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2023 Colorado DUI Laws and Penalties – A Complete Guide

Alcohol and other drugs severely impair your ability to drive safely. They negatively affect coordination, good judgment, reaction time, and focus. The outcome of driving while under the influence of…

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FIREARMS LEGAL ALERT: United States v. Rahimi: A Landmark Ruling Impacting Firearms Convictions and Restrictions Following Domestic Violence Issues

Introduction: In a groundbreaking decision on February 2, 2023, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit significantly altered the legal landscape within the Fifth Circuit surrounding firearms…

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Navigating your upcoming income tax return after divorce

If your divorce was finalized last year, you’ll need to take some extra time with your 2022 income tax return. There will likely be a number of changes. You’ll probably…

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What are mitigating factors in sentencing?

When a trial ends in a conviction, that doesn’t mean your defense is over. You can give the court good reason to be lenient with you by providing evidence that…

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You can control when your heirs actually inherit

Leaving financial assets to your heirs can be difficult. Maybe you do want them to inherit some of your wealth, but you’re just not sure that the time is right.…

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3 myths about divorce

Divorce rates may be on the decline, but it is still very common in the United States. Most people know others who have been divorced, and many have been divorced…

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Can you choose to disinherit certain family members?

Some people have a sense of entitlement when it comes to the property of their family members. Children and grandchildren frequently develop expectations based on what they think certain property…

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3 way you might challenge the evidence in a criminal case

If your criminal case goes to court, the prosecution must present evidence to back up their claims that you are guilty. They may also use any evidence they have to…

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How can you practice self-care in a divorce?

Divorce can take a huge emotional toll on people. When you are busy trying to handle a divorce while also holding down a job and running a household, you can…

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3 hidden costs of a DUI conviction

If the police charge you with driving under the influence (DUI), you should not just take it on the chin. There are many ways to contest these charges, and you…

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How does memory affect criminal cases?

What someone remembers, or says they remember, could be crucial in convicting someone of a crime. People often assume that what an eyewitness says must be accurate, which can lead…

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3 tips for handling custody during the holidays

The first holiday season after a divorce can be challenging, even more so if you have kids. Most children enjoy the Christmas holidays, and you won’t want to disappoint your…

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3 estate planning mistakes to avoid

Mistakes in your estate plan can cause a lot of problems for your family and also perhaps for you. Let’s look at the kind of mistakes people commonly make. The…

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Roles of trust you need to allocate in an estate plan

Implementing your estate plan requires the help of several people. Or perhaps one person who can take on various roles. A financial power of attorney They can do things like…

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3 reasons to tell your family about your estate plan

You might want to keep the details of your estate plan to yourself. Many people do. Yet it is typically best to share at least some details with your family. Here are…

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4 sets of people to tell about your divorce

You might not feel like shouting about your pending divorce from the rooftops. Yet, you should think about telling a few key people. These are people who can help you…

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3 ways to improve communication as co-parents

Parenting together after your divorce can be challenging. If you do not manage those challenges well, it can result in conflict, which harms you and your children. There are ways…

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What is a letter of instruction?

However simple or complex your estate plan is, there is one document that it should always include. This is a letter of instruction. This document is relatively straightforward to write, but…

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This may be the biggest myth about estate planning

There are many different myths about estate planning, and it’s important for people to sort this out before they get started. You don’t want to make any avoidable mistakes simply…

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3 actions that may affect the value of your marital estate

When married Colorado couples decide to divorce, they either reach their own property division arrangements or turn to the family courts. Judges presiding over divorces will apply the Colorado equitable distribution…

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What does a mandatory protection order mean?

You got into a fight with your significant other and things heated up rather rapidly. The next thing you know, you were charged with domestic violence and slapped with a…

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Do you need to include powers of attorney in your estate plan?

Some estate planning documents are more common than others. Most people who intentionally plan their estates will create a will, but trusts are less common. Just because documents aren’t used…

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What happens to your retirement account when you divorce?

Trying to make sense of your marital estate can be a challenge in the early stages of a divorce. Many people struggle to identify what is truly marital property and…

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2 important Supreme Court decisions on the Miranda Warning

You are probably at least aware of your Miranda rights. Anyone who has watched a television show where someone gets arrested knows that the police should tell an individual about…

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