Divorce at Altitude: A Podcast on Colorado Family Law

In today's episode, we revisit exploring the sensitive and complex issue of parental alienation in Colorado family law, alongside esteemed guest and family law attorney Jill Coil. Ryan and Jill's discussion opens up the intricate world of how parents can, intentionally or unintentionally, undermine the relationship between a child and their other parent. They dissect various examples, fr...

Modifying Spousal Maintenance in Colorado In this How-To episode of Divorce at Altitude , Ryan Kalamaya explains how spousal maintenance (alimony) can be modified after a Colorado divorce. While many divorce agreements establish maintenance for a fixed amount and duration, life circumstances can change. This episode explores when and how a court may adjust or terminate a maintenance order. Ryan be...

How Alimony Payments Work in a Colorado Divorce In this How-To episode of Divorce at Altitude , Ryan Kalamaya explains the practical mechanics of how spousal maintenance (alimony) payments are made in a Colorado divorce. While many people focus on how much support is ordered, Ryan highlights that it is equally important to understand how those payments are actually structured and delivered. Ryan b...

In this eoisode of Divorce at Altitude , we revisit a conversation with matrimonial attorney Lisa Zeiderman. She lends her considerable expertise to shed light on the shadowy aspects of financial abuse and manipulation within marriages. Serving as the managing partner at Miller Zeiderman LLP, Lisa's strides into the terrain of financial forensics are as calculative as they are compassionate. ...

Securing Spousal Maintenance with Life Insurance in a Colorado Divorce In this how-to episode of Divorce at Altitude , Ryan Kalamaya explains an important but often overlooked issue in Colorado divorce cases involving alimony: how to secure future spousal maintenance payments if the paying spouse dies or otherwise cannot pay. Using the hypothetical divorce clients Eric and Melanie Wolf, Ryan walks...

Today, we re-visit the world of taxes and divorce. Ryan and Amy host an enlightening conversation where they dissect everything from capital gains to Medicare tax, and even the often-overlooked consequences of depreciation recapture. They pull from  different scenarios to show you how not accounting for these factors can have significant financial implications.  They also navigate the recent shift...

Complex Income Issues in Colorado Divorce Cases In this episode of Divorce at Altitude , Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha take a deep dive into one of the most important and misunderstood topics in Colorado family law: how income is determined for child support and spousal maintenance. While many people assume income is simply whatever appears on a pay stub or tax return, Ryan and Amy explain that in...

Retirement and Spousal Maintenance in a Colorado Divorce | Divorce at Altitude In this How To episode of Divorce at Altitude , Ryan Kalamaya explains how retirement can affect spousal maintenance in a Colorado divorce, especially in so-called gray divorce cases involving older spouses. He focuses on the practical and legal questions that arise when one spouse is nearing retirement, has already ret...

How to Prepare for Divorce Mediation  In this episode of Divorce at Altitude , Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha walk listeners through a practical guide to preparing for mediation in a Colorado divorce or family law case. Because most people hope to avoid trial when they begin the divorce process, Ryan and Amy explain how mediation works, why it is required in most Colorado domestic relations cases, a...

Comparing Spousal Maintenance Across the United States  In this episode of Divorce at Altitude , Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha explore how spousal maintenance (alimony) in Colorado compares to other states across the United States. Using research from a study conducted by Custody X Change, they discuss how different states calculate spousal support and why the results can vary dramatically dependin...

Incremental Decreases of Spousal Maintenance in a Colorado Divorce In this how-to episode of Divorce at Altitude , Ryan Kalamaya explains the concept of incremental decreases in spousal maintenance after a Colorado divorce. He breaks down how maintenance is not just about the initial amount awarded, but also about how that amount may change over time depending on the circumstances of the parties....

Changes in Colorado Family Law and the Future of Domestic Relations Courts  In this episode of Divorce at Altitude , Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha discuss the major changes occurring in Colorado’s domestic relations system and how the legal community is working to address challenges within family law courts. Their conversation focuses on the increasing strain on the judicial system, the growing num...

Spousal Maintenance in High-Income Colorado Divorces  In this How To episode of Divorce at Altitude , Ryan Kalamaya explains how spousal maintenance is determined in high-income Colorado divorce cases. While many divorces rely on the Colorado maintenance guideline formula, Ryan clarifies that those guidelines generally do not apply when the parties’ combined annual income exceeds $240,000. In thes...

