What Makes a Great Attorney?
Being a lawyer is not just a job to me — it’s my calling. I do not take the responsibility lightly. As a client, you are coming to me for help with personal and critical events like divorce, parenting time and estate planning. These go to the heart of life: your...
New Family Law Practice Means More Options, Convenience for Clients
As you may know, I recently branched out into my own solo practice, Andersen Law PC. Although I am on my own now, with offices in Littleton, my clients are continuing to receive the strong support and guidance that I have always provided. At my new practice, I’m...
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...