Juvenile Delinquency Issues in Divorce Cases with Elizabeth Hardman | Episode 100

Divorce at Altitude: Juvenile Delinquency and Family Law in ColoradoIn this episode of Divorce at Altitude, Amy Goscha is joined by Elizabeth Hardman, a family law attorney at Kalamaya | Goscha, to discuss the intersection of juvenile delinquency and family law. Elizabeth shares insights on how juvenile issues can impact family law cases, including the role of juvenile defense attorneys, the complexities of handling a juvenile case, and the potential consequences for parents involved in such proceedings.Guest InformationElizabeth Hardman is a family law attorney at Kalamaya | Goscha. She has extensive experience in juvenile law and criminal defense, having worked as a public defender in Weld County and specializing in juvenile delinquency cases.Episode OutlineWhat is Juvenile Delinquency?Elizabeth explains juvenile delinquency, where minors are accused of committing acts that would be crimes if done by adults, typically involving children between the ages of 10 and 17.Key Players in Juvenile Cases Overview of the key figures in juvenile court, including defense attorneys, prosecution, judge, and potential involvement of a DHS caseworker.Juvenile Delinquency Process A summary of the juvenile court process from detention hearings to advisement and the role of caseworkers in evaluating placements.Impact on Family Law How juvenile delinquency intersects with family law, particularly in divorce cases. Elizabeth emphasizes the importance of considering family dynamics, including issues like substance abuse.Protecting Juvenile Rights The importance of legal protections for juveniles, such as access to an attorney, and how statements can be protected from being used against them in family law cases.Collaboration Between Courts Elizabeth discusses the need for coordination between juvenile and family courts to ensure that the child's best interests are prioritized in both systems.Advice for Parents Tips for parents navigating juvenile delinquency cases, focusing on legal representation and protecting the child’s interests.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. To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here.  If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at [email protected].************************************************************************DISCLAIMER: THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS ON THIS PODCAST IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL ADVICE. CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IN YOUR STATE OR AREA TO OBTAIN LEGAL ADVICE ON ANY OF THESE ISSUES.