Welcome back to Divorce at Altitude! This week, hosts Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha explore the complex and emotional topic of parental relocation cases, increasingly common in mountain areas.

Episode Highlights:

• Introduction to Parental Relocation: Ryan and Amy define parental relocation and its impact on co-parenting dynamics under Colorado law.
• Pre-Decree vs. Post-Decree Relocation: They contrast relocation during divorce (pre-decree) with post-divorce relocations, noting the challenges of post-decree cases under Colorado law.
• Key Legal Framework: The hosts discuss legal precedents from the Colorado Supreme Court, breaking down factors considered in both pre-decree and post-decree cases, such as parental and child wishes, educational opportunities, and maintaining relationships.
• Challenges and Considerations: They address the impact of relocation on children's social connections, long-distance parenting logistics, and financial implications.
• Role of Experts: Learn about the importance of child and family investigators (CFIs), parental responsibility evaluators (PREs), and other experts in providing insights on a child's best interests and relocation logistics.
• Strategies for Relocation Cases: The episode offers advice on navigating these cases, emphasizing the law, expert testimony, and practical considerations for relocation.

Key Discussions:

• Social Capital and Gatekeeping: Explore how a child’s social network and gatekeeping can influence court decisions in relocation cases.
• Impact on Parenting Time: Understand how relocation affects parenting time and decision-making responsibilities, often central to disputes.

📞 Connect with us:
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• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kalamaya-goscha/
• Phone: 970.315.2365
• Email: info@@kalamaya.law

Thank you for tuning in to Divorce at Altitude. Whether you're facing relocation or want to understand family law complexities in Colorado, this episode offers essential insights to help you navigate these challenges. Stay informed, and join us next time for more expert family law advice. 

What is Divorce at Altitude?

Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado.

To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here. If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at info@kalamaya.law.

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Welcome back to Divorce at Altitude. After a brief summer break, hosts Ryan Kalamaya and Brett Hirsch are here to preview their upcoming presentation at the Family Law Institute in Vail, Colorado, titled "Summiting the Financial Slopes: Seven Key Strategies to Master Divorce Economics." They share essential legal and financial insights for navigating divorce complexities.

Episode Highlights:

• Family Law Institute Overview: Ryan introduces the significance of this annual conference, where divorce professionals and judges gather to discuss family law trends and strategies.
• Key Strategy #1 - Marital Balance Sheet: Learn the importance of creating a marital balance sheet and the role of financial advisors in this process.
• Key Strategy #2 - Tax Implications: Understand the tax consequences of different assets and why they matter when dividing them.
• Key Strategy #3 - Mortgage Qualification and Debt Allocation: Explore the challenges of mortgage qualification and debt allocation during divorce.
• Key Strategy #4 - Liquid vs. Illiquid Assets: Ryan and Brett discuss how these asset types impact financial futures post-divorce.
• Key Strategy #5 - Retirement Accounts: Learn how to address retirement accounts properly and the role of qualified domestic relations orders (QDROs).
• Key Strategy #6 - Engaging Experts Early: Discover the benefits of involving valuation experts and financial advisors early in the divorce process.

Key Discussions:

• Cash Flow Analysis: Brett highlights the importance of cash flow analysis, especially for illiquid assets like real estate and businesses.
• Role of Financial Advisors: Understand how financial advisors aid in long-term planning during and after divorce, ensuring clients are set up for success.

📞  Connect with us: 
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• LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/kalamaya-goscha/  
• Phone: 970.315.2365 
• Email:  info@kalamaya.law

Thanks for listening! If you found value in this episode, please share it with someone who might benefit. Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube for more content on navigating divorce and child support in Colorado. 

What is Divorce at Altitude?

Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado.

To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here. If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at info@kalamaya.law.

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Welcome to This Week's Episode of Divorce at Altitude: Personal Injuries and Workers' Comp in Colorado Divorces

Episode 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:
- Understanding Personal Injury Claims: Explore what constitutes a personal injury claim and how these awards are treated during divorce. Goldberg provides insights into how different states, including Colorado, categorize these awards as marital or separate property.
- Workers' Compensation Explained: Discover how workers' comp claims differ from personal injury claims, focusing on how Colorado uniquely handles these cases in the context of divorce.
- Marital vs. Separate Property: Learn about the "analytic approach" used to determine what portion of a compensation claim is considered marital property and how this differs between personal injury and workers' comp.
- Impact on Divorce Settlements: Goldberg and Kalamaya discuss real-world applications, including how these funds are divided in a divorce and potential complications that arise from concurrent personal injury and workers' comp claims.

  Connect with us: 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kalamayagoscha 
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kalamaya-goscha/ 
• Phone: 970.315.2365 
• Email: info@kalamaya.law

Note: This podcast aims to provide general information and is not a substitute for legal advice. Always consult with a qualified attorney for specific advice related to your legal issues.

Thank you for tuning in to Divorce at Altitude. We hope you found this episode enlightening and helpful as you navigate the complexities of divorce and compensation claims in Colorado.

What is Divorce at Altitude?

Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado.

To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here. If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at info@kalamaya.law.

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Determining the value of an estate during divorce proceedings is incredibly complex, requiring experts to effectively and fairly evaluate such aspects. In the context of divorce, calculating interest from a trust can be particularly challenging. Today’s expert is Gerard Deffenbaugh, whose practice focuses on estate planning/administration, and trust administration. He often serves as the consulting expert in divorce cases where one of the parties has interest in a trust.

Gerard has also co-authored various articles on estate planning and trust interest for divorce proceedings in the Colorado Lawyer and is also involved in different legal education programs. Outside the office, he enjoys hiking, cooking, reading, and spending quality time with family and friends. 

In today’s show, we learn about the role of an estate planning attorney in divorce proceedings, how the opinion of an estate planner can impact a valuation, the different types of trusts that exists, the different contingencies that be can be triggered, how a revocable trust can change, how a discretionary trust works, and much more. 

Key Points From This Episode:

• The role of an estate planning attorney in divorce proceedings and why it is important.
• Aspects that need to be considered when determining interest from a trust.
• How the professional opinion of an estate planner impacts the valuation.
• What contingencies can affect an evaluation at different points in time.
• The basics of how a revocable trust works and how it can change.
• Whether or not a trust is regarded as property within estate planning.
• Some examples of how a power of appointment can be used for trusts.
• How power of appointment decisions can impact divorce agreements.
• We learn how a discretionary trust works and how this impacts divorce agreements.
• Other aspects of a discretionary trust concerning property interest.
• The economic circumstance with powers of appointment and discretionary interest in a trust.
• Trust income in the context of divorce.
• Gerard shares his professional opinion on the legal definition of economic circumstance.
• The different triggers and/or contingencies that exist to cater to different estate scenarios.
• Some scenarios where valuations can become challenging and uncertain to determine.

What is Divorce at Altitude?

Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado.

To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here. If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at info@kalamaya.law.

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Stock options become an issue in a divorce when they aren’t evaluated properly. Today we are joined by Kenneth Naes, financial advisor and stock option expert, to discuss stock options and how they affect a divorce. Tuning in, you will hear all about stock options and why they become a problem during a divorce. We delve into determining what the stock value is and whether it is marital or separate before discussing the importance of vesting as well as the difference between vesting and unvesting. 

Ken discusses the two main issues with stock options (risk and tax) and talks us through the time rule. We then go into complications that may affect Ken’s work and why providing the correct documentation is so imperative. Finally, we look into why the easy way out of dividing stock options at the time of divorce may make things more difficult in the long run. Do you want to find out what exactly stock options are and how to handle them in a divorce? Tune in to the Divorce at Altitude podcast to hear all this and much more!

