Video Hearings: Tips and Tricks to Do Your Best in Video Court
By: Beth Andersen-Filson The pandemic changed court to video and made it the new normal. It is now common to have “remote” or “virtual” proceedings where you appear online via video conferencing platforms like Webex, Zoom or Microsoft Teams instead of in the...
PERA and Divorce: Why a Judge Can Block You From Removing Your Ex From PERA Death Benefits
By: Beth Andersen-Filson Colorado public school teachers, state troopers, many employees of state colleges and universities, judges and some court employees, some city and town employees, and many other state employees receive PERA (Colorado Public Employees'...
Do You Need a Trust?
By Beth Andersen-Filson A common question in estate planning is whether you need a trust or if a will alone suffices. In Colorado, a will alone is often sufficient. Unlike some other states, Colorado has a relatively simple probate process. It is not overly onerous...
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,...
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