Divorce at Altitude: A Podcast on Colorado Family Law

Marriage and Money: Understanding Your Partner’s Money Story In this episode of Divorce at Altitude , Ryan Kalamaya begins a three-part series on marriage and money with financial expert and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst Nikki Tucker. While the podcast often focuses on divorce, Ryan and Nikki explore a fundamental topic that affects every relationship long before divorce becomes a possibilit...

Modifying Decision-Making in Colorado: Understanding the Humphreys Case In this episode of Divorce at Altitude , Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha break down one of the most confusing areas of Colorado family law: the legal standards for modifying decision-making. Using the recent Humphreys Court of Appeals case as a guide, they explain the difference between the best interest standard and the much hig...

Intangible Property in Divorce: Business Goodwill, NIL, and Hidden Value In this episode of Divorce at Altitude , Ryan Kalamaya is joined by Denver family law attorney Raj Kukreja to break down one of the more complex issues in Colorado divorce cases: intangible property. While most people understand how to divide tangible assets like houses, cars, and bank accounts, this episode focuses on the as...

In this "how-to" episode, Ryan dives into high-income scenarios and how they impact child support in Colorado. Using the case of hypothetical clients, Eric and Melanie Wolf, Ryan breaks down what happens when combined incomes exceed $30,000 per month, the legal floor for child support. Drawing on the Colorado Supreme Court case of In re Marriage of Boettcher, Ryan explains how courts det...

Divorce 2.0: When a Divorce Settlement Gets Reopened In this episode of Divorce at Altitude , Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha explore what happens when a finalized divorce is reopened—something Ryan refers to as “Divorce 2.0” or “Divorce Remorse.” Using their hypothetical clients Eric and Melanie Wolf, they discuss situations where one spouse later believes they received an unfair deal, discovers und...

Extraordinary Medical and Extracurricular Expenses in Colorado Child Support In this “how-to” episode of Divorce at Altitude , Ryan Kalamaya explains how extraordinary medical expenses and extracurricular costs for children can impact child support in a Colorado divorce or custody case. While Colorado’s child support guidelines already account for the basic costs of raising children—such as food,...

Work-Related Childcare and Child Support in Colorado In this “how-to” episode of Divorce at Altitude , Ryan Kalamaya explains how work-related daycare or childcare costs can affect the amount of child support in a Colorado divorce or parenting dispute. Using the podcast’s hypothetical clients, Eric and Melanie Wolf, Ryan walks listeners through the Colorado child support worksheet and shows how ex...

Reintegration Therapy in Divorce: Helping Children and Parents Rebuild Relationships In this episode of Divorce at Altitude , Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha discuss the complicated and timely topic of reintegration therapy in Colorado family law. When a child resists or refuses time with one parent, courts and professionals are often left trying to determine what is causing the breakdown and what ki...

Separate Property in Divorce: Understanding Tracing and Appreciation in Colorado In this episode of Divorce at Altitude , Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha tackle the complicated but incredibly important topic of separate property in a Colorado divorce. Using lessons from recent trials and real-world family law disputes, they walk through how Colorado courts distinguish between marital property and sep...

Reintegration Therapy in Divorce: Helping Rebuild Parent-Child Relationships In this episode of Divorce at Altitude , Amy Goscha is joined by Dr. Kathleen McNamara, a licensed psychologist with more than 30 years of experience working with separated and divorced families, to discuss reintegration therapy and its role in family law cases. Dr. McNamara explains that reintegration therapy, also refer...

Relocation in Divorce: Understanding the Legal Landscape In this episode of Divorce at Altitude , Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha dive into the complexities of parental relocation in Colorado family law. Whether you're a parent considering a move or an attorney navigating these waters, this episode covers the ins and outs of relocation cases, specifically how they affect parenting time and the c...

Summiting the Financial Slopes: Seven Key Strategies to Master Divorce Economics In this episode of Divorce at Altitude , Ryan Kalamaya is joined by Brett Hirsch, a wealth management expert, to discuss the financial strategies divorce professionals should consider during divorce proceedings. Brett and Ryan will be presenting these strategies at the upcoming Family Law Institute, a conference that...

