Colorado is one of the few states that still recognizes common-law marriages. “A common-law marriage is established by the mutual consent or agreement of the parties to be husband and wife, followed by a mutual and open assumption of a marital relationship.” People v. Lucero, 747 P.2d 660, 663 (Colo. 1987). If you cohabitate (for any duration) and you both mutually and consistently hold yourselves out as “married” and have a reputation as being married, then you have a common…
Drunk driving is a hazard that doesn’t have to exist. Drivers can make the decision not to get behind the wheel when they’re intoxicated. Unfortunately, drunk driving does take a toll on the population and leads to many deaths and injuries every year. In 2016, 10,497 people were killed in alcohol-related collisions. That adds up to 28% of all automobile crash-related deaths that year. Drivers with blood alcohol concentrations of .08% or higher and who were involved in fatal crashes…
You and your spouse have only been married a short time, and you think that could mean that your divorce will be less complicated than a divorce would be for others. The reality is, though, that the complexity of your divorce comes down to what you did during that time. Take, for example, a couple who has been married for two years. They bought a house, had a child and set aside money into retirement. They opened a business, too. Then, they…
Denver, CO (March 3, 2020) – Ciancio Ciancio Brown, P.C. is pleased to announce that Carrie Chaille Eckstein joined the firm’s Denver office as a Partner on January 27th. As a family law attorney, Mrs. Eckstein brings more than 14 years of experience to the Family Law Practice Group, representing high asset clientele, drafting marital agreements, working as a mediator between cooperative clients, finalizing adoptions, and resolving child custody disputes. Prior to joining Ciancio Ciancio Brown, Carrie was a Partner at Harris Law Firm in…
Large trucks are common on the Colorado roads. An accident between passenger vehicles and 18-wheelers can cause catastrophic injuries and death. Relying on government oversight to ensure that truck companies adhere to the rules for safety might seem wise. However, some rule changes sow concern. Such is the case with the bill that would allow drivers under the age of 21 to drive commercial vehicles across state lines. The new bill is touted as a way to improve safety. It…
