- DivorceI have helped hundreds of people resolve their divorce and family law matters. I take great pride in not only delivering the highest quality legal services but in the relationships I have built with my clients. I understand how stressful it is to be involved in a legal proceeding. I consider it my responsibility to take care of my clients, be their trusted advisor, and resolve their legal issues. While I can be a tough, no-nonsense advocate for my clients, I also understand the value of humility, compassion, and being sensitive to my client’s needs.
- Child SupportIn Colorado, child support is calculated according to a mathematical formula. The formula consists of a number of variables, including both parents’ gross incomes and the number of overnights a child spends with each parent during the year. The formula also includes adjustments for daycare, health insurance, and any other extraordinary expenses incurred on behalf of a child.
- Child Custody and VisitationIf you are involved in a child custody case, it is important to know that it is now easier than before for a parent to move with his or her children out of state or to another area of this state as a result of the 2005 Colorado Supreme Court decision in Spahmer v. Gullette. The Spahmer case is currently the landmark case in Colorado for initial determinations of relocation cases (as opposed to relocation cases that arise later after parenting time orders have already been entered). My firm successfully represented Ms. Spahmer in that case from the Court of Appeals through the Colorado Supreme Court. As a result, we are very familiar with all aspects of custody and relocation law here in Colorado.
- Paternity
- Spousal SupportWhat is commonly referred to as Alimony is called Maintenance in Colorado. In Colorado, the issue of maintenance both on a temporary basis (while the case is pending before final resolution) and on a permanent basis is now determined according to a formula and consideration of certain other relevant factors. The formula calculates a monthly amount of maintenance and a length of time to pay or receive maintenance. Along with the formula, the court must also consider certain other relevant factors to determine if maintenance is appropriate, and if appropriate, to arrive at the actual amount and duration of maintenance. The other relevant factors which the court must consider generally consist of the parties’ individual incomes and employment, the amount of marital property divided between the parties, the parties’ relative financial resources, the parties’ lifestyle and financial needs as established during the marriage, the age and health of each of the parties’, and the duration of the marriage.
- Legal SeparationUnder certain circumstances, grandparents may petition the court for court ordered parenting time with their grandchildren. Not all grandparents may petition the court for parenting time. This action is only available to: 1) Grandparents whose child (parent of the grandchild) was involved in a divorce, legal separation, or invalidity of marriage proceeding; 2) Grandparents whose grandchild is in the custody of a third party who is not one of the child’s parents; or 3) Grandparents whose child (parent of the grandchild) has died.
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