There are many cases when someone who is getting divorced for the first time says that they made mistakes. Maybe they got married too young. Maybe they didn't really know their partner well enough. Maybe they just didn't understand how difficult marriage was going to...
Month: February 2022
Can you sue a drunk driver if the state prosecuted them?
Personal injury laws help protect members of the public from massive losses. If someone else does something negligent or illegal, they open themselves up to lawsuits by anyone affected by their bad decisions or misconduct. Under Colorado personal injury law, those...
You’re never too old to consider a divorce
Getting divorced later in life is becoming more common, which is something that you should keep in mind as you age with your spouse. If you and your spouse have decided that you aren’t on the same path and may not have the same understanding, tolerance or goals any...
Spousal support: Can I change my alimony payment terms?
When a couple decides to terminate their marriage, one of the issues they will have to deal with is spousal support. Also known as maintenance or alimony, this is a court-directed payment that one party makes to the other during and after finalizing the divorce....
An alcohol use disorder could lead to divorce and custody issues
There are many reasons that you might decide to go through with a divorce. One of them could be that you have a spouse who is dealing with a substance use disorder. Alcoholism, or alcohol use disorder, is just one of the substance use disorders that could negatively...
You have options after losing a loved one in a drunk driving crash
If you have lost a loved one in a car crash with a drunk driver, you know how upsetting and hurtful it is to know that someone would be so reckless. While you don’t need to participate in the criminal case against that person to make a wrongful death claim, you should...
Alleged drunk driving leads to a manslaughter charge
When a 19-year-old man made the bad decision to drink and drive, the results were deadly. As reported by Denver station KDVR-TV, the alleged drunken driver’s passenger died in the crash he caused in Golden. An officer with the Golden Police Department clocked the...
Divorce on the horizon? The pros and cons of hiring a private divorce judge
You have spent your entire career building up your wealth and accruing valuable assets. If you know that a divorce is imminent, then, you are probably considering all of the options available to you that could help you to navigate the divorce process as smoothly as...
How valuable is a wrongful death claim?
If you have lost a loved one in an accident, you may be interested in pursuing a wrongful death claim. A wrongful death claim may help you or other family members recover compensation that helps you cover your losses related to your loved one’s death. This claim may...
Potential costs if a loved one passes away in a drunk driving accident
If your loved one is struck by a drunk driver, and they lose their life in the accident, you know that things are going to change forever. Perhaps this person was a spouse who was helping you raise your children and start a family. Perhaps they were the main...