Exploring Grandparent Rights in Family Law: Insights from Joel Pratt

In this episode of Divorce at Altitude, host Ryan Kalamaya delves into the nuanced topic of grandparent rights within the realm of family law, joined by expert Joel Pratt, a partner at Daly and Pratt in Colorado Springs. This discussion unpacks the legal intricacies and real-life scenarios where grandparents seek custody or visitation rights, particularly amid familial disputes or parental challenges.

Episode Highlights:
- Understanding Grandparent Standing: Joel explains the legal concept of "standing" which determines a grandparent's eligibility to request custody or visitation in court.
- Constitutional Considerations: The episode explores how constitutional rights of parents can impact grandparent claims, referencing key legal precedents.
- Real-Life Scenarios: From drug abuse to disability, various situations are discussed where grandparents might step in to fill parenting gaps, highlighting both successful and challenging cases.
- Jurisdictional Issues: Joel discusses the complexities of cases that cross state lines, emphasizing the importance of jurisdiction in family law.

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Thank you for tuning in to explore the complex world of grandparent rights in family law with us. Your engagement and feedback help us continue to deliver insightful and relevant content.

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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.

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In this informative episode, Ryan Kalamaya discusses the critical topic of child support, essential for parents navigating divorce in Colorado. Whether you're dealing with the end of a marriage or adjusting to co-parenting, understanding child support is key to ensuring your children's needs are met post-divorce.

Key Highlights:
What is Child Support?

• Child support is designed to equalize the financial responsibilities between parents, ensuring children maintain a stable environment regardless of parental status.
• Primary Factors Influencing Child Support: The two main drivers are parental income and the number of overnights each parent has with the children. The balance of these factors significantly impacts the calculation of support payments.
• Complex Factors: Dive into complexities such as variable income, voluntary unemployment, and additional expenses like healthcare and extracurricular activities which can affect the child support formula.
• Legal Guidance: Ryan emphasizes the importance of legal counsel to navigate the specifics of each case, ensuring fair and accurate support calculations.

For a deeper dive into child support complexities, check out Episode 201, "Alpine Support: Scaling the Heights of Child Support in Colorado," where more detailed discussions are available.

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Note: This podcast provides educational information and is not a substitute for professional legal advice. For personalized guidance, contact Kalamaya Law or visit www.divorceataltitude.com.

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.

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Welcome to This Week's Episode of Divorce at Altitude: Personal Injuries and Workers' Comp in Colorado Divorces

Episode Highlights:
In this episode, Ryan Kalamaya is joined by seasoned trial lawyer, Philip Goldberg, to unpack how personal injuries and workers' compensation claims are treated in Colorado divorces. They dive into the distinctions between personal injury awards and workers' comp benefits, and how each can impact the division of assets in divorce proceedings.

Key Discussion Points:
- Understanding Personal Injury Claims: Explore what constitutes a personal injury claim and how these awards are treated during divorce. Goldberg provides insights into how different states, including Colorado, categorize these awards as marital or separate property.
- Workers' Compensation Explained: Discover how workers' comp claims differ from personal injury claims, focusing on how Colorado uniquely handles these cases in the context of divorce.
- Marital vs. Separate Property: Learn about the "analytic approach" used to determine what portion of a compensation claim is considered marital property and how this differs between personal injury and workers' comp.
- Impact on Divorce Settlements: Goldberg and Kalamaya discuss real-world applications, including how these funds are divided in a divorce and potential complications that arise from concurrent personal injury and workers' comp claims.

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Thank you for tuning in to Divorce at Altitude. We hope you found this episode enlightening and helpful as you navigate the complexities of divorce and compensation claims in Colorado.

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.

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Dive into the complexities of child support with Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha in this informative episode of "Divorce at Altitude." They unpack the essentials of child support, differentiating it from spousal maintenance, and guiding you through its determination process, highlighting the crucial factors involved.

Key Highlights:

- Introduction to Child Support:
- Explained as a means to cover the costs associated with raising children, encompassing everything from daily needs to educational expenses.
- Discussion on the confusion between spousal maintenance and child support, clarifying its purpose and calculation basis.