Key Points From This Episode:

• What stock options are and why they are an issue during a divorce. 
• The process of determining if the stock value is property or not, marital or separate, and then what the value is.
• The importance of the vesting (to give a right to an asset) time frame. 
• Why companies want to become private and use strike price (a set price an asset can be bought or sold at any time.)
• Vesting versus unvesting (an asset you do not fully own yet) and some evaluation and tax issues for stock options.
• Who sets the guidelines for the particularities and performance goals of the stock price. 
• What is required for the valuations and how it’s determined for private companies. 
• Why an employment contract is a good starting point. 
• Stock option scenarios and what Ken thinks the issues with them are; namely risk and taxes. 
• How and why stock options are taxed and how they are paid for.
• The importance of providing the correct documentation. 
• Why dividing stock options at the time of the divorce may not actually make things easier. 

What is Divorce at Altitude? 

Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, se

What is Divorce at Altitude?

Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado.

To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here. If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at info@kalamaya.law.

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First impressions are essential to success, especially in court and legal proceedings. Giving other parties and authorities a good perception of yourself in court is key to your credibility, which ultimately helps win a case. Today’s guest Jessica Brylo, J.D., M.A. is an expert in witness preparation and the owner of Trial Dynamics, a national trial consulting firm specializing in plaintiff cases.

In today’s episode we learn about Jessica’s professional background, her role in the legal team, the biases that occur during custody evaluations, her approach to reframing the narrative, why it is important to focus on relevant facts, simple tips to give a good impression, how she deals with emotional and angry clients, and much more. 

Key Points From This Episode:

• Why impressions of the judge and jury are so important in a divorce case.
• Examples of some of the biases that can manifest during custody evaluations.
• How reframing the perception of your situation can help avoid giving a bad impression.
• Tips to guide the perception of yourself in court. 
• How speaking negatively about the other parent can be bad for your case.
• How impressions during your court appearance can affect your credibility.
• How to properly prepare for negative accusations and how to overcome them.
• The best way of using anger to get a favorable opinion. 
• Listeners get an essential tip for appearing in court: be calm.
• Common mistakes that people going through a divorce make.

About Jessica Brylo
 
Jessica Brylo, J.D., M.A. is the owner and lead litigation consultant at Trial Dynamics, a national trial consulting firm specializing in plaintiff’s cases. In the civil arena, she works with attorneys to reframe the story and themes of the case based on her knowledge of human decision-making. She is skilled in understanding human behavior and is one of the only litigation consultants in the nation to turn these talents into assisting with family law cases. She does witness preparation work for clients in divorce and custody battles with an emphasis on altering emotions that are contributing to problematic behaviors during testimony.

What is Divorce at Altitude? 

What is Divorce at Altitude?

Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado.

To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here. If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at info@kalamaya.law.

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Ryan Kalamaya describes the difference between liquid and illiquid assets. According to Investopedia.com, “Liquidity describes the degree to which an asset or security can be quickly bought or sold in the market without affecting the asset’s price. …. Cash is considered the standard for liquidity because it can most quickly and easily be converted into other assets.” 

 Key Points in Episode:

• Examples of illiquid assets that are tangible
  • Houses
  • Cars
  • Art
• Intangible asset that is arguably liquid is cryptocurrency
• Illiquid assets
  • Private businesses
  • Stock options and Restricted Stock
  • Trust Interests
  • Pension plans
• In a divorce we don't simply chop everything in half. We need to take into consideration liquidity, taxes, timing, etc.
• https://www.northerntrust.com/united-states/institute/articles/divorce-and-illiquid-assets-strategies-for-moving-forward

Step by Step Colorado Divorce Guide

The initial thought of trying to file for divorce can be overwhelming and emotionally exhausting. 

Ryan Kalamaya, one of the founding partners of innovative law firm Kalamaya | Goscha, has created a simple, step by step guide to the Colorado divorce process, so you know what to expect and how to best protect yourself and your assets.  

Each 5-minute episode will cover the process for divorce, parenting in a divorce, property division, and more. To watch the videos of each episode, click here.

About Kalamaya | Goscha

Kalamaya | Goscha is an innovative law firm with an award-winning team of trial lawyers specializing in highly personal disputes — divorce, child custody, property division, maintenance/alimony,

What is Divorce at Altitude?

Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado.

To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here. If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at info@kalamaya.law.

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With divorce rates on the rise, more and more couples are electing to sign a prenuptial agreement before walking down the aisle. Recently the celebrity world has seen its fair share of drama when it comes to enforcing prenups... from Dr. Dre's ex wife ripping up the document and claiming more than $2 million in spousal support, to Kanye West challenging the validity of his prenup in his divorce with Kim Kardashian. 

So, what actually happens when a prenup needs to be enforced? What do attorneys look for to determine if a prenup is valid or not?

This week, we revisit our conversation with Jim Bailey, one of Denver’s premier divorce lawyers and family law experts to discuss what he looks for in marital agreement documents to determine the validity of them.

Highlights From This Episode:

• Particular language attorneys look for in a marital agreement
•  Why the year a prenup was drafted matters in the state of Colorado
•  How attorneys determine if the negotiation process was sufficient and voluntary
• Role of a consultant for another attorney in determining the validity of a prenup
•  What happens with a divorce in another state
• What happens with an instate divorce with an out of state marital agreement
• Oral marital contracts and if they are enforceable in the state of Colorado

 About Jim Bailey

Jim was born and raised in Denver, Colorado. Jim has written a number of articles on legal issues and was also a Legislative Review Writer, Volume 21, Pacific Law Journal and co-author of the Colorado Continuing Legal Education publication on Marital Agreements. Jim graduated from the National Institute of Trial Advocacy and is now a member of the faculty of that distinguished organization. Jim is a member of the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association and the Faculty of Federal Advocates, and also a member of the Legislative Committee, Family Law Section and Probate Section of the Colorado Bar Association. His practice concentrates on litigation, with an emphasis in family law and commercial matters. In addition, Jim has a substantial appellate practice.

What is Divorce at Altitude? 

Ryan Kalamaya and

What is Divorce at Altitude?

Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado.

To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here. If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at info@kalamaya.law.

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Ryan Kalamaya defines tangible and intangible assets to help understand how the court decides to divide property in a Colorado divorce. 

Key Points in This Episode

• Defining "Property"
• What is not "property."
  • Term life insurance policy
  • Leased vehicle
  • Discretionary trust
  • Gifts not yet received
  • Social Security benefits (they can be an economic circumstance)
  • Education degree (such as a law or medical degree)
  • Military disability benefits 
• Tangible vs. Intangible
  • Tangible: 
    • real estate
    • cash
    • bank accounts
    • investment accounts
    • cryptocurrency
    • retirement plans
    • furniture
    • Household goods
    • Automobiles
    • Livestock
    • Gold
    • Art
    • Wine
• Grey area - NFT for tangible assets
• Intangible
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Franchises
  • Patents
  • Copyrights
  • Mineral rights
  • Goodwill in a business
• Division of property can be impacted if, for example, the marital estate is 75% of intangible assets.

Step by Step Colorado Divorce Guide

The initial thought of trying to file for divorce can be overwhelming and emotionally exhausting. 

Ryan Kalamaya, one of the founding partners of innovative law firm Kalamaya | Goscha, has created a simple, step by step guide to the Colorado divorce process, so you know what to expect and how to best protect yourself and your assets.  

Each 5-minute episode will cover the process for divorce, parenting in a divorce, property division, and more. To watch the videos of each episode, click here.

About Kalamaya | Goscha

Kalamaya | Goscha is an innovative law firm with an award-winning team of trial lawyers specializing in highly personal disputes — divorce, child custody, property division, maintenance/alimony, pre-marital and marital agreements, and

What is Divorce at Altitude?

Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado.

To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here. If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at info@kalamaya.law.

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Ryan Kalamaya explains what happens in a divorce if  part of your income consists of stock options, restricted stock units (RSUs), restricted stock and deferred compensation.

