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Practice areas

Everything a family case can involve.

We only practice family law, so every attorney here knows these courts, these forms and these judges.

What we handle

Practice areas

Divorce

Contested and uncontested dissolution, including property division, debt and retirement accounts.

Flat-fee uncontested option

Custody and parenting time

Parenting plans, decision-making, relocation requests and enforcement of existing orders.

Child support and maintenance

Guideline calculations, deviations, and modifications when income or schedules change.

Mediation

Attorney-led mediation for couples who want to settle privately and keep costs down.

Prenuptial agreements

Clear, enforceable agreements drafted well before the wedding date.

Post-decree changes

Modifying parenting time or support after a move, a new job or a change in a child's needs.

The roadmap

Six stages, each with its own estimate.

You will know which stage you are in at every call.

  1. Consultation and plan

    One hour with an attorney. We map your goals, the likely issues and a realistic budget for each stage.

    Week 1
  2. Filing and service

    We prepare the petition, file it with the Denver District Court and arrange service so the 91-day clock starts.

    Weeks 1 to 3
  3. Financial disclosures

    Both sides exchange the mandatory sworn financial statement and supporting records. We organize yours with a shared checklist.

    Weeks 3 to 8
Pricing

What clients typically spend.

Ranges from our last 200 closed cases. Your written estimate replaces these after the consultation.

ServiceTypical rangeBilling
Consultation$250Flat, credited to retainer
Settled Path (uncontested)$2,400Flat fee
Mediated divorce$6,000 to $11,000Per stage estimate
Contested custody$12,000 to $28,000Per stage estimate

Sample figures for this demonstration site.

Questions

Practice area questions

What is the difference between custody and parenting time?

Colorado uses 'decision-making responsibility' for major choices like school and medical care, and 'parenting time' for the schedule. They are decided separately.

Can support be changed later?

Yes, when there is a substantial and continuing change, usually a change of 10 percent or more in the calculated amount.

Is mediation required?

Denver courts generally order mediation before a contested hearing unless there is a safety concern.

Talk it through

One conversation, a clear plan and a budget.

Consultations are confidential, an hour long and available in person, by video or after work hours.

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