People incorrectly assume that as parents, they can make informal agreements between themselves to modify or even terminate a child support obligation. However, Colorado Courts do not allow this. In fact, the Colorado Court of Appeals recently affirmed the long-standing rule that such agreements are not binding because child support is a right of the […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Colorado Ski Resorts See More Than 3000 Injuries Are you one of the millions of people who enjoy hitting the slopes each year in Colorado? While skiing and snowboarding can be exhilarating activities, they also come with inherent risks. Unfortunately, accidents and injuries on the slopes are common. What should you know if you were […]
Maximum Daily Ski/Snowboarder Capacity As we covered in our last blog on 12/8/23, a Utah District Court judge ordered Vail Resorts to produce the math behind its CCC formula following a dispute about additional development at the Park Hill Ski Area. CCC, or Comfortable Carrying Capacity, is a measure of the amount a guests a […]
VAIL RESORTS LOSES LAWSUIT Vail Resorts Loses Lawsuit Due to Overcrowding on Their Slopes A recent court decision in Utah could have big implications for the ongoing conflicts between ski resorts and mountain towns. Judge Richard Mrazik of Utah’s Third Judicial District recently ruled against Vail Resorts, who owns Park City Mountain Resort, and ruled […]
Vail Increases Fines As the 2023-2024 ski season begins, prospective guests of Vail Ski Resort should be aware of recent changes to the Town of Vail’s Municipal Code. On October 17, 2023, the Vail Town Council unanimously voted to amend the Town’s Code to increase the penalty for using another person’s ski pass from $100 […]
Adults learning to ski and snowboarding will soon have a new option designed specifically for them. The Wolf Creek Ski Area near Pagosa Springs, Colorado, is building a unique chair lift for adults who are new to the sports of skiing and snowboarding. It will allow them to learn in a relaxed environment. Typically beginner […]
