode, Ryan and Amy poured their experience into a conversation that will guide you through the key steps of preparing for mediation in divorce. They dissect the importance of choosing a mediator with the right mix of skills, from understanding complex financial situations to navigating sensitive parenting issues, ensuring you walk into your sessions with confidence and a clear head. They also dissect the art of negotiation, emphasizing active listening and emotion management as cru...
On this latest episode of Divorce at Altitude, Ryan and Amy offer an in-depth analysis of spousal support laws and guidelines through a Colorado lens, discussing the role of income thresholds and individual earnings in determining maintenance. They also dissect a revealing Custody X Change study, providing our listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the comparative alimony landscape across the nation. Navigating the discrepancies of spousal maintenance can be a daunting process, ...
Ryan explains the influence of various factors in determining the amount and duration of spousal support, such as length of marriage, financial status of each party, and job prospects. He uses a fictional scenario to elucidate how spousal support is intended to maintain a semblance of the lifestyle enjoyed during the marriage, and how it might decrease over time as the recipient's earning potential increases. Ryan also touches upon the legal considerations involved and suggests a potenti...
Did you know that 75% of domestic relations cases see parties without legal representation? Today, Ryan and Amy’s discussion sheds light on how this pro se crisis congests the judicial system, leaving dockets strained and resources stretched thin. But it's not all doom and gloom—we bring you hope in the form of solutions like the introduction of licensed legal paraprofessionals, aiming to bridge the gap in legal aid.They discuss other issues at hand in the family law field in Colorado, like&n...
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