Early in the evening on April 8th, a mother and her daughter lost their lives in a car accident in Colorado. The police believe the driver who caused the crash was under the influence and have made an arrest. The mother was 41 years old and her daughter was only five years old. Reports show that the vehicle driven by the allegedly drunk driver crossed the centerline and entered oncoming traffic. It appears to have also run over a bicycle…
As a victim of a drunk driver or a loved one of someone who was hurt by one, you may not be sure if you’re supposed to take steps to prove that the other driver was impaired at the time of the crash. You may wonder if you’re responsible for speaking up in court or making assertions about the other person’s behaviors. The thing to remember is that your case can be helped by proving that the other party was…
Going through a divorce can be stressful and emotional. For many couples, it can be a long process with many hoops to jump through, which includes the mandatory disclosure of both parties’ finances. Sometimes, divorce can bring out some of the worst in both you and your ex. In an effort to get the better end of the deal, some spouses will hide assets or income. Here are some of the signs that you should consider including a forensic accountant…
Marriage is more than an emotional bond, it’s also a legal contract. Ending that legal contract has consequences which sometimes include orders for spousal support, maintenance, or alimony — all terms used to describe one spouse’s order to pay a monthly monetary amount to the other party during a separation or after a divorce. Colorado law explains the idea behind alimony as necessary to level the playing field in cases where the economic relationship in a marriage can’t be fairly…
Family court in Colorado always focuses on the best interests of the child, including ensuring that responsible parties contribute to the financial support and well-being of their children. The courts look unfavorably upon those who become delinquent or fail to make their required child support payments. The balance of owed child support does not disappear and may, in fact, accrue interest if it remains unpaid. Whether you are a child support payer or the payee, it’s important to understand the…
