A Guide to Navigating Recent Changes to the Division of Military Pensions in Divorce Proceedings New legislation, Supreme Court decisions and the military’s move toward a blended retirement system in lieu of the old “20 years or nothing” pension has brought significant changes to military retirement, particularly when it comes to the division of military…
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5 Mistakes when Filing a Mechanics Lien
For a contractor unaware, a mechanics’ lien is a useful legal tool for both securing and collecting on unpaid debt for services and/or materials that you have provided for a project. A lien is made against the property that the construction work took place on and doesn’t allow the owner to sell or refinance the property until…
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Choosing the Right Attorney
Hiring an attorney can seem like an intimidating process. Prospective clients may feel agape, crushed under the impending tide of questions, like – how much money can I afford to pay; what kind of personality do I want in my lawyer; what experience and educational background is needed for my case? While it is natural…
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Traffic Stop Hacks: What You Need to Know Before Being Pulled Over
If You’re Not Driving If you are a passenger in a car and your friend or spouse gets pulled over, you are not required to hand over any identification if you are not driving the car. An officer may inquire about your identification but they cannot order you unless they have reasonable suspicion that you have…
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Contractors in the Know – Colorado Legislative Updates
Be in the know. Here are some new pieces of legislation that may have an effect on your contracting business and possible business opportunities in the state of Colorado. HB 1297 Condominium construction has stalled in Denver. Homeownership Opportunity Alliance (HOA) cites rising developer insurance costs due to an increase in construction defect lawsuits in Colorado.…
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The Who, What, When and Why of IRS Passport Revocation
Information for Colorado Taxpayers Beginning this year, in March of 2017, the IRS will begin punishing delinquent taxpayers by revoking and withholding their passports. Not only will this impact the ability to travel but since a passport also serves as proof of citizenship, without it can make things like getting a job much harder. This…
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What You Need to Know About the IRS and it’s Army of Private Debt Collectors
Filing for federal income taxes becomes quite the process, especially for those who forget to make their quarterly payments or set aside money for Uncle Sam, such as contractors or small business owners. Unfortunately, there is unwelcome news for those who owe unpaid taxes. The FAST (Fixing America’s Surface Transportation) Act now allows the IRS to use…
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5 Mistakes when Filing a Mechanics’ Lien
For a contractor unaware, a mechanics’ lien is a useful legal tool for both securing and collecting on unpaid debt for services and/or materials that you have provided for a project. A lien is made against the property that the construction work took place on and doesn’t allow the owner to sell or refinance the…
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Short-Term Rentals in Colorado
Colorado short-term rentals (STR) is a booming industry, reportedly earning $32 million in revenue this year. In terms of regulations, Colorado is still finding its feet – recently passing a number of regulations on homeowners and landlords that utilize short-term rental platforms like Airbnb, VBRO and Homeaway. For those who currently rent out their property,…
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Realtors in the Know
Commission Rule E-47 January 30, 2017, marks the start of the new rule E-47, which requires a realtor to decline providing brokerage services should they lack the necessary experience. The new rule is a result of the Commissioners clarifying expectations on competency in regards to how Colorado real estate brokers conduct business. For a broker…
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