Divorce at Altitude: A Podcast on Colorado Family Law

Settling Your Divorce in Colorado: Parenting Plans and Separation Agreements In this episode of Divorce at Altitude , Ryan Kalamaya explains the process of resolving a divorce in Colorado through settlement, focusing on two key documents: the parenting plan and the separation agreement. When you and your spouse can agree on some or all issues in your divorce, these documents can replace the need f...

Understanding Permanent Orders in Colorado Divorce In this episode of Divorce at Altitude , Ryan Kalamaya breaks down the process of permanent orders in a Colorado divorce. After mediation and discovery, if disputes remain unresolved, the case proceeds to a final trial where the judge will make decisions on critical issues like parenting time, property division, maintenance (alimony), and child su...

Trusts and Estate Planning in Divorce Cases In this episode of Divorce at Altitude , Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha are joined by Kim Willoughby, a leading attorney with expertise in complex financial divorce cases and estate planning. Kim shares her wealth of knowledge on the role of trusts in divorce proceedings, explaining how they can impact the division of assets and financial settlements. From...

Understanding Mediation in Colorado Divorce Cases In this episode of Divorce at Altitude , Ryan Kalamaya dives into the process of mediation and its critical role in resolving divorce disputes in Colorado. Mediation is a voluntary and confidential process where an independent, neutral third-party, often a family law attorney or former judge, helps facilitate settlement discussions between divorcin...

Navigating Divorce: A Personal Journey and Professional Insights In this episode of Divorce at Altitude , Ryan Kalamaya is joined by Jenifer Coulson, a top-producing broker at Coldwell Banker in Vail, Colorado, who shares her personal journey through divorce and how she has found empowerment and success after a difficult marriage. Jenifer discusses the emotional toll of being in an unhealthy relat...

Expert witnesses can help settle various issues in a divorce case if an agreement cannot be met.   Ryan Kalamaya goes through different types of expert witnesses and what they are used for, and the benefits of getting an expert witness involved in a divorce case. In This Episode:   -       When to get expert witnesses involved in your divorce case -       What kind of expert witnesses are there? -...

E-Discovery and Digital Evidence in Divorce Cases In this episode of Divorce at Altitude , Ryan Kalamaya is joined by Doug Austin, a seasoned expert in e-discovery with over 30 years of experience. Doug shares his deep knowledge of how electronic discovery (e-discovery) is applied in litigation, particularly in family law and divorce cases. Doug, the founder of eDiscovery Today , explains the incr...

Understanding Temporary Orders in Divorce Cases In this episode of Divorce at Altitude , Ryan Kalamaya explains the concept of temporary orders in Colorado divorces. When disagreements arise between spouses, particularly around finances, parenting time, or living arrangements, temporary orders are used to set interim rules while awaiting final decisions from the court. Ryan discusses how temporary...

E-Discovery and Social Media in Family Law Cases In this episode of Divorce at Altitude , Ryan Kalamaya is joined by Brett Burney, an expert in e-discovery, to explore the role of digital evidence in family law cases. Brett, who runs Burney Consultants, discusses how e-discovery has become crucial in uncovering important information in divorce cases. From emails and text messages to social media a...

Discovery in Colorado Divorce: How to Uncover Hidden Information In this episode of Divorce at Altitude , Ryan Kalamaya walks listeners through the discovery process in a Colorado divorce. Discovery is the legal process of gathering critical information, and it plays a vital role when one party isn’t forthcoming with necessary details. Ryan explains the rules governing discovery, including Rule 16...

Life Before, During, and After Divorce: A Real Story from a Colorado Mom Divorce isn’t just a legal process—it’s an emotional, financial, and personal transformation. In this episode of Divorce at Altitude , Amy Goscha is joined by Monica Brizendine, a Colorado mother who recently went through divorce, to share an honest conversation about what divorce really looks like before, during, and after t...

Initial Disclosures and Rule 16.2 in a Colorado Divorce: What Happens Next After filing for divorce in Colorado, many people assume the hardest part is over—but the disclosure phase is where cases often become complicated and expensive. In this short Divorce at Altitude lesson, Ryan Kalamaya explains what happens after filing, including the initial status conference and the mandatory financial dis...

Real Estate, Divorce, and Market Timing in Aspen & Snowmass Selling a home during divorce is one of the most stressful financial decisions a couple can face—especially in a fast-moving real estate market. In this episode of Divorce at Altitude , Ryan Kalamaya is joined by Olympic snowboarder and top Aspen/Snowmass real estate broker Chris Klug to discuss how divorce impacts real estate decisio...

The Automatic Injunction in a Colorado Divorce: What You Need to Know Filing for divorce can bring both relief and anxiety—and once the petition is filed, important legal rules immediately go into effect. In this short Divorce at Altitude lesson, Ryan Kalamaya explains the automatic injunction in a Colorado divorce , what it means, and why it matters. Ryan walks through when the automatic injuncti...

Health & Wellness During Divorce: Sleep, Exercise, Nutrition, and Nature Divorce is one of the most stressful life events—and the toll it takes on your body is real. In this episode of Divorce at Altitude , host Amy Goscha sits down with anesthesiologist and wellness advocate Dr. Susan Darrah to discuss practical, science-backed ways to protect your health while navigating divorce. Amy and Dr....

How to File for Divorce in Colorado: Required Forms and First Steps Starting a divorce in Colorado may feel overwhelming, but the actual filing process is often simpler than people expect. In this short Divorce at Altitude “how-to” episode, Ryan Kalamaya walks through the basic documents required to file for divorce in Colorado and explains how the process works from a legal standpoint. Ryan expla...

Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA): Interstate Custody Issues Explained Interstate child custody disputes can become legally complex when parents live, travel, or relocate across state lines. In this episode of Divorce at Altitude , Ryan Kalamaya is joined by Texas family law attorney Brian Walters to explain how the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement A...

Pre-Filing Considerations in a Colorado Divorce: What to Know Before You File Before you file for divorce, the decisions you make—or don’t make—can shape the entire outcome of your case. In this episode of Divorce at Altitude , Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha walk through the critical legal, financial, and strategic considerations that arise before a divorce is filed in Colorado. Using the ongoing hy...

What to Expect in Your First Divorce Consultation in Colorado The first meeting with a divorce attorney is often a “triage” moment—especially when everything feels uncertain. In this episode of Divorce at Altitude , co-hosts Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha walk through the most common questions clients ask during an initial consultation, using the hypothetical divorce of Eric and Melanie Wolf as the...

Challenging Premarital Agreements in Colorado Premarital agreements can shape the outcome of a divorce—but only if they are enforceable. In this episode of Divorce at Altitude , co-hosts Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha are joined by Denver family law attorney James Bailey to discuss how premarital and marital agreements are challenged and upheld under Colorado law. Using common divorce scenarios, the...

In this episode of Divorce at Altitude , Colorado family law attorneys Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha explain prenuptial agreements in a clear, practical way. They cover what a Colorado prenuptial agreement is, what it can address (property, finances, spousal maintenance, and certain death related provisions), and what it cannot control, including child support, parenting time, and decision-making f...

In this introductory episode of Divorce at Altitude , Colorado family law attorneys Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha set the foundation for the podcast by exploring the emotional and practical realities of divorce. Through the fictional story of Eric Wolff, a hypothetical divorce client, Ryan and Amy illustrate what many individuals experience when a marriage begins to break down — confusion, fear, fi...

Ryan Kalamaya introduces Divorce at Altitude: A Podcast on Colorado Family Law. Each week, Ryan and Amy Goscha will provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan's 6-year-old daughter, Colby, makes a cameo appearance in the trailer. To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player . To subsc...