Small Business Tips: How to Start an LLC in Colorado
Creating a Limited Liability Company (LLC) is an appealing option when starting a business of any size. True to its namesake, an LLC provides its members limited liability in several areas. First, an LLC protects its members’ personal assets from being used to satisfy...
Shared Parenting: 10 Tips for Happy Holidays
Over the river and through the woods takes on a new meaning when a judge must decide whether to grandmother's house you go. Judges may cringe as the holidays approach, knowing parents will be rushing into court with "emergencies" involving out of state travel,...
Should a Small Business Owner Hire an Independent Contractor or Employee?
When you own growing small business, you’ll likely hit the point where you need to hire help. Then the question becomes whether to hire an independent contractor or an employee. When deciding between the two options, there are several factors to consider. Even though...
Why Estate Planning is Critical for Unmarried Couples
Oftentimes, people don't think about estate planning until they're married. But the reality is that estate planning is just as important — and in some instances more important — when you are in a relationship but not married and especially if you are not planning to...
A Parent’s Guide to Children and Divorce (Infographic)
As a family and divorce attorney in Littleton, Colorado, I see a wide variety of cases and a range of ways divorce is handled between not only the couple, but between parents and their kids. There is also a lot of confusion and misinformation out there about divorce...
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...
Host a Free Legal Presentation for Your Group
I have extensive experience with public speaking and leading workshops, both as a key presenter and as group leader. I am available to present or consult with your private groups, and in fact, it is one of my favorite things to do. Over the years, I have presented to...
Michigan Judge Takes Surprising Action When Kids Refuse Order to See Their Father
Recently, a judge in Oakland County Michigan made national headlines for sending three children, ages 9, 10, and 15, to a juvenile facility after finding them in contempt of court for refusing to see their father. In an ongoing custody battle, the children refused to...