Breaking Upward

Fighting for Victim’s Rights with Rachel W. Robinson

On this episode of Breaking Upward host Beth Andersen interviews former prosecutor and current Victim Rights Attorney, Rachel W. Robinson. They discuss the changing landscape in the judicial system around victim’s rights and the many challenges victim’s face when seeking justice. In addition, they talk about Rachel’s law firm, The Ray of Justice and their unique approach to serving victims with both legal services and holistic care.

Guest Info:

Rachel W. Robinson - Attorney at The Ray of Justice
Phone: 720-664-7899
Website: https://www.therayofjustice.com/
Social: http://www.tiktok.com/@TheRayOfJustice

Host Info:

Beth Andersen - Owner & Attorney at Andersen Law PC
http://bethlynnandersenjd.com
Phone: 720-922-3880

Insurance in Colorado with Melissa Dahlman-Babers

On this episode of Breaking Upward host Beth Andersen interviews insurance expert Melissa Dahlman-Babers who weighs in on what you NEED to know to protect yourself in your family law case.

 

Guest Info:

Melissa Dahlman-Babers - Insurance Agent
http://www.melissadahlmanbabers.com
303-457-8495 

 

Host Info:

Beth Andersen - Owner & Attorney at Andersen Law PC
http://bethlynnandersenjd.com
Phone: 720-922-3880

Protecting Your Boundaries with Carolyn Elges

On this episode of Breaking Upward host Beth Andersen interviews, business and life coach Carolyn Elges. They discuss the important role boundaries play in life, relationships and especially in divorce cases. Carolyn also offers practical advice on how to use boundaries in your life, and how they can be empowering when people intentionally trying to trigger you.

 

Guest Info: 

Carolyn Elges - Business & Life Coach

Phone: 720-987-7076

Instagram: @CarolynElgesCoaching

Facebook Group

Free Discovery Call

 

Host Info:

Beth Andersen - Owner & Attorney at Andersen Law PC

http://bethlynnandersenjd.com

Phone: 720-922-3880

 

Cover your Assets: Why Business Owners Need Excellent Bookkeeping in Divorce

Bookkeeper Elizabeth Carlson of Lighthouse Bookkeeping has helped many business owners, entrepreneurs and independent contractors prepare their books for divorce. If your business financials and overhead are not properly documented, you may end up paying more child support and alimony (maintenance) than you should. Learn how to CYA and cover your assets.

 

Guest Info: 

Elizabeth Carlson - Owner of Lighthouse Bookkeeping
https://lighthousebookkeeping.biz 
elizabeth@lighthousebookkeeping.biz 

Host Info:

Beth Andersen - Owner & Attorney at Andersen Law PC
https://bethlynnandersenjd.com
Phone: 720-922-3880 

 

Financial Disclosures: How to Protect Your Assets in Divorce

Beth Andersen-Filson, owner of Andersen Law PC; contract family law attorney Brandi Pummel; and contract paralegal Crystal Andrade weigh in on how to to CYA - cover your "assets" in divorce. Learn the difference between "discovery" and disclosures." Find out why hiding documents can cause more harm than good. And get straight answers to that age old question: should I get the information on the table or be strategic and make the other person do it first. Hint: whoever hits their deadlines first usually fares better. Find out why in this podcast. You probably should not get divorced in Colorado without knowing these critical things about financial disclosures.

Guest Info:

Crystal Andrade - Meza Legal Group
crystal@mezalegalgroup.org

Brandi Pummel - Family Law Attorney 

Host Info:

Beth Andersen - Owner & Attorney at Andersen Law PC
https://bethlynnandersenjd.com
Phone: 720-922-3880 

The Inside Scoop: Family Law Clerks on Judges with Brian Beebe - Things You Need to Know

On this episode of Breaking Upward host Beth Andersen interviews, Attorney Brian Beebe. Before becoming an associate at Andersen Law PC, Brian was a judicial family law clerk in New Jersey.  In this episode Brian shares his insights and key things you need to know. Filled with practical advice and tips on how to make the most effective use of your court appearance, this episode is sure to delight people heading to court and junior attorney alike.