Key Points:

• Income vs. Property
• Look at the contract to see if there is a presently enforceable right. 
• It is true, however, to state that vested options during the marriage is property 
• How timing is important when it comes to these issues
• For exec comp when there is a combo of marital and separate, there are a couple different ways to divide the income
• Different Valuation Methods used Similar to Episode 73 with dividing qualified retirement plans in a divorce
  • Present valuation
  • Deferred Distribution
  • Retained Jurisdiction
• For more info:
  • Property Division in Episode 56
  • Marital & Separate Property in Episode 58
  • Dividing Marital Property in Episode 61
  • Taxes Implications in a Colorado Divorce in Episode 97

Step by Step Colorado Divorce Guide

The initial thought of trying to file for divorce can be overwhelming and emotionally exhausting. 

Ryan Kalamaya, one of the founding partners of innovative law firm Kalamaya | Goscha, has created a simple, step by step guide to the Colorado divorce process, so you know what to expect and how to best protect yourself and your assets.  

Each 5-minute episode will cover the process for divorce, parenting in a divorce, property division, and more. To watch the videos of each episode, click here.

About Kalamaya | Goscha

Kalamaya | Goscha is an innovative law firm with an award-winning team of trial lawyers specializing in highly personal disputes — divorce,

What is Divorce at Altitude?

Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado.

To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here. If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at info@kalamaya.law.

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The more money people have, the more resources they have to fight in a divorce scenario. This week, we’re tackling the topic of high-asset divorces and the unique issues that arise. We delve into the complexity of asset valuation, the question of generational wealth, property allocation, and tax implications, as well as the complications of calculating alimony according to income! Tune in to find out more about the intricacies of dealing with a high-asset divorce, including the unique parenting disputes that arise, the multitude of experts involved, and so much more!

Key Points From This Episode:

• What constitutes a high asset in a divorce scenario.
• Understanding the unique issues that come with high-asset divorces.
• The complexity of valuation in a high-asset divorce.
• The question of generational wealth in a divorce.
• Insight into the tax implications of high assets.
• Estate planning and marital assets versus separate property in a high-asset divorce.
• The complicated question of property allocation!
• Enforcing premarital and marital agreements in high-asset divorces.
• The complications of calculating income and alimony.
• Some of the unique parenting disputes that arise in high-asset divorces.
• Exploring the typical personalities of high-asset divorce clients.
• The various experts involved in a high-asset divorce.

What is Divorce at Altitude?

Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado.

If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at info@kalamaya.law.

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What is Divorce at Altitude?

Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado.

To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here. If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at info@kalamaya.law.

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Technology has moved at a rapid pace in the past two decades, especially when it comes to social media and new forms of communication. As a result, lawyers need to be up to date on the many different formats evidence can come in, whether it’s a crucial series of text messages or a video on Instagram. They also need to be sure that their clients are aware of how text messages can inadvertently be deleted by their software or service provider, and the types of consequences that could entail.

Today, Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha discuss the modern family law firm and how to make the most of technology to give your clients the best service possible. You’ll learn about the role that automation plays, from email templates to document management, and how it allows lawyers to spend more time and energy doing deep work serving their clients with fewer distractions and more focus. 

We reflect on how the pandemic has affected in-person hearings, the hybrid approach we expect going forward, and how to know when to use platforms like Zoom and Webex for remote input from experts. Amy also shares a breakdown of how they manage regular check-ins with their clients and describes their models for representation as well as when they can be best applied.

Key Points From This Episode:

• What it means to have a digital modern mindset in your law practice.
• The concept of deep work, its benefits, and how to achieve it.
• Why it’s so important that lawyers avoid burnout.
• An overview of the components of a modern family law firm.
• Examples of how lawyers can institute automation in their firm.
• How our firm structures its workflows and why digital checklists are so useful.
• Discover how automation can help lawyers do their best work.
• An overview of document management in a law firm and what that entails.
• Why law firms need to be up to date on different communication technologies.
• How text messages can be used in a case and how to ensure authenticity.
• What clients and lawyers need to be aware of regarding text messages.
• Why lawyers need to be up to date on the different formats evidence can come in.
• The impact of the pandemic on hearings and meetings.
• How in-person hearings are being combined with remote online presence from experts.
• How technology can be used to

What is Divorce at Altitude?

Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado.

To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here. If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at info@kalamaya.law.

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Ryan Kalamaya explains how payments are made from one spouse to another to divide property at the end of a divorce. Divorce attorneys often call those property division payments "equalization payments". Ryan discusses promissory notes, interest rates, and common issues such as securitizing the payments with real estate or a business. 

Step by Step Colorado Divorce Guide

The initial thought of trying to file for divorce can be overwhelming and emotionally exhausting. 

Ryan Kalamaya, one of the founding partners of innovative law firm Kalamaya | Goscha, has created a simple, step by step guide to the Colorado divorce process, so you know what to expect and how to best protect yourself and your assets.  

Each 5-minute episode will cover the process for divorce, parenting in a divorce, property division, and more. To watch the videos of each episode, click here.

About Kalamaya | Goscha

Kalamaya | Goscha is an innovative law firm with an award-winning team of trial lawyers specializing in highly personal disputes — divorce, child custody, property division, maintenance/alimony, pre-marital and marital agreements, and collaborative divorce — in Colorado. If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at info@kalamaya.law.

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What is Divorce at Altitude?

Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado.

To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here. If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at info@kalamaya.law.

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Dive into the complexities of child support with Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha where 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 educational expenses.
  - Discussion on the confusion between spousal maintenance and child support, clarifying its purpose and calculation basis.

- Determining Child Support:
  - Insight into Colorado's child support worksheet and the factors affecting child support calculations, such as gross income, parenting time, and health insurance contributions.
  - Emphasis on the importance of understanding gross vs. net income and how various expenses and credits are factored into the child support calculation.

Important Factors and Disputes:

- Income Considerations:
  - Detailed discussion on how income is defined and disputed, including overtime, self-employment income, and non-traditional income sources.
  - Exploration of circumstances that might lead to income imputation and the impact of remarriage on child support calculations.

- Extracurricular and Educational Expenses:
  - How extracurricular activities and private schooling decisions can influence child support, stressing the importance of a child’s historical lifestyle.
 
- Modification and Enforcement of Child Support:
  - Guidance on how child support can be modified due to significant changes in financial circumstances, emphasizing the need for documentation and legal processes.
  - Strategies for enforcing child support payments, including motions for contempt, wage garnishments, and the role of Child Support Enforcement agencies.

Listener Engagement and Resources:

📞  Connect with us: 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kalamayagoscha 
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kalamaya-goscha/ 
• Phone: 970.315.2365 
• Email: info@kalamaya.law

This episode serves as a comprehensive guide for anyone navigating the intricacies of child support, offering valuable insights into its determination, modification, and enforcement.

What is Divorce at Altitude?

Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado.

To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here. If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at info@kalamaya.law.

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Welcome to another episode of Divorce at Altitude. Joining us in conversation today is Maha Kamal, founding attorney at Colorado Family Law Project. Join us to learn who qualifies for an LLP’s support, what Access to Justice is, and how the LLP program looks to solve simple divorce cases.

Maha sees the role of an LLP fitting into the legal system similarly to that of a physician’s assistant, with its own flourishing community serving a different purpose that doesn’t infringe on that of an attorney. We touch on limited scope, the development of state-specific LLP materials, and the role of National roundtable discussions, before Maha gives us a rundown of the timeline for proposal submission and eventual implementation in Colorado. 

Key Points From This Episode:

• A definition for what an LLP is: Limited License Paraprofessional.
• The LLP’s purpose to complement attorney work and to address access to justice crisis.
• The process of becoming co-chair and formalizing a preliminary report.
• The Supreme Court’s response to the report and the conversation around details.
• What Access to Justice is and why it’s so important.
• How limited scope ties into Access to Justice. 
• The intent of the program to address simple divorce cases.
• The net marital asset cap which currently sits at 200 000.
• What happens when it is discovered at a later stage where the couple exceeds the cap.
• Collaborations with the Utah model to develop the LLP material in Colorado.
• What can come from hearing out attorneys: hearing points you hadn’t considered. 
• The role of the National Roundtable discussions. 
• Their goal for a proposal for implementation by June.
• Her focus on families who do not have support, along with mediations, having completed her CFI training.

