The decision to hire an attorney depends upon assessing the situation — and then being honest with yourself about your ability to handle the matter on your own. First, always consult an attorney for: • Criminal charges • If you are sued • Bankruptcy • Employment issues (whether you are a business or an employee) [...]
The laws and rules pertaining to Small Claims Court spell out certain requirements that must be met before a case is eligible to be heard as a small claim. All cases must meet the basic rules for time and dollar amount limits (1-6 years, depending on type of case and not more than $7,500). The [...]
It’s over! The 2013 Colorado Legislative Session ended May 8th. Here are a few of the bills we’ve been tracking . . . 1. Civil Unions are now legal in Colorado. Watch for changes to the family law, probate and other forms. 2. Probate • SB13-077 , the Probate Omnibus Bill, sponsored by the Colorado [...]
Beginning Wednesday, May 1, couples, regardless of gender, can enter into Civil Unions in Colorado. This means big changes for same sex couples. Denver attorney and author, Kim Willoughby, in an interview on CRP.org discussed some of the changes and benefits of the new law. Change: Break up Rules Ironically, one of the biggest benefits [...]
There are a few things that comprehensive wills have in common. A thorough will should: • State the name of the person writing the will. • Be dated. • Revoke all previous wills and codicils. • Contain at least one major provision—such as appointing someone to care for your minor children, choosing a personal representative, [...]
In many marriages, one spouse takes primary responsibility for financial decisions. It is also quite common for one spouse to take care of some financial matters and for the other spouse to take care of different ones. If you, now a surviving spouse, were not ever interested in finances during the marriage or were not [...]
Filing for Divorce in ColoradoBradford Publishing Co.
Who may file for divorce in Colorado? In order for you to obtain a Colorado divorce or legal separation, one of you must be a Colorado resident for at least 91 days before filing your first papers with the court. Obtaining a Colorado driver’s license or Registering to Vote in Colorado indicates your intention to [...]
Your landlord won’t return your deposit after you’ve moved out of your old apartment. Your car has minor damage from an accident. You paid a business for a service and now they refuse to do it. Your neighbor knocked down part of your privacy fence to put in a backyard basketball court. In each of [...]
How Landlord’s Can Terminate a Tenancy in Three Different SituationsExcerpt from Landlord and Tenant Guide to Colorado Leases and Evictions
Your tenant has done nothing wrong; you simply want to end their occupancy of the premises for one reason or another. It is important to give the tenant proper notice at the appropriate time. Three basic types of termination are most commonly used. The law specifies how much notice and what kind of notice you [...]
One of the major decisions you will make when writing your will is to choose a personal representative. Colorado law uses “personal representative” rather than “executor” as the term to describe the person who will be responsible for your estate after your death. The personal representative pays your debts and taxes, files all the appropriate [...]
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