Divorce at Altitude: A Podcast on Colorado Family Law

By: Ryan Kalamaya & Amy Goscha
  • Summary

  • Award-winning Colorado divorce attorneys, Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha, provide an approachable, insider view to divorce, parenting, relationships, and breakups. Episodes will include conversations with experts such as custody evaluators, CPAs, mediators, and family law judges. Listeners can expect to receive tips, tactics, and a frank conversation about some of life's toughest topics. Many people think that divorce is like climbing a mountain. Ryan and Amy have guided countless clients to the summit, and they share their weekly thoughts on divorce at altitude.
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Episodes
  • Re-Opening Divorce Settlements | Episode 218
    Oct 31 2024

    What is Divorce at Altitude?

    Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado.

    To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here. If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at info@kalamaya.law.

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    DISCLAIMER: THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS ON THIS PODCAST IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL ADVICE. CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IN YOUR STATE OR AREA TO OBTAIN LEGAL ADVICE ON ANY OF THESE ISSUES.

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    29 mins
  • Beyond Basics: Tackling Extraordinary Medical and Extracurricular Expenses | Episode 217
    Oct 28 2024

    Podcast Description:

    Welcome to Divorce at Altitude, a podcast focused on Colorado family law, hosted by Ryan Kalamaya and co-host Amy Goscha. In each episode, we delve into various topics related to divorce, child custody, and co-parenting in Colorado. Whether you're navigating a divorce or just curious about the legal process, we offer practical advice and tips to guide you.

    In this "how-to" episode, Ryan explores extraordinary medical and extracurricular expenses and their impact on child support in Colorado divorces or custody cases. Using the hypothetical case of Eric and Melanie Wolf, Ryan breaks down how costs like private school tuition, medical bills, sports, and other activities affect the financial dynamics between divorced parents.

    Episode Highlights:
    - Extraordinary Medical Expenses: How are major medical costs such as surgeries or braces shared between parents? Ryan discusses how these expenses, not covered by insurance, are typically split proportionally based on income.
    - Extracurricular Expenses: From sports and music lessons to private school tuition, Ryan explains how these optional yet significant expenses can impact child support calculations. He also shares key legal precedents that guide courts in determining whether these expenses are reasonable and necessary.
    - Real-Life Examples: With examples like travel soccer and ice skating, Ryan illustrates how disagreements over extracurricular costs can be resolved, either through court intervention or mutual agreement.
    - Child Support Worksheet: Ryan shows how adding or excluding certain expenses directly impacts the amount of child support one parent pays to the other.

    📞 Connect with us:
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kalamayagoscha
    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kalamaya-goscha/
    • Phone: 970.315.2365
    • Email: mailto:info@kalamaya.law

    If you found this episode helpful, please share it with someone who may benefit from the insights. Don’t forget to follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube for more content on navigating divorce and child support in Colorado.

    What is Divorce at Altitude?

    Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado.

    To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here. If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at info@kalamaya.law.

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    DISCLAIMER: THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS ON THIS PODCAST IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL ADVICE. CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IN YOUR STATE OR AREA TO OBTAIN LEGAL ADVICE ON ANY OF THESE ISSUES.

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    16 mins
  • Navigating Daycare Costs in Child Support: What Every Parent Needs to Know | Episode 216
    Oct 21 2024

    Podcast Description:

    Welcome back to Divorce at Altitude, a podcast on Colorado family law, hosted by Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha. In this "how-to" episode, Ryan dives into the topic of work-related daycare and its impact on child support in Colorado divorces and parenting disputes.

    Episode Highlights:
    - Work-Related Daycare & Child Support: Ryan explains how expenses for daycare, preschool, or after-school programs can influence child support calculations. Using a hypothetical example of Eric and Melanie Wolf, Ryan walks listeners through the child support worksheet and how adding or subtracting work-related daycare can adjust the final amount.
    - Income & Parenting Time Considerations: The episode covers how parents' incomes and their parenting time schedules affect the daycare expense split. Ryan discusses the percentage-based share of income method and why it’s important to figure out a fair contribution between both parents.
    - Common Questions & Scenarios: From nannies, summer camps, and babysitters to arguments over whether specific expenses qualify as work-related, Ryan unpacks the complexities that often arise when calculating childcare costs. He also explains why extracurricular activities and extraordinary medical expenses may also come into play in child support calculations.

    Key Takeaways:
    - Work-Related Daycare Expenses Can Shift Child Support Amounts: These expenses are factored in because they directly affect a parent’s ability to work and earn an income.
    - Worksheet or Off Worksheet Agreements: Ryan offers insights on whether it’s better to include childcare on the official child support worksheet or handle it outside the calculation, based on the unique circumstances of each family.
    - Common Pitfalls & Considerations: Practical tips on what counts as work-related daycare, such as excluding babysitters for personal time but considering nannies or au pairs as part of the expense, make this episode especially useful for parents navigating post-divorce childcare decisions.

    📞 Connect with us:
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kalamayagoscha
    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kalamaya-goscha/
    • Phone: 970.315.2365
    • Email: mailto:info@kalamaya.law

    If you found this episode helpful, please share it with a friend or colleague. Follow us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube for more episodes on Colorado family law. Stay tuned for more insights on child support, parenting, and divorce.

    What is Divorce at Altitude?

    Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado.

    To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here. If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at info@kalamaya.law.

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    DISCLAIMER: THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS ON THIS PODCAST IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL ADVICE. CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IN YOUR STATE OR AREA TO OBTAIN LEGAL ADVICE ON ANY OF THESE ISSUES.

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    11 mins

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