What is Divorce at Altitude?

Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado.

If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one

What is Divorce at Altitude?

Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado.

To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here. If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at info@kalamaya.law.

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What happens if you discover after your final orders are given that your ex-spouse did not fully disclose his or her assets in their sworn financial statement?

Ryan Kalamaya explains how, depending on the timing, the court handles a lack of disclosure in a Colorado divorce. 

Step by Step Colorado Divorce Guide

The initial thought of trying to file for divorce can be overwhelming and emotionally exhausting. 

Ryan Kalamaya, one of the founding partners of innovative law firm Kalamaya | Goscha, has created a simple, step by step guide to the Colorado divorce process, so you know what to expect and how to best protect yourself and your assets.  

Each 5-minute episode will cover the process for divorce, parenting in a divorce, property division, and more. To watch the videos of each episode, click here.

About Kalamaya | Goscha

Kalamaya | Goscha is an innovative law firm with an award-winning team of trial lawyers specializing in highly personal disputes — divorce, child custody, property division, maintenance/alimony, pre-marital and marital agreements, and collaborative divorce — in Colorado. If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at info@kalamaya.law.

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What is Divorce at Altitude?

Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado.

To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here. If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at info@kalamaya.law.

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When a child becomes involved in a court case, there are different proceedings followed, other players involved in the system, and separate issues relating to information and safety regarding the child. Cases can become increasingly complicated when you have a juvenile issue going on with a pending family law matter.

Today we welcome to the podcast Elizabeth Hardman, an attorney with our firm. Elizabeth went to law school at DU in Denver and started her law career as a public defender in Northern Colorado. She currently practices adult and juvenile criminal defense, DUI/DWAI defense, and family law. Today we talk about juvenile delinquency and how this issue might come up in a family law context. 

Key Points From This Episode:

• What juvenile delinquency entails and more about what sets apart juvenile court. 
• Who are the players within the juvenile court system?
• More about the involvement of the Department of Human Services (DHS). 
• How courts get status updates on how juveniles are doing during the trial and post-sentencing.
• Elizabeth talks about the court proceedings of a juvenile case; what a family might expect. 
• When a juvenile case may go to a jury trial. 
• Diversions in juvenile cases; what that means and how it differs from jurisdictions. 
• How a juvenile delinquency issue can come up in a family law context.
• Does the child need an independent voice? A question that may arise in these cases.
• Issues related to what information you can get from a juvenile case that goes to a child expert.
• As a family law attorney, who would be the first person to contact in a juvenile case: the juvenile defense attorney. 
• Other situations where you could see where there is an intersection between juvenile cases and family law cases.
• If the child is involved in a juvenile charge, do they have the right to an attorney?
• Attorney-client privilege; how does that work with parents involved?

What is Divorce at Altitude?

Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya

What is Divorce at Altitude?

Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado.

To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here. If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at info@kalamaya.law.

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Ryan Kalamaya discusses the do's and don'ts when divorcing the co-owner of your business. 

Step by Step Colorado Divorce Guide

The initial thought of trying to file for divorce can be overwhelming and emotionally exhausting. 

Ryan Kalamaya, one of the founding partners of innovative law firm Kalamaya | Goscha, has created a simple, step by step guide to the Colorado divorce process, so you know what to expect and how to best protect yourself and your assets.  

Each 5-minute episode will cover the process for divorce, parenting in a divorce, property division, and more. To watch the videos of each episode, click here.

About Kalamaya | Goscha

Kalamaya | Goscha is an innovative law firm with an award-winning team of trial lawyers specializing in highly personal disputes — divorce, child custody, property division, maintenance/alimony, pre-marital and marital agreements, and collaborative divorce — in Colorado. If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at info@kalamaya.law.

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What is Divorce at Altitude?

Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado.

To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here. If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at info@kalamaya.law.

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When it comes to custody evaluations, the court has to be thorough. CFI reports can prove to be inadequate if not paired with guidance and a better understanding of the nuances at play. This is where the work-product expert comes into the picture. 

Joining us to explain the invaluable role of work-product experts in custody evaluations is Dr. Andrew Loizeaux, licensed clinical psychologist and work-product expert. Dr. Loizeaux is a veteran when it comes to ethical principles and has performed over 400 custody evaluations in child and family investigations since 1988. 

In this episode, he walks us through his process and clarifies the insurmountable value his role plays in the custody evaluation process. We discover the alarming prevalence of problematic custody evaluation reports and learn about the purpose of informational and standard of care reviews. Tune in to find out more about this crucial position and how, if carried out properly, a work-product review allows for a fair and unbiased verdict.

Key Points From This Episode:

• What a work-product expert does and the criteria by which they review.
• Dr. Loizeaux walks us through his work-product review process.
• A client’s options if they get an adverse CFI report.
• Dr. Loizeaux’s protocol when dealing with conflicting PREs in custody cases. 
• Common pitfalls of CFIs and PREs.
• The danger of confirmation bias in a custody case.
• The alarming prevalence of problematic custody evaluation reports.
• The importance of experience and varied expertise in the work-product review field.
• The value a work-product expert adds to a case.
• Why recommendations by anyone without a court-appointed role are not accepted.
• What informational and standard of care reviews are and the purposes they serve.
• The best time to hire a work-product expert.
• What a work-product expert investigates, once hired.
• How long the work-product review generally takes.

What is Divorce at Altitude?

Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discove

What is Divorce at Altitude?

Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado.

To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here. If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at info@kalamaya.law.

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Benjamin Franklin once said that nothing in this world is certain, except death and taxes. One of the exceptions, however, is the transfer of marital property in a divorce. Transfer of marital property is not a taxable event under Section 1041 of the IRS Code. However, embedded taxes can result in a lower valuation. Other specific tax situations that we commonly see in a divorce are:

• Real estate commission on a house
• Episode 65 on What Happens to the House in a Divorce
• Pension is divided in the future. Husband will pay tax.
• Partnership interest
• Stocks and bonds
• Trust interests
• Investment properties
• Stock options

Ryan Kalamaya explains some basic tax situations that can occur in a divorce in the state of Colorado.

Step by Step Colorado Divorce Guide

The initial thought of trying to file for divorce can be overwhelming and emotionally exhausting. 

Ryan Kalamaya, one of the founding partners of innovative law firm Kalamaya | Goscha, has created a simple, step by step guide to the Colorado divorce process, so you know what to expect and how to best protect yourself and your assets.  

Each 5-minute episode will cover the process for divorce, parenting in a divorce, property division, and more. To watch the videos of each episode, click here.

About Kalamaya | Goscha

Kalamaya | Goscha is an innovative law firm with an award-winning team of trial lawyers specializing in highly personal disputes — divorce, child custody, property division, maintenance/alimony, pre-marital and marital agreements, and collaborative divorce — in Colorado. If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at info@kalamaya.law.

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What is Divorce at Altitude?

Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado.

To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here. If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at info@kalamaya.law.

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Following Episode 91 on PREs, this week, we are talking about Child and Family Investigators (CFIs). We are honored to have attorney CFI, Erika Gebhardt, here to talk us through this arm of the court and outline the process that follows from the time she takes on a case.

For the first five years of her practice, Erika focused almost exclusively on litigating family law matters, during which time she realized that she was passionate about cases involving children. She then became a CFI and is trained in the collaborative dissolution process. She is also a Parenting Coordinator and Decision-Maker (PCDM), as well as a Child Legal Representative (CLR).

