When drivers in Colorado hit the road, the last thing you expect is to get into a crash. Even though we all know the risk exists, it is hard to imagine it happening to us. Unfortunately, with an uptick in drowsy driving cases, the chance you may get involved in a...
Year: 2019
Surviving the holidays while considering divorce
It is once again that most wonderful time of the year. Yet, you may feel overwhelmed at the thought of making it through this cheerful time if you and your spouse head into family togetherness while thinking through a divorce. For some couples, divorce is the right...
What factors go into deciding custody?
As a married Colorado parent contemplating divorce, you likely place your children’s post-divorce custody at the top of your list of concerns. You hope that you and your soon-to-be former spouse can come to an amicable agreement about this crucial issue, but what if...
What should I do after a car accident?
Being in a car accident is an experience that can shake you and leave you stunned. It is not always automatic to bounce back and know exactly what you should do. It can help to create an action plan so that if you are in a crash in Colorado, you can more easily...
Why is estate planning so important?
If you have not yet begun setting up your Colorado estate plan, you should seriously consider getting started. Why? Because even if you are a young person who has yet to accumulate a lot of wealth, having an estate plan is your only way of ensuring that your wishes...
Establishing a will and a trust can benefit new parents
Raising a family can be an incredibly rewarding time of your life, but with it comes a lot of responsibility. It is no longer just you and your spouse to worry about; you are responsible for other people and their futures, including if something were to unexpectedly...
Some common construction defects
Fewer things excite Colorado residents as much as owning a home. When built from the ground up, the anticipation may turn to aggravation if there is something wrong with it. Construction defects may happen at the planning or building stage, homeowners may have the...
The duties of a personal representative during probate
When creating an estate plan in Colorado, the person you charge with administering the will is critical. You should choose someone who can handle the demands of probate. Often, the personal representative of an estate was close to the deceased. This makes sense since...
Change orders in construction contracts
Contractors in Colorado may be familiar with the need to adjust a construction contract. The change may arise because the owner wants to go a different way with a design or building element. Or, it may be because of external factors that affect the timetable for...
How do I know if I should get a postnuptial agreement?
Many people in Colorado marry expecting to stay in wedded bliss through their golden years. You took that ‘til death do you part seriously, but now start to wonder if maybe you should have had a prenuptial agreement drawn up. A postnuptial agreement can help you and...