Witness Preparation in Divorce: How to Present Your Best Self In this episode of Divorce at Altitude , Ryan Kalamaya is joined by Jessica Brylo, a litigation consultant and expert in witness preparation, to discuss the importance of how witnesses present themselves in divorce cases. Jessica has a unique specialization in family law cases, particularly in divorce and custody battles, where emotions...

How Child Support is Calculated in Colorado Divorce In this episode of Divorce at Altitude , Ryan Kalamaya walks through the detailed process of child support calculation in Colorado divorce cases, using a hypothetical example with Eric and Melanie Wolfe. Ryan breaks down the various factors that impact child support, with a focus on the Child Support Worksheet that is used in Colorado courts to d...

Business Valuations in Divorce: Understanding Discounts and Methods In this episode of Divorce at Altitude , Ryan Kalamaya is joined by business valuation expert Ron Seigneur, who dives deep into the world of business valuations during a divorce. Using the example of Eric and Melanie Wolfe, Ron explores the different valuation methods that can be applied when valuing a closely held business in a d...

When Does Child Support Begin and Temporary Child Support in Colorado Divorce In this how-to episode of Divorce at Altitude , Ryan Kalamaya explains when child support begins in Colorado divorce cases and the intricacies of temporary child support. Using the example of Eric and Melanie Wolfe, who are filing for divorce but still living together, Ryan breaks down the key legal points regarding chil...

Alternative Dispute Resolution in Colorado Family Law In this episode of Divorce at Altitude , Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha delve into the world of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in Colorado, focusing on how professionals are trained and the innovative changes emerging in the family law landscape. With divorce and custody disputes, many people are seeking ways to resolve their issues without...

When Does Child Support Begin and Temporary Child Support in Colorado Divorce In this episode of Divorce at Altitude , Ryan Kalamaya dives into the essential topic of child support in Colorado divorce cases, providing a clear understanding of when the child support obligation begins and the intricacies of temporary child support. Ryan breaks down the legal framework, specifically focusing on when...

Grandparent Rights in Colorado Family Law In this episode of Divorce at Altitude , Ryan Kalamaya is joined by Joel Pratt, a Colorado Springs-based family law attorney, to discuss the complexities of grandparent rights in Colorado family law. As more families face challenges during divorces or custody disputes, grandparents often seek to maintain or increase their involvement in their grandchildren...

Child Support in Colorado Divorce In this episode of Divorce at Altitude , Ryan Kalamaya provides an overview of child support in Colorado divorce cases, explaining its purpose, how it's calculated, and the key factors that influence child support determinations. Using the example of Eric and Melanie Wolf, two hypothetical divorce clients, Ryan breaks down the essential elements of child supp...

Personal Injury and Workers Compensation in a Colorado Divorce In this episode of Divorce at Altitude , Ryan Kalamaya and guest Philip Goldberg, a seasoned divorce attorney in Denver, delve into the complex issues of personal injury and workers' compensation claims in Colorado divorces. These claims can have significant implications for the financial division of assets, especially when large...

Child Support in a Colorado Divorce In this episode of Divorce at Altitude , Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha break down how child support works in Colorado divorce and custody cases. They explain that child support is designed to help cover the real costs of raising children, from housing, utilities, and groceries to transportation, medical care, and activities. Ryan and Amy walk through the core fac...

Variable Income and Spousal Support in a Colorado Divorce In this how-to episode of Divorce at Altitude, Ryan Kalamaya explains how Colorado courts and divorce lawyers approach variable income when determining spousal support, also called maintenance or alimony. This issue often comes up when one spouse does not earn a predictable salary each month or each year. Ryan uses the podcast’s hypothetica...

Decision-Making for Children After Divorce in Colorado In this episode of Divorce at Altitude , Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha break down one of the most important parenting issues in a Colorado divorce: how parents make major decisions for their children after separation. While many people still use the word “custody,” Colorado law separates parenting issues into two categories: parenting time and...

Voluntary Unemployment, Underemployment, and Imputed Income In this How-To episode of Divorce at Altitude , Ryan Kalamaya explains the legal concepts of voluntary unemployment, underemployment, and imputed income in Colorado divorce cases. These issues frequently arise when courts determine spousal maintenance (alimony) and child support, because both forms of support rely heavily on each party’s...