She currently runs a medium-sized family law firm, Gebhardt Emerson Moodie Bonanno, LLC, and focuses her efforts on creative solutions for families rather than taking their issues into the courtroom, where a judge must decide, in a relatively short space of time, on issues that can have significant long-term consequences on a child’s wellbeing. In today’s episode, we dive into the details: hear the difference between a CFI and a PRE, the fees and cap of a CFI, and how the report and recommendations function, as well as how relocation cases work, and so much more! We hope you’ll join us for another informative episode aimed at helping you navigate divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado.

Key Points From This Episode:

• What a CFI is and how they differ from a PRE.
• Erika talks us through the process that follows after she is appointed to a case.
• Balancing out any potential bias that's created by who she meets with first. 
• The intake packet she works with and the witnesses that could be called. 
• How neutral collaterals like teachers and counselors are often the most helpful to the judge. 
• How Erika discerns additional witnesses to give what she needs. 
• Why her firm has two CFIs on each case.
• Setting up the report and recommendations to give both parents something to work with. 
• The ways that CFI investigations are limited when it comes to mental health diagnosis. 
• Discussing the cap on CFI fees and the only times when they go above this.
• The challenge

What is Divorce at Altitude?

Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado.

To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here. If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at info@kalamaya.law.

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What happens when Eric Wolf borrowed money from a friend or family at some point in the marriage to assist in making a down payment on a house? Is that loan a marital debt that they both properties are responsible for paying back?  

After determining if it was a loan or a gift, Ryan breaks down the different factors that the court looks at to determine whether or not a borrowed amount is a real debt.  

Some of the factors are:

•  Is there a written agreement?
• Has interest been charged?
• Fixed schedule of repayments?
• Collateral given?
• Have payments actually been made?
• Was there a reasonable prospect of repayment?
• Did the parties conduct themselves as if it was a loan?
• Statute of limitations

For further information on gifts to the marital estate, you can also listen to Episode 84 on Economic Fault and Dissipation of Assets and Episode 90 on Gifts to the Marital Estate.

Step by Step Colorado Divorce Guide

The initial thought of trying to file for divorce can be overwhelming and emotionally exhausting. 

Ryan Kalamaya, one of the founding partners of innovative law firm Kalamaya | Goscha, has created a simple, step by step guide to the Colorado divorce process, so you know what to expect and how to best protect yourself and your assets.  

Each 5-minute episode will cover the process for divorce, parenting in a divorce, property division, and more. To watch the videos of each episode, click here.

About Kalamaya | Goscha

Kalamaya | Goscha is an innovative law firm with an award-winning team of trial lawyers specializing in highly personal disputes — divorce, child custody, property division, maintenance/alimony, pre-marital and marital agreemen

What is Divorce at Altitude?

Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado.

To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here. If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at info@kalamaya.law.

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This week we are talking about narcissistic abuse and the issues that arise when navigating divorce with someone with Narcissistic Personality Disorder. We are joined by Boulder-based author, narcissistic abuse survival coach, and founder of narcissistabusesupport.com, Tracy Malone. Tracy is a survivor of narcissistic abuse herself and she is here today to share her experience and discuss her book, Divorcing Your Narcissist: You Can’t Make This Shit Up. In this episode, Tracy walks us through the different types of narcissists and the various war tactics they might bring to a divorce scenario. We learn how to identify their projections as confessions and we discover the critical importance of paying attention to detail and ensuring you have a watertight strategy that protects you from future abuse. Tune in to hear how gaslighting comes into play and why having a therapist or coach is crucial to immunize you against it. In Tracy’s words, “There is hope.” With the right team and strategy, you will come out the other side! 

Key Points From This Episode:

• Two different types of narcissists: overt and covert narcissists.
• Tracy makes the distinction between a rich narcissist and a poor narcissist.
• How a narcissist’s projections are generally confessions.
• Narcissists’ inability to empathize and their need to win.
• The danger of a narcissist’s warped perception in a divorce scenario.
• Distressing examples of the lengths a narcissist might go to to ‘win’ a divorce.
• Tracy’s torturous divorce experience and the difficulty of exiting a narcissistic abusive relationship.
• The importance of having a future-proof strategy and the right team on your side.
• The need for finite details in the divorce decree with a narcissist to avoid future abuse.
• How gaslighting comes into play when divorcing a narcissist.
• How having a therapist or a coach can help to immunize you against gaslighting tactics.
• Tracy’s words of encouragement for those going through or recovering from a divorce with a narcissist.

What is Divorce at Altitude?

Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family la

What is Divorce at Altitude?

Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado.

To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here. If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at info@kalamaya.law.

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Custody cases are frequently complex, but when the grandparents are involved, they can become even more so. Talking to us today about grandparent's rights in Colorado custody cases is family law practitioner, attorney, and partner at Dailey & Pratt, Joel Pratt. We start the episode with a definition of what "Standing" means, and why this is crucial in allowing a grandparent's involvement.

Joel breaks down Troxel v. Granville, and how this impacts a grandparent's access to a grandchild while using a hypothetical example of how Colorado case law would be applied. We find out how a dependency-neglect case overcomes the Troxel presumption, and what happens when a previously unfit parent becomes a fit parent. 

Joel also provides some insight into why he advises the light-touch approach to grandparent involvement, and how grandparents can provide a calming influence. We also discuss why family law generally gives more weight to the parents than the grandparents, and why Joel feels that grandparent’s rights in Colorado are fairly limited.

Key Points From This Episode:

• What “Standing” means, and how it applies to grandparents.
• Why standing matters, and the laws surrounding a grandparent’s roles and rights around a grandchild’s wellbeing. 
• Troxel v Granville, and how this case impacts a grandparent’s access to a grandchild. 
• A hypothetical example of how Colorado case law will be applied. 
• Understanding the underlying presumption of Troxel that a parent’s decision is presumptively in the best interest of the child. 
• A walk-through of a dependency-neglect case, and the implication for the Troxel presumption. 
• Why a family law case will generally give more weight to the parent's constitutional rights. 
• A hypothetical case illustrating what Joel means about family law and the parent's constitutional rights. 
• How the allocation of parental responsibilities changes if a parent who lost a dependency-neglect case becomes a fit parent. 
• The light-touch approach, and what happens when a parent and a grandparent with parental responsibilities are aligned. 
• Keeping grandparents involved as a calming influence. 
• Why Joel feels grandparents’ rights in Colorado are fairly limited.
• Some examples

What is Divorce at Altitude?

Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado.

To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here. If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at info@kalamaya.law.

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What is Divorce at Altitude?

Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado.

To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here. If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at info@kalamaya.law.

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Aspen divorce lawyer Ryan Kalamaya explains future contingent beneficial interests in a trust and how they are addressed in a Colorado divorce.

What happens if there is an interest in something like a marital trust or another kind of trust based on a future contingency?

 3 Different Methods

• Deferred distribution
  • 60/40%
• Separate property for gift or inheritance
• Post-decree appreciation?
  • Taxes?
  • CPA or arbitration
• Reserved jurisdiction
     Marital trust
     Estate taxes or other 
     Post-decree appreciation
     Arbitration
• Net present value
     Discount for the risk of forfeiture
     IRM Mohrlang

 Experts

• Valuation experts
•  Estate experts - is it even property?

Related episodes 

•   Episode #17 - Expert Witnesses
•   Episode # 56 - Property Division
•   Episode #58 - Marital and Separate Property
•   Episode # 86 - Trusts

What is Divorce at Altitude?

Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado.

To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here. If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at info@kalamaya.law.

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When there are highly contentious cases involving the allocation of parental responsibilities, the court may need to appoint an expert to conduct an investigation. That’s where today’s guest comes in. Dr. Kathleen McNamara is a licensed psychologist and Parental Responsibility Evaluator (PRE) in Fort Collins, Colorado.

As the name suggests, a PRE is a licensed individual who helps the court allocate parental responsibilities between parents in a way that will best meet the immediate and future needs of any children involved. As a PRE, Dr. McNamara plays a crucial role in helping parents develop effective methods for co-parent communication and coordination but, as you’ll discover in today’s episode, there are currently a number of challenges facing PREs across the country, including Colorado.

