In Colorado, what is the order of proceedings for a Civil Protection Order Hearing? Specifically, what will happen when I walk into the court room step by step, including when the plaintiff and I, the defendant, will be allowed to present our case, etc.?

November 18th, 2023

My 17-year-old son was caught with 1/8 of an ounce of marijuana and was charged with unlawful possession of greater than 2 ounces. He will be 18 before his court date. What is the best way to handle this situation and keep it off his adult record?

May 13th, 2023

Can property items listed on a spreadsheet, valued at $2800, be included in the $20,000 sum that a beneficiary is supposed to receive from a trust? The beneficiary believes these items and a $1250 life insurance payout should not count towards the $20,000. The trust allows for discretionary payments or lump sums. Should anything received by the beneficiary be considered part of the $20,000?

November 4th, 2023

My partner and I are working on a product design to patent. My partner, who is an independent contractor, has occasionally used his employer's resources to obtain general information that may have indirectly benefited our design. We are concerned that the employer might claim rights to the product. What document should the employer sign to waive any and all interest in our product, and what should be included in this document to ensure it covers all potential claims?

August 10th, 2023

If my roommate attempts legal retribution for the loss of his dog, which went missing while I had the front door open, is it likely he could succeed, and what avenues can I pursue to protect myself?

November 28th, 2024