Divorce at Altitude: A Podcast on Colorado Family Law

Today we are re-broadcasting an episode that has aired before; we’re talking about the top seven frequently asked questions that come up in a consultation, what they are, and what our responses usually sound like. Using the example of Melanie and Eric Wolff, we ask and answer some pertinent questions common to the divorce process. You’ll hear all about the relevance of the reason for divorce in the courtroom, including what it means to be a non-fault state, dissipation, and marital waste.
Next, we dive into the specific scenario of a divorce initiated because of infidelity, whether it matters who is first to file, and what determines the details of a parental plan in Colorado. We’ll also be discussing the way Colorado favors fathers more than other states, whether or not it matters if your name is on the deed for the property you share, and when the right time is to start dating. Tune in for an in-depth discussion about today’s deviation from traditional trends in alimony and maintenance, having confidence in your lawyer, and more!

Key Points From This Episode:

• We discuss whether or not the reason for divorce is relevant to the legal proceedings.
• What it means to be a non-fault state, like Colorado.
• The relevance of dissipation and marital waste.
• What Amy would recommend to a couple getting divorced because of an infidelity.
• Amy and Ryan’s perspectives on whether or not it matters who is first to file.
• How custody is decided in Colorado and what parenting plans look like.
• What Amy would want to know from Eric about his children before determining the parenting plan.
• Why Amy will usually highlight putting the needs of the children before those of the parent.
• Why Colorado’s law favors fathers far more than any other state.
• Amy’s response to the question of when the appropriate time is to start dating.
• The importance of finding a healthy outlet during the divorce process.
• Whether or not it matters if your name is on the deed for the property you share.
• Why Ryan’s primary focus during the first consultation is to listen.
• Navigating living arrangements during the divorce process.
• The two biggest factors: risk of parental relocation, and the cost implication.
• Addressing the question of alimony.

What is Divorce at Altitude?

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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 [email protected].

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DISCLAIMER: THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS ON THIS PODCAST IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL ADVICE. CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IN YOUR STATE OR AREA TO OBTAIN LEGAL ADVICE ON ANY OF THESE ISSUES.

During a divorce, a lot of families will enlist family planning services and a variety of different tools to make sure that their money is going to go where they desire it to. One of the key issues that come up in divorce cases when a trust is involved is the issue of whether the trust is property or non-property. Determining whether a trust is property or non-property can cause a lot of tension and uncertainty!
Amy has just wrapped up a case involving a complex trust, so in today’s episode, Amy and Ryan dive into the topic of trust interests in a Colorado divorce, including the relevant types of interest, examples of some real-world Colorado cases, declaratory judgments, the two main models of tracing, and more! If you’ve recently gone through a divorce or another major life change, do yourself a favor and have your estate planning reviewed.

Key Points From This Episode:

• An overview of today’s topic.
• Understanding property versus non-property in a divorce case under Colorado law.
• Different types of interest as defined by the Division of Property Statute.
• Exploring real-world Colorado divorce cases where a trust is involved.
• An explanation of what a declaratory judgment is and when it is useful.
• The importance of consulting with estate planning attorneys during a divorce case when a trust is involved.
• Why history is the best predictor of the future in these types of cases.
• Factors that the court needs to take into consideration with regard to spousal maintenance.
• The two main models of tracing.
• Previous Divorce at Altitude episodes that relate to this topic.
• The importance of reviewing your estate planning after 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 YouTu

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 [email protected].

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DISCLAIMER: THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS ON THIS PODCAST IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL ADVICE. CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IN YOUR STATE OR AREA TO OBTAIN LEGAL ADVICE ON ANY OF THESE ISSUES.