Listen in as Dr. McNamara shares her insights with Amy Goscha into what is being referred to as a nationwide health crisis as the number of evaluators dwindles and how she believes we can begin to address some of the complex issues facing PREs, emphasizing the importance of continued education and greater protection, and more.

Key Points From This Episode:

• An introduction to Dr. McNamara and her private practice.
• Her involvement with Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC) and other groups.
• Defining Parental Responsibility Evaluation (PRE) and Dr. McNamara’s responsibilities.
• The prerequisites for becoming a Parental Responsibility Evaluator.
• Why Dr. McNamara believes that appointing a PRE should be the last resort.
• Understanding the nuances of PREs and the ongoing training that is required.
• The role that complete transparency and being open to scrutiny plays for PREs.
• Some of the troubling trends taking place in the field, not just in Colorado but nationwide.
• Why Dr. McNamara sees House Bill 21-1228 as a tipping point for many PREs.
• The varying levels of experience among the 37 PREs left in Colorado.
• Other challenges faced by evaluators in the field, including sub-standard work.
• Cases when a child and family investigator (CFI) or a PRE is required.
• Dr. McNamara’s work on the Model Standards of Practice for Child Custody Evaluation.
• What she believes is necessary to encourage more PREs to join the field, including more research and greater protection

What is Divorce at Altitude?

Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado.

To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here. If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at info@kalamaya.law.

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Ryan Kalamaya explains the difference between gifts to the marital estate and the depletion of separate property in a Colorado divorce. Below is an outline of topics covered. 

Gifts to the Marital Estate:
 

•   Eric's separate property is converted into marital property
•   Gifts vs. Loans
•   Contribution vs. Separate Property
•   The most common result is that it is treated as marital property

 
Depletion of Separate Property:
 

•   Melanie inherits $5M and the parties spend extravagantly on vacations and jet-set lifestyle
•   Money no longer exists
•   Factor on dividing remaining property under CRS 14-10-113

 
Other related episodes:

•   Episode 56 on Property Division
•   Episode 58 on Marital & Separate Property
•   Episode 61 on Dividing marital property
•   Episode 29 on Proving Separate Property in a Divorce

What is Divorce at Altitude?

Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado.

To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here. If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at info@kalamaya.law.

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According to surveys, around 90% of children aged 13-17 have used social media, and around 51% do so daily. Adults also use social media consistently—data shows that in 2018, 72% of US adults used at least one social media platform regularly.

Ryan and Amy discuss the pros, cons and relevant issues of social media and co-parenting. Below is an outline of their conversation. 

Parents' Use

Positives

•  Enhanced communication
• Gaming with kids
• Accountability
• Photo Sharing
• Facetime with kids
• Organizational tools like shared calendars

Negatives

• Exposure/oversharing/privacy
• Opportunity for proxy wars
• New relationships

Things to Consider in Parenting Plan

• Posting pictures of kids?
•  How will you handle social media regarding your children? For example, can you both make Facebook posts with your children in them? If so, what are the boundaries? Having these sorts of conversations can be uncomfortable, but it's necessary to make sure no boundaries are crossed.
• How will you and your co-parent handle social media regarding each other? For example, can you make posts about each other? Can you communicate with one another using social media? If so, what are the guidelines? Is there a curfew for when you can communicate with one another? Answering these questions can help you have a more amicable co-parenting relationship.
• Updates on new relationships
• Kids following parents

Suggested Terms Re: The Parents' Social Media

• "Parents shall not make disparaging statements about the other parent or a child on social media/networking sites to which the child may have access."
• "Neither parent shall post nude or otherwise inappropriate photos of the child on an social media/networking site."

 Kids' Use

• Do they have accounts or not?
• Establishing rules of what is appropriate to post
• Privacy settings
• Time limitations for kids
  • You and your co-parent should set the same boundaries for how much time your child can spend on social media so that you don't end up in a "good cop, bad cop"

What is Divorce at Altitude?

Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado.

To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here. If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at info@kalamaya.law.

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Ryan Kalamaya explains the difference between a legal separation and divorce in Colorado.

A legal separation is a court case where your spouse and you go through the same processes as a divorce without the issuance of an actual divorce decree. The main difference between legal separation and divorce is that after legal separation, you are still married. A legal separation mainly separates your finances but you remain married and therefore cannot remarry.

Reasons to Choose Legal Separation over Divorce:

• Religious opposition to getting a divorce;
• You may still want to reconcile but have concerns about maintaining joint finances. One party may have trouble managing money or engaging in behavior that is depleting the marital estate;
• There may be tax-related or insurance-related benefits to remaining married;
• Potential retirement-related benefits related to staying married;
• Or the parties may simply not be ready to be “divorced”;

What is Divorce at Altitude?

Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado.

To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here. If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at info@kalamaya.law.

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Although the term parental alienation is thrown around a lot in various custody cases, there are actually two different types of alienation, unintentional and intentional parental alienation.

Family law attorney Jill Coil discusses the difference between unintentional and intentional parental alienation and different strategies and advice parents can use to deal with the alienating parent. 

About Jill Coil

Jill Coil founded Coillaw in December of 2014 with the goal of empathizing, protecting, and advocating for families through legal representation.  She has received many awards in Utah for her on-going work in family law cases and her avocation for her clients.  Jill also has a tech start up called Simpleending.com bringing affordable quality online divorce technology to the public without the need to hire an attorney.  She also recently launched a female led Personal Injury firm, Moxie Law Group. She is actively engaged in her community through charitable work through The Coil foundation which she started with her husband. She is a mother of four amazing children and when possible loves to travel the world.

What is Divorce at Altitude?

Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado.

If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at info@kalamaya.law.

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What is Divorce at Altitude?

Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado.

To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here. If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at info@kalamaya.law.

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What is Divorce at Altitude?

Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado.

To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here. If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at info@kalamaya.law.

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Intersection of D&N cases and Divorce

What is dependency and neglect?

Dependency and neglect (D&N) cases concern child abuse or neglect. These are civil cases that do not involve the criminal prosecution of parents, but there could be a concurrent criminal case. The D&N court has jurisdiction over children for their safety, protection, stability, and family preservation.

When is a child dependent or neglected?

•a parent, guardian, or legal custodian abandoned the child or subjected them to mistreatment or abuse.

•the child lacks proper parental care through the actions or omissions of a parent, guardian, or legal custodian

•the child’s environment is injurious to his or her welfare

•a parent, guardian, or legal custodian fails or refuses to provide the child with proper or necessary subsistence, education, medical care, or any other care necessary for the child’s health, guidance, or well-being

•the child is homeless, without proper care

•the child is a runaway or is otherwise beyond the control of a parent, guardian, or legal custodian

•the child was born affected by alcohol or substance exposure

•a parent, guardian, or legal custodian subjected another child to an identifiable pattern of habitual abuse

What are the various roles/players involved in a D&N case?

•Lawyers- Parents, guardians, or legal custo­dians named in a D&N case as respondents may hire counsel or, if they cannot afford a lawyer, the court will determine their eligibility for a state-funded lawyer to represent them.

•DHS caseworker- DHS caseworkers coordinate services and maintain contact with the family. They also provide the court with written reports (family service plans).

•Guardian ad litem (GAL). The GAL is the lawyer assigned to represent the child’s best interests. The GAL must advocate on behalf of the child’s health, safety, and well-being.

•County attorney - The county attorney (or city attorney of a city and county)6 represents DHS and is responsible for initiating the D&N case. County attorneys work with caseworkers to make recommendations to the court regard­ing the child’s best interests.

•CASA volunteer - CASA volunteers are appointed by a judge to gather information about the child and make recommendations to inform the judge’s decision-making.

What is involved with the D&N Process?

