Andersen Law PC: Learning From Our Clients to Stand Out
We would like to thank all our clients who have helped us grow in the past four-plus years from a sole attorney renting one office to a team, including bookkeeper Elizabeth, associate attorney Kameryn, legal assistants Andrea, Linda, Cate and Angelique, editor...
Estate Planning: Protect Yourself From Accidentally Remarrying Your Ex And Leaving Them Everything!
A recent Colorado case makes clear that you should revise your will and make your status with your ex very obvious or risk a probate case after you die. As a firm that handles divorces and wills, we know how this can play out and ALWAYS advise our clients to update...
12 Reasons Maintenance is Not What You Think
Maintenance is Colorado's word for alimony. It is an important way to help someone get back on his or her feet. On the other hand, sometimes a person has stars in their eyes about a big maintenance number, not realizing the downsides. I have seen many a client who...
Veterans Benefits: Know Your Rights
The issue of veterans benefits comes up a lot in a military divorce, as well as in estate planning. These benefits are paid to veterans with disabilities that occurred during active service or were aggravated by active service. They are paid monthly. I have assisted...
How to Become a Notary in Colorado
Ever thought of becoming a notary? Here are the steps necessary to becoming one in Colorado. Notaries are regulated by the Colorado Secretary of State, so first click here to go the website. You will find a checklist of documents you will need before you can register...
What is Family Law?
Because attorneys practice so many types of law, it can be confusing to know which type of lawyer you need. Many people think that Family Law attorneys like myself only assist clients with divorce, but that is a myth. The truth is that divorces are far from the only...
Are You Married? You Might Be Surprised to Learn the Answer
Are you married? When did you get married? In Colorado, people may not know the answers to these simple questions. That is because we are in a Common Law Marriage state. Whether you are married is an issue of facts. It’s not just whether you were married seven years...
Yours, Mine & Ours: Estate Planning for Married Couples
When it comes time for couples to consider estate planning, there are several aspects of it that must be looked at and decided on. Below are 16 points of estate planning that you and your spouse may need to address, depending on your situation. Preserving the Estate...