Arbitration is a process by which the contested issues of a divorce are decided by a third-party arbitrator. The arbitrator is usually not a judge and is selected either by agreement of the parties or in some cases, appointed by…
By Staff Attorney The Gasper Law Group, PLLC The Survivors Benefit Plan (SBP) provides eligible beneficiaries with a benefit called an “annuity.” An annuity is a monthly payment distributed over the beneficiary’s lifetime. The amount of the payment is at…
By Staff Attorney The Gasper Law Group, PLLC You’ve no doubt heard that 50% of all marriages end in divorce. That statistic in and of itself is discouraging. However, it is true or just a myth? Is this divorce in…
By Staff Attorney The Gasper Law Group, PLLC When you litigate a divorce in Colorado, you file your lawsuit in family court. Let’s explore and define some of the most commonly used legal jargon related to civil litigation. Below, we…
By Natalie R. Mitchell Attorney at Law The Gasper Law Group, PLLC According to the Colorado Attorney General’s Website, the common-law elements of a valid marriage are that the couple is free to contract a valid ceremonial marriage, i.e., neither…
By Carrie E. Kelly Managing Attorney, Domestic Relations Division The Gasper Law Group, PLLC When Colorado began allowing same sex couples to enter into a civil union, there was a general attempt to extend similar benefits and protections to same…
By Brandon A. Prenger, Attorney The Gasper Law Group, PLLC One of the most commonly asked questions concerning a divorce is “how soon can I be divorced?” Everyone has heard the horror stories of a divorce that drags out for…
By Amanda C. Musselwhite, Attorney The Gasper Law Group, PLLC You had the perfect wedding with the perfect rings! You were busy planning your house in the suburbs with your 2.5 kids, your cat, and your dog. Suddenly, you realized…
By Matthew B. Drexler, Esq.* Teresa A. Drexler, Esq.* Domestic relations attorneys are most familiar with the husband and wife model of litigation. Family law attorneys are also familiar with assisting a large number of couples who find themselves crashing…