•Initial matters. A D&N case begins when the county attorney or, in Denver and Broomfield, the city/county attorney, files a

What is Divorce at Altitude?

Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado.

To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here. If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at info@kalamaya.law.

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What happens if someone withdraws $100,000 from a joint bank account right before a divorce?

•  Timing matters
•  Not dissipation

Personal injury proceeds in an irrevocable trust

•  Giving a tractor to a family member years beforehand
•  Not supporting someone's military career
•  Hail damage to a car
•  Liquidating assets to pay for legitimate marital purposes
•  Merely suffering stock or business losses
• Dissipation
•  Gambling losses
• Intentionally damaging personal property
• Withdrawal of investment funds
•  Sale of personal property
• Failure to pay lease payments on a vehicle and acceleration of entire debt for the default
• Gifts to children - recent ones were dissipation
• Use of marital property to pay separate debt
• Transfer of property to a party's brother
• Husband transferred $217k - treated the funds as if they were still in existence
• Voluntary underemployment
• Money spent on another relationship
•  Excessive vacations
• Automatic Temporary Injunction - 

 • Intent matters
  ○ Episode 74 with Joe Maher
  ○ Episode 9 - Auto Injunction

What is Divorce at Altitude?

Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado.

To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here. If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at info@kalamaya.law.

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Our fictitious divorce client Eric Wolff was skiing down a slope at Aspen Highlands when someone hit him from behind. As a result of the accident, Eric was out of work for a substantial amount of time. Does Melanie have a right to any of his personal injury settlement?

Ryan Kalamaya and Philip Goldberg discuss what happens if there is a personal injury or workers comp claim in a divorce in Colorado.

About Philip Goldberg

Philip Goldberg is a family law attorney who focuses his practice on complex family law matters, and also has extensive experience in probate/estate litigation, real estate litigation, commercial litigation, and appellate practice. He is licensed to practice before all state courts of Colorado and Georgia as well as the United States District Courts for the District of Colorado and the Northern District of Georgia. Phil is rated  AV-Preeminent® by Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest attorney rating available.Phil is also included in The Best Lawyers in America© for Family Law. He is also included in The Best Lawyers in America© for Family Law.

Phil was also a U.S. Army Scholarship recipient. Upon graduation from VMI, Phil was named Distinguished Military Graduate “and served as an Army officer for eight years. He received the National Defense Service Medal (Desert Shield/Desert Storm) for his active duty service during the Persian Gulf War.

What is Divorce at Altitude? 

Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado. 

To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here. If you have additional questions or would like t

What is Divorce at Altitude?

Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado.

To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here. If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at info@kalamaya.law.

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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 choices.

Legal Insights:
- Decision-Making Authority: Exploration of joint vs. sole decision-making, with a focus on the child's best interest and the impact of domestic violence.
- Dispute Resolution: Handling disagreements through parenting coordinators, decision-makers, mediation, and arbitration.

Practical Advice:
- Parenting Plans: Crafting detailed plans that outline decision-making processes and include mechanisms for resolving disputes.
- Cooperative Parenting: Encouraging cooperation and adaptability in co-parenting arrangements for the child’s well-being.

Engage With Us:
Listeners are invited to share feedback, follow us on platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube, and reach out for more information through our website or direct contact.

This episode aims to equip parents with the knowledge to make informed decisions post-divorce, emphasizing cooperation, legal understanding, and the child's best interests.

📞  Connect with us:
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kalamayagoscha 
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kalamaya-goscha/ 
• Phone: 970.315.2365 
• Email: info@kalamaya.law

What is Divorce at Altitude?

Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado.

To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here. If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at info@kalamaya.law.

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Sometimes one party can disagree with the ruling of a judge and want to appeal the ruling in a divorce case. Although appeals in a divorce are possible, they are typically only granted if one party can prove either that the judge misapplied the governing laws or the judgment was influenced by one party's bad faith.

Ryan Kalamaya and appellate attorney Paige Mackey Murray discuss when appeals can occur in a family law ruling, and typical types of appeals that are seen in divorce cases.

To contact Paige about an appeal, please visit https://www.appealscolorado.com.

About Paige Mackey Murray
 
Paige has been an attorney in Colorado for over 22 years. She clerked for four years on the Colorado Court of Appeals and Colorado Supreme Court. She handles appeals in both state appellate courts and in the lower courts, including petitions for magistrate review and county and municipal appeals. She also assists trial counsel in ensuring preservation of issues for appeal and with post-trial motions in anticipation of appeal. 

Paige maintains a separate solo practice where she represents clients in all types of appeals, and she is also Of Counsel to Kaplan Law L.L.C., where she represents clients in family law appeals.​

She was named Top Appeals Lawyer by 5280 Magazine for 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022. She serves as Treasurer on the board of the CWBA's Boulder Chapter, and she is a member of the planning committee for the annual Appellate Update CLE, the Appellate Pro Bono Clinic Task Force, and the subcommittee proposing revisions to the Colorado Rules for Magistrates.

What is Divorce at Altitude? 

Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado. 

What is Divorce at Altitude?

Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado.

To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here. If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at info@kalamaya.law.

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Ryan Kalamaya explains how personal property such as furniture, sports equipment, electronics and the like are divided in a Colorado divorce.

What is Divorce at Altitude? 

Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado. 

To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here. If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at info@kalamaya.law.

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What is Divorce at Altitude?

Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado.

To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here. If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at info@kalamaya.law.

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This week, Ryan Kalamaya and divorce coach and real estate agent Annie Allen discuss the importance of going through a divorce with the proper support network, including a divorce coach.

Through her own divorce, Annie was able to gather a team of people to support her to help her get to a better place in her life, and now helps her divorce clients form similar plans. Ryan and Annie also talk through why it may, or may not, be a good idea to keep the marital home in a divorce.

About Annie Allen

Annie Allen is a divorce support coach and real estate agent in Kansas City. After going through her own divorce, Annie focuses on helping clients make sure they have the tools to successfully untie the knot of their marriage and own their authentic self post-divorce. Annie also is a real estate agent who specializes in assisting those going through divorce and can work alongside their attorneys to make sure wise decisions are made throughout the process. To learn more about divorce coaching, divorce healing retreats, or to listen to Annie's podcast, visit https://www.startingoverstronger.com.

What is Divorce at Altitude? 

Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado. 

To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here. If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at info@kalamaya.law.

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What is Divorce at Altitude?

Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado.

To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here. If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at info@kalamaya.law.

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In all child custody agreement, each parent will have to agree to who has decision making authority over the children. In most cases in Colorado, the court will award joint-decision making authority to both cases. What can the court do when there is a dispute between both parents?

Ryan Kalamaya and Katharine (Katy) Lum discuss the definition of decision-making, and what happens if there is a dispute over medical related issues like vaccines, or school related disputes. 

About Katy Lum

Katharine (Katy) Lum is an attorney at Lass Cooper & Ramp LLC. She is the resident appellate specialist and a skilled negotiator with extensive experience as a trial litigator. Her practice includes assisting families with complex financial assets and complex parental responsibilities issues, including those involving substance abuse, domestic violence, and children with medical disabilities.

After attending the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law,  Katy served as a judicial law clerk for Justice Gregory Hobbs of the Colorado Supreme Court before joining Lass Cooper & Ramp. She was named one of the Best Lawyers in America for 2020 and 2021. Katy is also an active volunteer with Metro Volunteer Lawyers and serves on the Executive Council of the DBA Young Lawyers’ Division. When Katy isn’t working, she can be found hiking in the mountains, hanging off the side of a rock face, playing the cello, or baking treats.

What is Divorce at Altitude? 

Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado. 

To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos,

What is Divorce at Altitude?

Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado.

To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here. If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at info@kalamaya.law.

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Healthy communities are one of the cornerstones of the human experience. Recent studies have shown that the vast majority of men can struggle with building meaningful relationships. Men's groups can provide a supportive community of other men around them and provide a safe space for men to understand themselves, foster stronger relationships, and make it through life’s tougher moments.

