Practice Areas

Mediation

Mediation is a private, cost effective path to resolving any legal matter. We provide services for settling issues related to employer/employee conflict, homeowner/contractor disputes, as well as family law matters such as divorce or custody and parenting time issues. Read More

Divorce

We work with clients to find their peace in their Colorado Divorce. Removing the emotional storm allows clients to make smarter decisions when negotiating a divorce settlement and when getting ready for litigation. We give clients the knowledge they need to be actively involved in the decisions they… Read More

Estate/Probate Distribution

Sometimes losing a loved one can change people. Siblings who have never argued can suddenly find themselves in a battle over a deceased parent’s business or property. Families dealing with the death of a family member are emotional and hurting, and sometimes angry. A court hearing or legal proceed… Read More

Employer/Employee Disputes

Mediating disputes between employees and employers is the most private path to settling disputes. We live in a small community and word of employment issues in a business can spread like wildfire. A legal proceeding, and many documents filed for it, are available to the public. The Summit Daily News… Read More

Landlord/Tenant Disputes

Are you having issues with a tenant—or with your landlord? Mediation is the quickest path to resolution. Filing an eviction notice, or filing a motion with the court to enforce the terms of a lease, can be a time-consuming and expensive process—and the results are essentially out of your hands a… Read More

Contractor/Homeowner Disputes

Whether you have new construction or a remodeling project, issues can arise between a homeowner and a contractor. Mediation is the best way to settle those issues. Mediation allows a homeowner and a contractor a private process to settle disputes while also maintaining a professional relationship. T… Read More

Real Estate Transactions

Evaluative Mediation

Evaluative mediation is a mediation process which includes an evaluative component. In a traditional mediation, the mediator does not offer her opinion on the merits of any one party’s stand on issues and does not offer her opinion on what the court might do if the parties end up litigating their… Read More

Estate Planning: Wills and Trusts

Estate planning means creating a plan for the future for those you love. Estate planning can be used to preserve assets, minimize tax consequences, and create an income flow. Parents use estate planning to direct who will care for their children physically and financially in the event of a tragedy.… Read More

Antenuptial Agreements

Antenuptial (or prenuptial) and postnuptial agreements protect assets for yourself or your beneficiaries. There are many reasons for getting a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement. One reason of course is to protect your assets in the event of a future divorce. Another reason has nothing to do with a… Read More

Fixed Fee Divorce

Christine Callahan offers a flat rate for drafting a judgment and decree and the other related documents to file for an uncontested divorce. If you and your spouse have reached an agreement on how to divide property, on child support and/or spousal maintenance, and on custody and parenting time, we… Read More

Meet Christine Callahan

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Christine Callahan is a licensed attorney and mediator, who has been enjoying time in Summit County since the ’70’s. Her passion is empowering people to be their own advocates. With over 14 years of experience in the legal profession, she… Read More

High Conflict People

High conflict people are everywhere in our lives. You might be married to one, or be the son/daughter of one; maybe your neighbor is a high-conflict person; or perhaps the worst case, maybe your boss is a high conflict person. Many people who have narcissistic personality disorder create conflict in all their relationships. Understanding their unique limitations and knack for creating chaos can help in resolving disputes involving high conflict people.

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