You Say “I Do,” We Say “Prenup”: Things to Know Before Deciding If You Need a Prenuptial Agreement
By Beth Andersen, Andersen Law PC So you are planning to get married? While a premarital or prenuptial agreement (often called a "prenup") may not sound like the most romantic thing in the world, I believe these agreements can actually make the marriage more likely to...
Breaking Upward Episode 17: Insurance in Colorado, With Melissa Dahlman-Babers
While initiating or going through a divorce, updating your insurance — including home, auto, life and business — is crucial. On this episode of “Breaking Upward,” host Beth Andersen interviews insurance expert Melissa Dahlman-Babers who weighs in on what you need to...
Monthly Legal Clinic Offers Free Support Across Colorado for 12th Year
The free legal self-help clinic that Beth co-founded with attorney Ric Morgan is celebrating several milestones as it begins its 12th year of assisting those in need of civil litigation guidance. The monthly clinics empower individuals representing themselves by...
FREE Advice Available at Jeffco Legal Clinics All Year
Every year, a major focus for Beth Andersen is to devote dozens of hours to pro bono work, giving back to the community and helping anyone who wants it to access legal assistance. One way she does this work is through volunteering at a variety of free legal clinics...
Breaking Upward Episode 16: Protecting Your Boundaries With Carolyn Elges
On this episode of “Breaking Upward,” host Beth Andersen interviews business and life coach Carolyn Elges. They discuss the important role boundaries play in life, relationships and especially in divorce cases. Carolyn also offers practical advice on how to use...
What to Know About Expert Witnesses, Consultants and Shadow Experts in Your Probate or Divorce Case
By: Beth Andersen-Filson You may think YOU are the expert on every aspect of your divorce or probate case. After all, this is about your family and you. To a degree, you are correct. No one knows your family like you do. However, when it comes to things like income,...
The Future of Family Law: Pairing Mediation & Unbundled Services
Your divorce, support and parental responsibilities cases involve the most critical issues in your life: your family, your finances and your future. And yet 75% of parties in the first judicial district do not have an attorney in their domestic relations case. This is...
Before You Draft Your Own Will, Read This
I believe in people drafting their own legal documents but NOT their own wills using online programs and forms. As much as I want to empower people to take ownership and participate in their legal issues, I find this option to be a horrible disaster. And I have good...