Divorce is a word that often comes loaded with uncertainty and an avalanche of questions. Ryan and Amy revisit one of our most impactful episodes, they aim to answer our top questions we get in initial divorce consultations.  They shed light on the implications of no-fault divorce laws, the concept of marital waste, and if extramarital affairs might tilt the scales in legal proceedings in Colorado...

Contractual vs. Modifiable Spousal Maintenance in Colorado Divorce  In this How To episode of Divorce at Altitude , Ryan Kalamaya explains the difference between contractual spousal maintenance and modifiable spousal maintenance in a Colorado divorce. Using the podcast’s hypothetical clients, Eric and Melanie Wolf, Ryan walks listeners through how divorcing couples decide whether maintenance shoul...

Understanding the Colorado Maintenance Formula  In this How To episode of Divorce at Altitude , Ryan Kalamaya explains how the Colorado maintenance guideline, sometimes called the spousal maintenance formula, is used to estimate the amount of maintenance in a divorce case. He clarifies that this episode focuses specifically on the amount of maintenance, not the duration, which he addresses in a se...

Real Estate Appraisals in Divorce In this episode of Divorce at Altitude , Ryan Kalamaya is joined by certified real estate appraiser Kevin Kearns to discuss the role of real estate appraisals in Colorado divorce cases. Because the marital home is often one of the most valuable assets in a divorce, determining its fair market value can have a major impact on the financial outcome for both spouses....

Understanding Spousal Maintenance in Colorado Divorce | Divorce at Altitude In this episode of Divorce at Altitude , Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha take a closer look at one of the most emotional and financially significant issues in Colorado divorce: spousal support, also known as alimony or spousal maintenance. While different terms are often used interchangeably, Colorado law formally refers to i...

Texas vs. Colorado Divorce Laws – Financial Outcomes Compared In this episode of Divorce at Altitude , Ryan Kalamaya is joined by Brian Walters, a Texas family law attorney, to discuss how financial outcomes in divorce can vary significantly depending on the state where a case is filed. Using their recurring hypothetical clients, Eric and Melanie Wolf, Ryan and Brian explore how the results of a d...

The holiday season often brings complex emotions and logistics for divorced or separated parents. On this re-broadcasted episode of Divorce at Altitude, we'll offer guidance on navigating holiday parenting time after a split. First, we'll explain the key differences between regular and holiday parenting schedules. Next, we'll go over important factors to consider, like your children...

Meet Chip Dunn of Kalamaya Goscha In this episode of Divorce at Altitude , Ryan Kalamaya sits down with associate attorney Chip Dunn to give listeners a closer look at one of the attorneys behind the firm. Rather than focusing on a single legal issue, this episode highlights Chip’s background, what brought him into family law, and how his experience shapes the way he works with clients going throu...

Colorado’s Licensed Legal Paraprofessional Program Explained In this episode of Divorce at Altitude , Amy Goscha is joined by Judge Arkin to discuss major updates on Colorado’s Licensed Legal Paraprofessional (LLP) Program. The conversation focuses on where the program currently stands, what LLPs will be allowed to do, how the licensing process works, and what this new profession could mean for pe...

Invalidating Divorce Agreements in Colorado | Divorce at Altitude In this episode of Divorce at Altitude , Ryan Kalamaya is joined by senior associate Chip Dunn to discuss what happens when someone wants to challenge or set aside a divorce agreement after it has already been signed or entered by the court. The conversation explores what some call “divorce remorse,” but also covers more serious iss...

Getting to Know Senior Associate Elizabeth Rose Hardman In this episode of Divorce at Altitude , Ryan Kalamaya sits down with senior associate Elizabeth Rose Hardman for a more personal and professional conversation about her background, legal path, and what drives her work at Kalamaya Goscha. Unlike the firm’s topic-based episodes, this one gives listeners a closer look at Elizabeth’s journey int...

How a Certified Divorce Real Estate Expert Helps in Divorce Cases In this episode of Divorce at Altitude , Amy Goscha is joined by Allison “Allie” Decent of Keller Williams Mountain Properties to discuss the role of a Certified Divorce Real Estate Expert (CDRE) in divorce cases. Allie explains how this specialized certification helps attorneys and divorcing clients navigate one of the most importa...