The divorce procedure can often be trying for all parties involved. Frequently, issues such as child custody, property division and business ownership may be highly contentious. Occasionally, the pressure of divorce proceedings may lead to some big mistakes. Outlined below are three common mistakes to look out for in divorce proceedings. Attempting to hide assets or earnings Frequently, a spouse may be under the impression that hiding assets or earnings may be of financial benefit. However, Colorado marital property laws require…
When someone you love is killed or dies unexpectedly, you may be thrown into a whirlwind of emotions. You might not be sure what to do to minimize your own personal pain or what to do to handle their death. At the time of someone’s death, their family is often busy planning a funeral, handling their estate and taking care of their final wishes. The last thing most people want to do is to sit in a court room or…
If you do not believe that driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a problem in Denver, two recent DUI crashes might change your mind. In both incidents, the drivers believed responsible for the accidents were driving in the wrong direction. Wrong-way car accidents often result in head-on collisions, which often result in devastating injuries. Victims may suffer spinal cord damage or severe head trauma in wrong-way crashes. Crash occurred on Interstate 25 in Denver The first wrong-way…
There are a lot of difficult situations that can arise when you’re going through a divorce. Perhaps you want sole custody of the kids and so does your ex, for instance, but you know that you’ll likely have to share custody under a joint parenting plan. Maybe you have significant retirement assets that you need to divide, and you want to make sure that you get what you deserve so that you can still retire. But, in some cases, it…
Drivers must be fully capable of safely operating the vehicle before they begin to drive. There are times when a person may feel that they can drive but are actually impaired to the point that it becomes a safety hazard. A drunk driver can cause crashes that injure or kill innocent people. One misconception is that the driver has to be legally impaired to face any consequences for their intoxication. In Colorado, it’s possible to face criminal charges and civil…
