Real estate disputes arise under a variety of circumstances. Sometimes, there is an issue with the condition of a property that a seller did not disclose when listing the property for sale. Other times, the dispute may involve a brand-new home and defective materials used by construction professionals. New owners aren’t the only ones at risk of real estate conflicts. Someone who has been in their home for years might find themselves embroiled in a real estate dispute with a neighbor related to the boundary lines for the property. Sometimes, people misremember what the prior owner told them abo ..read more

Divorce can significantly impact one’s finances, and spousal maintenance or support (alimony) can help ease that transition. How do Denver family courts decide who gets spousal support and how much? The following is a breakdown of factors judges look at to make alimony determinations in litigated divorce cases. Marriage length Longer marriages sometimes result in a longer spousal support duration. The court considers the time commitment each spouse made to the marital lifestyle. Standard of living The lifestyle that a couple shared during their marriage is a benchmark. Courts aim to ensure the ..read more

Your home can become one of the biggest points of contention should you divorce. Homes often mean a lot to their owners, and when combined with the fact they are the couple’s most valuable assets, it is understandable that people often fight over who keeps them. Fighting over any element of a divorce is likely to make the whole process take longer and more difficult. If you can reach an agreement with your spouse over what happens to the house, this is usually the best solution. Factor your home into the overall total of assets If you add up all your other assets, you might find they are not f ..read more

The most common response to driving under the influence (DUI) charges in Colorado is to simply plead guilty. A large percentage of those accused of impairment at the wheel do not make any meaningful attempt at a defense. Instead, they throw themselves on the mercy of the courts in hopes of securing a lenient sentence through their cooperation. This approach is often a mistake, as judges can easily hand down the maximum sentence when someone enters a guilty plea. There is no promise of leniency just for cooperating with the state. Even those who know they weren’t drunk when the police pulled th ..read more

The corporate world is notoriously tough and rival firms compete to gain advantages. Competition is healthy to an extent as it keeps prices competitive for consumers and ensures high quality goods and services.  Nonetheless, there are times when the competition between rival firms can become unfair. Unfair business practices from a rival can put your company at risk. What are some of the more common examples of unfair business practices?  Stealing your intellectual property  You’ve developed a solid and reputable brand. Your company is distinct and recognizable because of your u ..read more

If you’re getting divorced, dividing custody of your children is an important step to take. Ideally, the two of you will continue to cooperate as co-parents after the divorce. But you still need a plan in place to ensure that this happens and to define your rights and obligations. To do this, you need to understand the two main types of custody: 1. Physical custody When many people think about child custody, they are only thinking about where the child is going to live. And that is half of the equation. This is often referred to as parenting time, and parents do need to divide physical custody ..read more

A breach of contract can lead to operational challenges for businesses, such as production interruptions or delays in fulfilling contractual obligations to clients or customers. A breach by a vendor or service provider can sometimes cause financial losses. If one party to a contract commits a material breach and fails to uphold their obligations to the other party, a lawsuit might result. During a breach of contract lawsuit, a judge can offer numerous solutions, including terminating the contract or awarding one party damages based on the provable losses stemming from the breach of the contrac ..read more

Most married couples in Colorado use credit cards regularly. Some households pay off credit card balances every month, while others may have thousands of dollars in credit card debt. Those debts can become a point of contention during a Colorado divorce. State equitable distribution rules apply to both financial obligations and marital resources. For example, credit card debts accrued during the marriage are often subject to division. Both joint accounts and cards held by one spouse only are potentially part of the marital estate. How can people address their credit card debt during Colorado p ..read more

When someone is caught handling, manufacturing or selling illicit drugs, then they can be charged with drug possession. Drug possession can lead to criminal consequences, such as incarceration and fines imposed by the state. However, some people experience harsher consequences if federal charges are lodged.  At a federal level, every drug has a schedule. Schedules determine the intensity of a drug. When someone is caught with an intense schedule drug, they may face higher criminal charges. Here’s what you should know about drug schedules: Understanding the 5 drug schedules  The Contr ..read more

Competition helps drive innovation and can motivate workers. However, competition can also damage a business when it is unfair or illegal. Those running successful companies often worry that the talent they recruit may eventually go on to unfairly compete against the company later. The best option for addressing employee competition with a company involves preventing it ahead of time. Businesses can take certain steps while negotiating employment contracts to limit the likelihood of a worker going on to unfairly compete with the business. How can an employer limit unfair worker competition wit ..read more