 

Host & Guest Info:

Beth Andersen - Owner & Attorney at Andersen Law PC
beth@andersenlawpc.com

Brian Beebe - Attorney at Andersen Law PC
brian@AndersenLawPC.com

https://bethlynnandersenjd.com/ 

Phone: 720-922-3880

Navigating Blended Families with Jessica Kallweit

On this episode of Breaking Upward, host Beth Andersen interviews Mediator, Jessica Kallweit who specializes in divorce mediation for blended family situations. Kallweit shares her insights into co-parenting, the role of step parents, and much more. In true renaissance woman fashion, Jessica is also the host of a women’s empowerment podcast called "For Reals Tho!” available wherever you enjoy podcasts.

Guest Info:
Jessica Kallweit - Mediator at Garske Mediation
Podcaster - For Reals Tho | Apple - Spotify

Host Info:
Beth Andersen - Owner & Attorney at Andersen Law PC
https://bethlynnandersenjd.com
Phone: 720-922-3880

Wills and Trusts with Attorney Jacob Castonguay

On this episode of Breaking Upward, Host Beth Andersen and guest Attorney Jacob Castonguay discuss Wills, Trusts, Living Wills and more. Everyone wants to take care of their family, that's why Beth & Jacob decided to share their expertise on these legal vehicles as they can have a huge affect on your family's future well being.

Jacob Castonguay is an attorney with Andersen Law PC and joined the firm in 2021. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Metropolitan State University in Denver, and is graduate of Denver University’s Sturm College of Law.

Jacob was admitted to the Colorado Bar in May 2020. After he passed the bar exam, Jacob began to volunteer with Metro Volunteer Lawyers. There, he was assigned his own allocation of parental responsibilities case, which sparked his interest in family law. As family law attorney with ALPC, Jacob loves that he can positively impact people’s lives as they navigate what is typically a difficult time. He is also focused on helping to ensure that children involved in cases get the best chance for a stable and positive upbringing.

 

Host & Guest Info:

Beth Andersen - Owner & Attorney at Andersen Law PC

Jacob Castonguay - Attorney at Andersen Law PC

https://bethlynnandersenjd.com/ 

Phone: 720-922-3880

 

Tax Tips in Divorce and Probate: CPA John McGehee Weights In

Who gets the child tax credits in divorce? Why divorcing on New Year's Day verses New Year's Eve is a big tax deal. Why you do NOT want put your child on your deed to your house and why a will, trust or beneficiary deed is so much better. Get the inside scoop on these and other key tax issues for divorce and probate in this informative session with the "extroverted engaging entertaining CPA" (and no, those are not oxymorons) John McGehee!

Guest Info: 
John McGehee - CPA | Tax Advisor
https://mdataxes.com/
​303-421-0220

Host Info:
Beth Andersen - Owner & Attorney at Andersen Law PC
https://bethlynnandersenjd.com
Phone: 720-922-3880

Rosie & Beth Weigh In - How to Get the Best Results from your Law Firm

On today's episode of Breaking Upward, a Zillennial office manager and Gen-Jones attorney weigh in on how to be the best client and get the best results from your law firm.

Rosie Battaglia-Hermanson, Office Manager, and Beth Andersen, Attorney work together to represent clients diligently and compassionately from that first phone call to the final case closing letter. Based on this experience, they share their tips and pointers clients can use to keep the case chugging along and get the most from their law firm. Sharing perspectives from different generations, they also engaged a friendly trivia contest from boomer to zoomer. 

 

Host & Guest Info:

Beth Andersen - Owner & Attorney at Andersen Law PC

Rosie Battaglia-Hermanson - Office Manager at Andersen Law PC

http://bethlynnandersenjd.com

Phone: 720-922-3880