- Determining Child Support:
- Insight into Colorado's child support worksheet and the factors affecting child support calculations, such as gross income, parenting time, and health insurance contributions.
- Emphasis on the importance of understanding gross vs. net income and how various expenses and credits are factored into the child support calculation.

Important Factors and Disputes:

- Income Considerations:
- Detailed discussion on how income is defined and disputed, including overtime, self-employment income, and non-traditional income sources.
- Exploration of circumstances that might lead to income imputation and the impact of remarriage on child support calculations.

- Extracurricular and Educational Expenses:
- How extracurricular activities and private schooling decisions can influence child support, stressing the importance of a child’s historical lifestyle.

- Modification and Enforcement of Child Support:
- Guidance on how child support can be modified due to significant changes in financial circumstances, emphasizing the need for documentation and legal processes.
- Strategies for enforcing child support payments, including motions for contempt, wage garnishments, and the role of Child Support Enforcement agencies.

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This episode serves as a comprehensive guide for anyone navigating the intricacies of child support, offering valuable insights into its determination, modification, and enforcement. Through detailed discussions and practical ad

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 to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here. If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at info@kalamaya.law.

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In this episode of "Divorce at Altitude," hosts Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha dive into decision-making for children after divorce, offering insights and strategies for parents.

Main Topics:
- Decision-Making vs. Custody: Transition from "custody" to "decision-making" and "parenting time" in Colorado, focusing on legal vs. physical custody.
- Key Decisions: Importance of major decisions in a child's life, including education, healthcare, and extracurriculars, and distinguishing them from everyday choices.

Legal Insights:
- Decision-Making Authority: Exploration of joint vs. sole decision-making, with a focus on the child's best interest and the impact of domestic violence.
- Dispute Resolution: Handling disagreements through parenting coordinators, decision-makers, mediation, and arbitration.

Practical Advice:
- Parenting Plans: Crafting detailed plans that outline decision-making processes and include mechanisms for resolving disputes.
- Cooperative Parenting: Encouraging cooperation and adaptability in co-parenting arrangements for the child’s well-being.

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This episode aims to equip parents with the knowledge to make informed decisions post-divorce, emphasizing cooperation, legal understanding, and the child's best interests.

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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 to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here. If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at info@kalamaya.law.

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Welcome to another insightful episode of Divorce at Altitude. In this episode, we delve deep into the intricate concepts of voluntary unemployment, underemployment, and imputed income, and their significant implications in matters of spousal and child support.

Join us as we navigate through hypothetical scenarios involving Eric and Melanie Wolfe, fictional divorce clients, to shed light on how these issues manifest in real-life situations. From assessing Melanie's potential income as a stay-at-home mom to exploring Eric's decision to quit his job, we uncover the complexities of imputing income in divorce settlements.

Highlights from the episode include:
- Understanding the concept of voluntary unemployment and underemployment in the context of alimony and child support.
- Exploring exceptions to imputing income, such as temporary employment, good faith career choices, and educational pursuits.
- Unraveling the differences in imputation timelines between alimony (30 months) and child support (24 months).
- Examining factors considered in determining potential income, including employment history, job skills, health, and local job market conditions.
- Insights into utilizing expert witnesses and vocational evaluators to assess potential earnings.

As we conclude, we acknowledge the complexity and contentious nature of voluntary unemployment and underemployment, making them among the most challenging issues in divorce proceedings. Whether you're navigating through a divorce or seeking insights into family law, this episode offers invaluable guidance.

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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 to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here. If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at info@kalamaya.law.

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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, from the overt act of badmouthing to more subtle forms of manipulation, highlighting the critical impact on the child's well-being and the legal nuances involved.

We delve into the importance of setting aside personal grievances to prioritize the success of the children involved, emphasizing that the goal is to maintain healthy connections with both parents. The conversation sheds light on the need for a well-crafted divorce decree that anticipates and protects against alienating behaviors, and they discuss how to counteract alienation by reinforcing the child's stability and preserving positive perceptions of both parents. Tune in to gain insights into managing the shifting parenting roles post-divorce, the emotional challenges that accompany it, and how to emerge with a stronger, more adaptable approach to co-parenting.

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 to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here. If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at info@kalamaya.law.

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