Golden Colorado Legal Blog
Can I change my custody schedule?
Life doesn’t always go according to plan, and the divorce process probably reminded you of this several times. Now that you feel fully adjusted to the small and large life adjustments you made after separating from your spouse, you realize your custody agreement isn’t...
Less traffic does not mean safer roads
You may think that when there are fewer vehicles on the road, the roads will be safer. However, this belief is not necessarily true. In fact, less traffic may entice drivers to take greater risks, putting their fellow travelers in danger. Increased speeding citations...
How the court handles delinquent child support payments
Custodial parents in Colorado can count on the help of both the state and federal governments to help them recoup the money they are owed if a non-custodial parent does not pay their child support. A term commonly used in family law circles in reference to...
How do traumatic brain injuries affect personality
Victims in Colorado who get involved in accidents may suffer from injury as well. The head is a common area of injury. Today we will look at traumatic brain injuries in particular. These injuries, also known as TBIs, have severe impacts on the lives of sufferers. Mayo...
Colorado crash injures multiple children, kills 1
Car accidents that involve injury or death are particularly tragic, especially if the victims are children. Authorities are investigating such a crash on Highway 50 in Colorado that occurred last Friday night. The crash involved three young boys, ages 2, 5 and 6, who...
Drugs and alcohol suspected in Otero County crash
Often when referring to car accidents in Golden, people are referencing minor fender-benders that result in little more than some chipped paint and minor vehicle body damage. If one is indeed able to walk away from a collision having only that to deal with, they...
Choosing a safety-rated motorcycle helmet
Even though Colorado is currently in the middle of its winter season, spring is just around the corner. In just a couple of months, you are likely to pull the cover off your motorcycle to hit the road, track or trail again. When you do, you should be certain to strap...
Should you have an estate plan?
Estate planning is not a hot topic for most people in Colorado. Despite how most people should have an estate plan, there are many who do not. Likewise, there are many who do not recognize the importance of estate planning. Forbes states that over half of American...
What is a pet trust?
As a responsible pet owner and animal guardian, it is up to you to provide for your pet after you are gone. But how can you know that someone is caring for your pet as well as you would? A pet trust assures you that a trustworthy person is carrying out your wishes...
Which is better, a living trust or testamentary trust?
As you consider what estate planning tools you want to use, you may feel that you should create a trust. You can create and manage a revocable trust now and benefit from it while you are alive, as well as becoming a source of income for your beneficiaries after you...
