Divorce at Altitude: A Podcast on Colorado Family Law

The Impact of Taxes on Property Valuations in a Colorado Divorce In this episode of Divorce at Altitude , Ryan Kalamaya explores how taxes can significantly impact property valuations in a Colorado divorce. Using a hypothetical example involving Eric and Melanie Wolf, Ryan explains how transfers of property, including real estate and retirement accounts, can be taxed, and how this affects the divo...

Following Episode 91 on PREs , this week, we are talking about Child and Family Investigators (CFIs). We are honored to have attorney CFI, Erika Gebhardt , here to talk us through this arm of the court and outline the process that follows from the time she takes on a case. For the first five years of her practice, Erika focused almost exclusively on litigating family law matters, during which time...

What Happens When a Party Claims Borrowed Money in a Colorado Divorce In this episode of Divorce at Altitude , Ryan Kalamaya dives into the complex issue of when one party in a Colorado divorce claims that they borrowed money from a family member or friend, particularly in relation to large marital assets like a home. Using the example of Eric and Melanie Wolf, Ryan explains how the court will eva...

Dealing with Narcissistic Abuse in Divorce: Insights from Tracy Malone In this episode of Divorce at Altitude , Ryan Kalamaya is joined by Tracy Malone, a Boulder-based narcissistic abuse survival coach, author, and founder of Narcissist Abuse Support. Together, they discuss the challenges of navigating divorce when dealing with a narcissist, the tactics narcissists use, and how victims can protec...

Grandparent Rights in Colorado: Understanding Legal Standing and Custody Issues In this episode of Divorce at Altitude , Ryan Kalamaya is joined by Joel Pratt, a seasoned family lawyer from Colorado Springs, to discuss the important legal topic of Grandparent Rights. They explore how grandparents can become involved in custody matters, the complexities of standing, and when they can intervene in f...

Future Contingent Beneficiary Interests in a Trust and Divorce in Colorado In this episode of Divorce at Altitude , Ryan Kalamaya explains how Future Contingent Beneficiary Interests in a Trust are treated in Colorado divorce proceedings. Using the hypothetical case of Eric and Melanie Wolf, Ryan discusses how trust interests that are contingent on future events—such as the passing of a relative—c...

Parental Responsibility Evaluators and Family Law: A Discussion with Dr. Kate McNamara In this episode of Divorce at Altitude , Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha are joined by Dr. Kate McNamara, a seasoned parental responsibility evaluator with over 35 years of experience, to discuss the role of evaluators in family law cases. Dr. McNamara explains what a parental responsibility evaluator does, the qua...

Gifts to the Marital Estate and Depletion of Separate Property in Colorado Divorce In this episode of Divorce at Altitude , Ryan Kalamaya explains two critical concepts in Colorado divorce law: Gifts to the Marital Estate and Depletion of Separate Property . Using the hypothetical example of Eric and Melanie Wolf, Ryan walks listeners through how property, such as a house or inheritance, is treate...

Social Media and Co-Parenting in Divorce Cases In this episode of Divorce at Altitude , Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha discuss the role of social media during divorce and co-parenting, focusing on how it can impact communication, child custody, and overall family dynamics. They dive into the challenges and benefits of using social media, from enhancing communication between parents to the potential...

Legal Separation vs. Divorce in Colorado In this episode of Divorce at Altitude , Ryan Kalamaya discusses the difference between legal separation and divorce in Colorado, using the story of Eric and Melanie Wolf to provide context. While both processes are similar, legal separation keeps the couple legally married but formalizes the separation of finances, child support, and maintenance. Ryan expl...

Parental Alienation in Colorado Divorce and Custody Cases In this episode of Divorce at Altitude , Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha are joined by family law attorney Jill Coil to discuss parental alienation , a critical issue that often arises during custody disputes in divorce cases. Jill explains what parental alienation is, why it’s often misunderstood, and the difference between intentional and un...

Trust Interests in a Colorado Divorce In this episode of Divorce at Altitude , Ryan Kalamaya explains how trust interests are treated during a divorce in Colorado. Using the example of Eric Wolf, Ryan explores what happens when one spouse, like Eric, has a trust interest created long before the marriage, and how Colorado law handles those interests in the context of divorce proceedings. Ryan break...

