Real estate values have continued to climb in recent years. While this was often in major metropolitan areas like Denver, remote work from home during the pandemic has prompted homeowners and renters also to seek out new or larger suburban and rural spaces driving up...
Month: April 2022
Prescription drugs can lead to DUID charges
Many of us take drugs prescribed to us by our doctors. These offer a wide array of health benefits, but users should be aware that legal drug use can lead to DUID (driving under the influence of drugs) charges. While doctors never have ill intent to prescribe harmful...
Spouses should apply tax strategies when filing for divorce
The April 15 deadline is now past, but it can still remind couples planning to divorce that they need to be strategic about their tax obligation. The year of the divorce will be the final time that (unless they already filed separately) they will file jointly. The...
What’s the difference between a buyer’s and seller’s market?
Those interested in buying or selling real estate will inevitably run into the terms “buyer’s market” and “seller’s market.” They may even understand that the buyer’s market favors the buyer and a seller’s market favors the seller. Less obvious are the factors that...
What is a white collar crime?
Many have heard the term "white collar crime" but may not be sure what it means. Coined by sociologists Edwin Sutherland in 1939, the term applies to a wide range of financial crimes, including fraud, embezzlement, tax evasion, money laundering, insider trading, and...
What are some benefits of collaborative divorce?
Constantly arguing and struggling to talk calmly with a soon-to-be ex-spouse during a divorce may leave many feeling stressed and overwhelmed. Moreover, many courtroom battles often leave both parties trying to defend their interests without thinking about what the...