Divorce at Altitude: A Podcast on Colorado Family Law

Joint Business Valuation Experts in a Colorado Divorce In this episode of Divorce at Altitude , Ryan Kalamaya sits down with business valuation expert Yvonne Zuber to explain how joint business valuation experts are used in Colorado divorce cases. When one spouse owns a closely held business, determining its value can be one of the most complex and emotionally charged parts of the divorce process....

Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) in a Colorado Divorce In this episode of Divorce at Altitude, Ryan Kalamaya breaks down how individual retirement accounts, commonly known as IRAs, are handled in a Colorado divorce. Retirement assets are often some of the most valuable marital assets, and while IRAs are generally easier to divide than 401(k)s or pensions, they still require careful attention...

Melanie Wolff’s Divorce Story: The Other Side of Divorce at Altitude In this special narrative episode of Divorce at Altitude, Ryan Kalamaya tells the other side of the Wolff divorce story Melanie Wolff’s perspective. Listeners have long connected with Eric Wolff’s experience, but this episode explores what divorce feels like through the eyes of a parent who has carried the emotional and practical...

Retirement Accounts and Property Division in a Colorado Divorce In this short lesson from Divorce at Altitude, Ryan Kalamaya explains how retirement accounts are divided in a Colorado divorce and why these assets can be some of the most valuable—and most misunderstood—parts of property division. Using the fictional couple Eric and Melanie Wolff, Ryan shows why taxes make retirement funds different...

Mortgages and Refinancing During Divorce in Colorado In this episode of Divorce at Altitude, Amy Goscha is joined by mortgage professional Ashton Brooks to break down what divorcing spouses need to know about mortgages, refinancing, and qualifying for a new home in Colorado. Ashton shares his multi-generation real estate background and explains why planning early matters especially when a divorce...

Socially Responsible Investing After Divorce in Colorado In this episode of Divorce at Altitude, Ryan Kalamaya continues the show’s financial advice mini-series with a conversation about socially responsible investing and ESG environmental, social, and governance strategies. Ryan is joined by Aspen native and financial advisor Coley Cassidy, who shares his path from competitive hockey and professi...

High-Conflict Divorce and Protecting Children in Colorado In this episode of Divorce at Altitude, Amy Goscha is joined by Howard Selinger, a clinical psychologist with more than four decades of experience, to discuss one of the most damaging aspects of divorce: high-conflict parenting and its impact on children. Drawing from years of working with families, attorneys, and courts, Dr. Selinger expla...

Real Estate and the Family Home in a Colorado Divorce In this short lesson on Divorce at Altitude, Colorado divorce attorney Ryan Kalamaya explains what typically happens to the family home and other real estate during a Colorado divorce. Using the podcast’s hypothetical clients Eric and Melanie Wolff, Ryan walks through the most common question couples ask when divorce becomes imminent: will one...

How Not to Screw Up Your Kids During Divorce in Colorado In this episode of Divorce at Altitude, Colorado divorce attorney Ryan Kalamaya is joined by “The Divorce Doctor,” Dr. Elizabeth Cohen, a clinical psychologist and divorce recovery expert. Dr. Cohen shares how her own divorce—while raising very young children—shaped her mission to help parents navigate separation without putting kids in the...

Business Valuations in a Colorado Divorce In this episode of Divorce at Altitude, Ryan Kalamaya walks through how business interests are valued in a Colorado divorce and why valuation disputes are often some of the most complex issues in property division. Using the fictional Eric Wolff story as a framework, Ryan explains what happens when one spouse owns a business and how courts determine its va...

Financial Planning During and After Divorce in Colorado In this episode of Divorce at Altitude, Amy Goscha is joined by David Kopp for a practical discussion on why financial planning is essential during and after a Colorado divorce. David explains how many clients leave a case still asking the same question: Is this enough, and will it last? Together, they explore how early financial guidance hel...

Dividing Marital Property in Colorado Divorce In this short lesson from Divorce at Altitude, Ryan Kalamaya explains how Colorado courts define “property” and how marital property is divided in a divorce. Using the podcast’s fictional couple Eric Wolf and Melanie Wolf, he walks through what counts as a marital asset, what does not count, and how judges and attorneys typically structure property div...

Gray Divorce in Colorado In this episode of Divorce at Altitude, Ryan Kalamaya and cohost Amy Goscha discuss “gray divorce”—divorce later in life—and why it has become more common for couples over 50. They explore how longer life expectancy, second and third marriages, and shifting financial independence can contribute to the trend. Ryan and Amy break down the legal and practical issues that can m...