Ryan discusses how men can foster deeper relationships, deal with communication issues and other related topics with Sean Galla, the founder of mensgroup.com.

About Sean Galla

MensGroup was founded by Sean Galla, an experienced men’s group facilitator, community builder, and serial entrepreneur. Sean was a hockey player and pro DJ in his youth. When he moved down to Mexico to pursue his dream of learning surfing and Spanish, he lacked people to talk to about the things on his mind. He missed the locker-room-type conversations where guys talked about stuff that was really going on in their lives, so Sean started checking out men’s groups.

Disappointed with what he found – a lot of kooky stuff and poor leadership – Sean decided to start his own community for men who are interested in personal development and discussing these topics with others. That was over 10 years ago. Sean has been building communities, leading men’s circles, and adventure retreat weekends ever since. Now he focuses full time on MensGroup.

What is Divorce at Altitude? 

Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado. 

To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here. If you have additional

What is Divorce at Altitude?

Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado.

To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here. If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at info@kalamaya.law.

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This week, Ryan Kalamaya and Robin Beattie discuss spousal support (aka maintenance or alimony). We get the behind-the-scenes story on the changes to Colorado's statute on spousal maintenance due to tax changes. We also cover two recent Colorado cases that significantly impact how divorce courts deal with temporary maintenance.

About Robin Beattie
Robin Lutz Beattie is a Partner in the Lakewood firm of Polidori, Franklin, Monahan & Beattie, LLC. She served as the Chair for the Family Law Section of the Colorado Bar Association in 2018 and 2019. Ms. Beattie is the Co-Chair of the Amicus Committee of the Family Law Section and serves on the Board of Directors of Court Support Jeffco. Ms. Beattie is listed in “Best Lawyers in America” and Super Lawyers and was the President of the First Judicial District Bar Association for the 2013-2014 term.  Ms. Beattie carries a superb rating of 10/10 by the online lawyer directory Avvo.

Ms. Beattie graduated from the University of Michigan with honors in 1993. After three years working as a paralegal in family law, Ms. Beattie attended law school at the University of Colorado School of Law, where she graduated with highest honors (Order of the Coif) in 2002.

What is Divorce at Altitude? 

Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado. 

To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel whe

What is Divorce at Altitude?

Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado.

To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here. If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at info@kalamaya.law.

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What is Divorce at Altitude? 

Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado. 

To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here. If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at info@kalamaya.law.

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What is Divorce at Altitude?

Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado.

To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here. If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at info@kalamaya.law.

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Once you've made the decision to get a divorce, you may be wondering if it is beneficial to retain a lawyer or not and if you can achieve your desired results on your own.

Ryan Kalamaya and Shea Drefs with Custody X Change explore a nationwide study that asked recently divorced parents how satisfied they were with their case and if they retained a lawyer. They also discuss how lawyers can be helpful in divorce cases with kids and can help with communication between both parents.

About Shea Drefs

Shea Drefs is Managing Editor for Custody X Change, an online tool that helps divorcing parents create parenting plans and schedules, track child-related expenses, and more. She began her career as a news reporter, and for the last three and a half years she has immersed herself in the topics of divorce and child custody in order to bring parents useful information. Shea and her team at Custody X Change speak to legal experts, track changes in custody law, and conduct research to stay on top of issues relevant to co-parents.

What is Divorce at Altitude? 

Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado. 

To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here. If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at info@kalamaya.law.

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What is Divorce at Altitude?

Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado.

To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here. If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at info@kalamaya.law.

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Colorado is defined as a "no fault" state when it comes to divorce. That basically means that the court does not assign fault to either party throughout the proceedings, even if there is an affair or other bad behavior. Can an attorney still use fault to get what their client wants in a divorce?

This week Ryan Kalamaya and Joe Maher discuss why fault matters in a divorce and how you can productively use fault in a divorce proceeding in Colorado.

About Joe Maher 
Joe is an experienced attorney that focuses his practice on all areas of family law. Joe understands that each client’s situation and goals are unique. By using his years of experience negotiating and trying cases, Joe helps his clients choose the best course of action in their domestic relations disputes. Joe has significant experience in all areas of family law, particularly divorce, parenting-related litigation, and other domestic relations issues.

Before joining Griffiths Law, Joe completed a judicial clerkship at the trial level and worked for eight years in private practice. His practice has always focused on complex family matters that were often high conflict and had complex financial issues.

Before attending law school, Joe worked with at-risk teenage youth in Chicago to develop their civic knowledge and awareness as an AmeriCorps volunteer. While in law school, he served as a Teaching Assistant and as the Articles Editor for the University of Baltimore Law Forum.

Joe is licensed in the State of Colorado and the State of Maryland.

What is Divorce at Altitude? 

Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado. 

To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of th

What is Divorce at Altitude?

Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado.

To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here. If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at info@kalamaya.law.

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Ryan Kalamaya discusses dividing qualified retirement plans in a Colorado divorce.

What is Divorce at Altitude? 

Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado. 

To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here. If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at info@kalamaya.law.

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What is Divorce at Altitude?

Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado.

To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here. If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at info@kalamaya.law.

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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-home mom to exploring Eric's decision to quit his job, we uncover the complexities of imputing income in divorce settlements.

Highlights from the episode include:
- Understanding the concept of voluntary unemployment and underemployment in the context of alimony and child support.
- Exploring exceptions to imputing income, such as temporary employment, good faith career choices, and educational pursuits.
- Unraveling the differences in imputation timelines between alimony (30 months) and child support (24 months).
- Examining factors considered in determining potential income, including employment history, job skills, health, and local job market conditions.
- Insights into utilizing expert witnesses and vocational evaluators to assess potential earnings.

As we conclude, we acknowledge the complexity and contentious nature of voluntary unemployment and underemployment, making them among the most challenging issues in divorce proceedings. Whether you're navigating through a divorce or seeking insights into family law, this episode offers invaluable guidance.

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What is Divorce at Altitude?

Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado.

To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here. If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at info@kalamaya.law.

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Valuation of a business can prove to be complicated in a divorce. A joint business valuation expert can be retained to reduce costs if both parties agree to openly share information. Depending on the time of business, the protocol that is followed varies.

Ryan Kalamaya and Yvonne Zuber discuss the general process that is followed from start to finish when a joint business valuation expert gets involved in the divorce process.

About Yvonne Zuber

Yvonne Englard Zuber, CPA/ABV/CFF, CVA, is a Member of the firm Lutz Zuber & Associates, LLC, and is a Director of Marital Dissolution Litigation Support Services.  Her practice includes valuations of businesses, stock options, trust interests and pension plans, tracing of separate property, analyses of net spendable income and proposed asset divisions.  She has presented at seminars sponsored by the Colorado Judicial Conference, the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (Colorado Chapter), the Colorado Bar Association Family Law Institute, the Lawyers' Public Information Forum, the National Business Institute and the Colorado Society of Certified Public Accountants.  Yvonne has served on the Colorado Child Support Commission since 2009 and was also appointed to the Maintenance Task Force.

What is Divorce at Altitude? 

Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado. 

To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here. If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at

What is Divorce at Altitude?

Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado.

To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here. If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at info@kalamaya.law.

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Ryan Kalamaya explains what specifically happens to IRA accounts in a divorce. 

What is Divorce at Altitude? 

Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado. 

To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here. If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at info@kalamaya.law.

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What is Divorce at Altitude?

Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado.

To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here. If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at info@kalamaya.law.

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In episode one, we learned about Eric Wolff, our hypothetical divorce client and his divorce story. Ryan Kalamaya shares the story of Melanie Wolff, Eric’s wife and her perspective in their divorce story.

What is Divorce at Altitude? 

Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado. 

To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here. If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at info@kalamaya.law.

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What is Divorce at Altitude?

Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado.

To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here. If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at info@kalamaya.law.

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