Dependency and Neglect in Colorado Family Law In this episode of Divorce at Altitude , Amy Goscha explains the complexities of Dependency and Neglect (DNN) cases and how they intersect with family law in Colorado. Amy breaks down what constitutes Dependency and Neglect, which can include child abuse, neglect, and abandonment. This issue often arises in family law cases such as divorce or allocatio...

Economic Fault and Dissipation of Assets in a Colorado Divorce In this episode of Divorce at Altitude, Ryan Kalamaya discusses the concept of economic fault and dissipation of assets during divorce proceedings in Colorado. Ryan explains how the court handles situations where one spouse intentionally depletes marital assets in contemplation of divorce, and how such actions can impact the division o...

Personal Injury and Workers’ Compensation in a Colorado Divorce  If you or your spouse receives a personal injury settlement or workers’ compensation award during a marriage, understanding how it may be treated in a Colorado divorce is essential. As this episode explains, Colorado draws an important distinction between personal injury claims and workers’ compensation benefits. While personal injur...

Appeals in a Colorado Divorce  If you’re feeling frustrated after a divorce or custody ruling, an appeal may sound like a second chance. But as this episode makes clear, it is a legal review, not a do-over. The Colorado Court of Appeals looks at whether the law was applied correctly, not whether the judge should have believed one witness over another. Appeals take time, require careful strategy, a...

Dividing Personal Property in a Colorado Divorce In this short Divorce at Altitude lesson, Colorado family law attorney Ryan Kalamaya explains how personal property (the “stuff” inside the home) is typically handled in a Colorado divorce—and why fighting over household items often costs more than the items are worth. Using the podcast’s hypothetical clients Eric and Melanie Wolf, Ryan walks throug...

Keep the House or Sell It in a Colorado Divorce + Post-Divorce Retreats In this episode of Divorce at Altitude, Colorado family law attorneys Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha tackle one of the biggest financial and emotional decisions in divorce: Should you keep the marital home or sell it? They’re joined by Annie Allen, a certified divorce coach and RCSD realtor, to explain how housing decisions impa...

Parental Decision-Making in Colorado: Vaccines, School Choice, and Constitutional Rights In this episode of Divorce at Altitude, Colorado family law attorneys Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha break down parental decision-making in Colorado divorce and custody cases especially when parents can’t agree on hot-button issues like vaccines, school choice, and major medical decisions. They’re joined by Denv...

Men’s Group Support During Divorce: Help for Men Navigating Separation and Co-Parenting In this episode of Divorce at Altitude, Colorado divorce attorneys Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha talk “guy stuff” and the reality many men face during divorce: isolation, anger, shame, and the pressure to “handle it” alone. They’re joined by Sean Galla, founder of Men’s Group, to explain how men can build real s...

Spousal Maintenance (Alimony) in a Colorado Divorce In this episode of Divorce at Altitude , Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha dive into spousal support—also called maintenance or alimony—in Colorado divorces. They’re joined by Robin Beattie, a longtime Colorado family law attorney and recognized maintenance expert, to explain how courts approach support, what the guideline formula does cover, and why...

What is Divorce at Altitude?   Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha , that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado.  To subscribe...

How Divorce Lawyers Can Help Co-Parenting (with Shea Drefs of CustodyXChange) In this episode of Divorce at Altitude , Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha talk with Shea Drefs, Managing Editor at CustodyXChange, about how divorce lawyers can actually improve co-parenting outcomes. Shea breaks down CustodyXChange’s national survey of 1,000 recently divorced parents with child custody cases and shares what...

Fault in a No-Fault Colorado Divorce (with Joe Maher) In this episode of Divorce at Altitude , Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha talk with family law attorney Joe Maher about “fault” in divorce—and why it still shows up in Colorado even though Colorado is a no-fault state. Joe previously practiced in Maryland, where adultery and other fault grounds can determine how a case gets to court, and he explain...

Fault in a No-Fault State: When Conduct Still Matters in a Colorado Divorce In this episode of Divorce at Altitude , Ryan Kalamaya is joined by family law attorney Joe Maher to unpack how “fault” still shows up in Colorado divorces—even though Colorado is a no-fault state. Drawing on Joe’s experience practicing for years in Maryland, a fault-based divorce jurisdiction, the conversation explores wh...