Financial Planning During and After Divorce in Colorado In this episode of Divorce at Altitude, Ryan Kalamaya is joined by Aspen-based financial advisor Allie Phillips, a partner and executive vice president at Obermeyer Wood Investment Counsel. Allie shares how she and her husband relocated from investment banking on the East Coast to Colorado’s mountain towns, eventually choosing Aspen as home—a...

Marital vs. Separate Property in Colorado Divorce Cases In this episode of Divorce at Altitude, Ryan Kalamaya breaks down the difference between marital and separate property in a Colorado divorce, using the podcast’s fictional client, Eric Wolff, to explain how these concepts play out in real cases. Rather than relying on abstract legal theory, Ryan walks through practical examples that show why...

Post-Divorce Estate Planning: Four Critical Steps Everyone Should Take In this episode of Divorce at Altitude, Ryan Kalamaya is joined by estate planning attorney Pamela Maass—known as The Law Mother —for a practical conversation about post-divorce estate planning. Pamela shares her background as a former Boulder County prosecutor and explains how seeing families struggle through messy probate cas...

Property Division in Colorado Divorce Cases: What Happens to Your Assets? In this episode of Divorce at Altitude, Ryan Kalamaya walks through the basics of property division in a Colorado divorce, using the fictional client Eric Wolf to highlight the questions most divorcing spouses ask: What happens to my property? Will I have to start over? And what about my business? The episode provides a prac...

Divorcing a Narcissist in Colorado: Codependency, Boundaries, and Co-Parenting Strategies In this episode of Divorce at Altitude , Ryan Kalamaya is joined by divorce coach Karen McMahon, host of the Journey Beyond Divorce podcast, to discuss divorcing a narcissist, codependency, and how to set boundaries in high-conflict divorce and co-parenting. Karen explains what divorce coaching is and how it...

Back-to-School Co-Parenting Tips for Colorado Divorce and Custody Cases In this episode of Divorce at Altitude , Ryan Kalamaya and cohost Amy Goscha reunite for a practical discussion on back-to-school transitions for divorced and divorcing parents in Colorado. They explain why the shift from summer to the school-year routine often triggers conflict and how a well written parenting plan can reduce...

Domestic Violence and Parenting Decisions in Colorado Custody Cases In this episode of Divorce at Altitude , Ryan Kalamaya breaks down how allegations or findings of domestic violence can directly impact custody, parenting time, and decision-making in Colorado divorce cases. Ryan explains how domestic violence is defined under Colorado law, why the standard of proof in family court is different fr...

Surrogacy, Fertility Law, and Parentage in Colorado Divorce Cases In this episode of Divorce at Altitude , Amy Goscha is joined by colleague and fertility-law specialist Laura Koupal for an in-depth discussion on surrogacy, assisted reproduction, and how evolving fertility laws intersect with Colorado family law and divorce. Laura shares her path from traditional family law practice to founding Ko...

Criminal Protection Orders and Divorce in Colorado In this episode of Divorce at Altitude , Ryan Kalamaya explains what happens after a heated domestic dispute leads to an arrest—and how criminal protection orders can dramatically affect divorce, custody, and co-parenting cases in Colorado. Ryan breaks down a common misconception: criminal domestic violence is not a standalone charge, but a senten...

Mitigating Parenting Evaluations in Colorado Divorce Cases (CFIs & PREs) In this episode of Divorce at Altitude , Ryan Kalamaya is joined by John Zervopoulos for a practical, strategy-focused discussion on mitigating adverse parenting evaluations in Colorado divorce and custody disputes. They break down what happens when a court-appointed Child and Family Investigator (CFI) or Parental Respons...

Civil Protection Orders in Colorado Divorce Cases In this episode of Divorce at Altitude , Ryan Kalamaya breaks down one of the most serious and frequently misunderstood issues in family law: civil protection orders involving allegations of domestic violence. Rather than covering every form of domestic violence or its full impact on divorce, this episode focuses specifically on how civil protectio...

Contempt in Colorado Divorce and Family Law Cases In this episode of Divorce at Altitude , Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha are joined by law partner Georgina Melbye for a clear, practical breakdown of contempt in Colorado family law cases. Georgina—widely regarded in the firm as the “contempt guru”—explains what contempt really is, how it’s used to enforce court orders, and why it’s one of the most p...