In this episode of Divorce at Altitude, Colorado family law attorneys Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha explain prenuptial agreements in a clear, practical way. They cover what a Colorado prenuptial agreement is, what it can address (property, finances, spousal maintenance, and certain death related provisions), and what it cannot control, including child support, parenting time, and decision-making for children.
Ryan shares the history of prenups and why they continue to matter today, from protecting children of prior relationships to helping couples define financial expectations before marriage. Amy outlines the key legal requirements for a valid premarital agreement in Colorado, including that it must be in writing, signed by both parties, entered into voluntarily, and supported by full and fair financial disclosure.
They also discuss modern trends, including why younger couples, business owners, and people entering second or third marriages are increasingly choosing prenups. Finally, they walk through best practices for negotiating and signing a prenup, such as using independent counsel, documenting meaningful negotiation through multiple drafts, completing thorough disclosures (including trusts and business interests), and following careful signing procedures to support enforceability.
Episode Outline
1. What a Colorado Prenuptial Agreement Covers and the Legal Requirements
Definition, key components for validity in Colorado, and limits on child related provisions.
2. Why Prenups Are More Common Today
Trends among younger couples, later-in-life marriages, second and third marriages, and people bringing businesses or significant assets into marriage.
3. Best Practices: Disclosure, Negotiation, Counsel, and Signing
How to reduce future disputes through full financial disclosure, real negotiation, independent counsel, and structured signing practices.
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.
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