During today’s conversation, we discuss the commonly asked question of how to tell that it’s time to get a divorce. On the flip side, we look at how to know it’s time to save your marriage. Joining us to explore these questions are licensed therapists and board-certified coaches, Lori Kret and Jeff Cole.
Lori and Jeff founded the Aspen Relationship Institute, along with the podcast Functional Love. The pair supports clients through a unique couple-to-couple coaching format. Join us today to hear the number one problem couples face, what leads married couples to begin leading separate lives, which behaviors and circumstances create a block, even in the therapy process, and find out why self-awareness is a key element to healing your relationship.
We also discuss what is necessary to overcome a significant transgression and how Lori and Jeff help couples through that process, and they share plenty of other lived and learned relationship wisdom with us today.

Key Points From This Episode:

• Why the couple-to-couple format is effective, especially for men.
• The challenge therapists face when they provide therapy to couples.
• What Jeff and Lori model to their clients by working through challenges in their relationship.
• The number one problem that partners face within their marriages.
• What contributes to living parallel lives.
• How the felt experience of being in love changes for most couples.
• Behaviors and circumstances which are insurmountable or extremely difficult to overcome, even in therapy.
• The pattern-oriented nature of our relational selves.
• How Lori and Jeff navigated their protective patterns when they first met.
• The biggest takeaway from relationship therapy.
• Why no healing is possible without self-awareness.
• Creating a new relationship using information from the past.
• Identifying what you want from your life and what you want from a partner to identify a roadmap forwards.
• Navigating moving past a significant transgression using the example of the fictional couple Eric and Melanie.
• How you can benefit from listening to Jeff and Lori’s Podcast, Functional Love.

What is Divorce at Alti

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 [email protected].

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DISCLAIMER: THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS ON THIS PODCAST IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL ADVICE. CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IN YOUR STATE OR AREA TO OBTAIN LEGAL ADVICE ON ANY OF THESE ISSUES.

We often refer to Eric and Melanie Wolff's story here on our Divorce at Altitude podcast, but if you are a new listener, you might find yourself wondering who they are.
In this short episode, Ryan re-shares the story of fictional divorce client Eric Wolff. Many of the scenarios and feelings that Eric and Melanie go experience in their divorce story resonate with many individuals going through or thinking about divorce. Stay tuned for future episodes to hear Melanie's perspective on their 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 [email protected].

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DISCLAIMER: THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS ON THIS PODCAST IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL ADVICE. CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IN YOUR STATE OR AREA TO OBTAIN LEGAL ADVICE ON ANY OF THESE ISSUES.

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 [email protected].

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DISCLAIMER: THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS ON THIS PODCAST IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL ADVICE. CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IN YOUR STATE OR AREA TO OBTAIN LEGAL ADVICE ON ANY OF THESE ISSUES.

There is a lot to navigate during the initial phases of the divorce process. It all starts with discovery; a process you and your attorney will approach together. During this episode, we discuss the details of the formal discovery process and the relative tools your attorney may choose to utilize to get the information you need.
We talk about the parameters around open disclosure, resolving discovery disputes, and why definitions are important. We also touch on what happens when you are not transparent during the process, how the role of a business evaluator differs from a forensic accountant, and more.

Key Points From This Episode:

• A definition for divorce discovery.
• The starting point according to Colorado law which says that every party deserves fair and full disclosure.
• Colorado’s rule for civil procedure 16.2 and why Amy and Ryan reference it so frequently.
• How your attorney should approach the formal discovery process.
• Precedent for the need for parameters around open disclosure.
• Resolving discovery disputes according to relevance.
• The cost of not being transparent during your divorce proceedings.
• How your partner can defend themselves if you refuse to disclose what they ask for.
• Why it is important to provide definitions for the documentation you are requesting.
• The implications of using a deposition as a discovery tool instead of an interrogatory.
• How a business evaluator differs from a forensic accountant.
• Which episodes to listen to for further information on the topic of discovery.

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 [email protected].

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DISCLAIMER: THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS ON THIS PODCAST IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL ADVICE. CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IN YOUR STATE OR AREA TO OBTAIN LEGAL ADVICE ON ANY OF THESE ISSUES.