The Maintenance Myth
With a new maintenance statute going into effect in January 2014, the topic has received attention in the Colorado press. Maintenance refers to a form of spousal support commonly known as alimony. In a nutshell, it is paid by the higher breadwinner to the...
Retainers & Unbundled Legal Services
You may have heard someone say, "my lawyer" or have used the term yourself. More recently, people even say "lawyer up" when talking about hiring a lawyer for a case. Traditionally, this means an attorney hired with a retainer and engagement agreement to handle...
Getting What You Need in a Settlement
Settlement is almost always the most efficient and satisfactory way to resolve a case. That being said, the best way to prepare to settle is by preparing to try the case. The same facts and legal analysis play roles in both processes. The main difference is...
The Pro Se Litigant
My client and I wait for a woman to clear her bundle of papers from the thick wooden Petitioner’s table. The woman glances nervously at us and then at the gray-haired, black-robed judge, seated high at his mahogany bench. The woman’s hands shake and her eyes...
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