The Colorado Court of Appeals recently held that accounts set up under the Colorado Uniform Transfers to Minors Act (UTMA) belong to the children in the event the parents divorce. See In Re the Marriage of Nevedrova, 23CA1278. The Court ruled that if either or both parents create an account for a child under the […]
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Discretionary Trust Ruled as Not Property When dividing a marital estate, the divorce court must first determine whether an asset or interest constitutes “property.” The term “property” seems straightforward enough; however, the waters become very muddy when dealing with a future interest in something. For example, being the beneficiary of a living person’s will does […]
Ride-share e-scooters have become a popular mode of transportation among Americans. 158 U.S. cities, including Denver, implement ride-share e-scooter systems. However, the increased use of e-scooters in city areas has led to a significant rise in pedestrian injuries resulting from scooter accidents. According to District 10 City Councilman Chris Hinds’s presentation to the Budget and […]
Dog Bite Claims and Settlements Behavioral issues in dogs are on the rise in recent years following the pandemic. Pets that have become accustomed to their owners being home are now dealing with severe separation anxiety leading to increased aggressive behavior. The American Veterinary Medical Association reports that approximately 4.5 million people are bitten by […]
