Family Law
Family Law
Family Law is an area of emphasis at Law One. We assist individuals involved in Dissolution of Marriage, Allocation of Parental Responsibilities, Child Custody, Child Support, Maintenance, Civil Protection Order matters and more. We are also skilled in the areas of pre-marriage planning (prenuptial agreements), post-marriage planning (post-nuptial agreements) and resolution of post-decree issues.
Divorce and Child Custody
Children’s Issues
Children’s issues are our top priority in all family law matters. We strongly support Colorado’s “best interests of the child” standard, and we craft our legal arguments consistent with this uniform law. At Law One, we make our best efforts to that parenting time and parental decision-making responsibilities (formerly “custody”) matters are resolved to each client’s satisfaction.
The Effect of Income
Asset Valuation
Asset valuation is also a common area of contention in family law cases. The determination of the value of an asset is critical to a fair (or advantageous) division of assets in dissolution of marriage cases. As with income determination, we have often use discovery techniques to determine the actual value of an asset, and we work closely with experts, when necessary, to determine the value of pensions, real estate, businesses, trusts and other substantial assets.
Fair Resolution
Unless instructed otherwise, in an effort to preserve attorney’s fees, we often attempt to negotiate a favorable resolution of each case without the need for extensive litigation. Settlement efforts are never initiated without the authorization of a client, and settlement efforts are directed by each client’s stated goals. We encourage and frequently participate in both court-ordered and voluntary. Alternative Dispute Resolution processes, with the assistance of skilled arbitrators and mediators.
Aggressive Litigation
Where settlement cannot be achieved, we are prepared to litigate full-force. Law One’s attorneys are experienced advocates who have conducted hearings and trials in all parts of Denver and its surrounding areas as well as in northern and southern Colorado, including rural counties such as Kiowa and Logan County.