Simply Listening Can Help Someone Facing Family Law Issues
It's ironic that I often hear "I don't know anyone facing divorce or a family law issue." Within the week, a mutual friend is in my office for advice on those very issues. Obviously, none of us knew. And even after I have a client, that fact is confidential. Unless...
Though Helpful, a Mediator Does Not Replace a Lawyer in Divorce Proceedings
Mediation can be an excellent way to make progress and, ideally, resolve your divorce proceeding. In an era when the courts are overrun with divorces and have little time to address critical issues about your family and finances, mediation gives you more control over...
Unbundled Legal Services Offer a Way for Many to Hire a Divorce Attorney
When you hear the term “divorce attorney,” what comes to mind? Do you think of celebrities in the tabloids with their high-profile multi-million dollar divorces, custody battles and “conscious uncoupling”? Maybe you don’t take it quite that far, but you do think...
What is Family Law?
Because attorneys practice so many types of law, it can be confusing to know which type of lawyer you need. Many people think that Family Law attorneys like myself only assist clients with divorce, but that is a myth. The truth is that divorces are far from the only...
The Maintenance Myth
With a new maintenance statute going into effect in January 2014, the topic has received attention in the Colorado press. Maintenance refers to a form of spousal support commonly known as alimony. In a nutshell, it is paid by the higher breadwinner to the...
Retainers & Unbundled Legal Services
You may have heard someone say, "my lawyer" or have used the term yourself. More recently, people even say "lawyer up" when talking about hiring a lawyer for a case. Traditionally, this means an attorney hired with a retainer and engagement agreement to handle...
Getting What You Need in a Settlement
Settlement is almost always the most efficient and satisfactory way to resolve a case. That being said, the best way to prepare to settle is by preparing to try the case. The same facts and legal analysis play roles in both processes. The main difference is...
The Pro Se Litigant
My client and I wait for a woman to clear her bundle of papers from the thick wooden Petitioner’s table. The woman glances nervously at us and then at the gray-haired, black-robed judge, seated high at his mahogany bench. The woman’s hands shake and her eyes...
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