Family Law

During and after a divorce, child custody is one of the most contentious issues. Whether you are married or not, you may need legal assistance to determine how to share parenting responsibilities and time with your children. A Grand Junction child custody attorney can help facilitate these decisions.

In Colorado, child custody is referred to as “parenting time and decision-making responsibilities.” The state makes all decisions based on the best interests of the child, considering factors such as the primary caregiver, each parent’s living situation, available schools, and any history of domestic violence or substance abuse.

A CFI is a court-appointed investigator who may visit your home to help determine parenting time arrangements if you and your spouse or co-parent cannot agree. We can assist in understanding this process and how it may affect you.

A PRE examines your living situation and your relationship with your children. If the court orders a PRE, we can explain the process and its implications.

A parenting plan addresses visitation and outlines the time your children will spend with each parent, including birthdays and holidays. It also covers decision-making responsibilities for the children. Our goal is to help you create a plan that maintains stability for your children.

If negotiation or mediation fails, our experienced trial attorneys are prepared to represent you in court to achieve the best outcome for you and your family.

If negotiation or mediation fails, our experienced trial attorneys are prepared to represent you in court to achieve the best outcome for you and your family.

Yes, state law requires both parents to support their children after a divorce. Unmarried parents must also establish child support to ensure their children are adequately cared for.

A child support attorney can help determine the appropriate amount of child support that you, your spouse, or the child’s other parent will pay. They will guide you through the legal process and ensure all necessary information is gathered.

Child support payments are calculated based on gross income, healthcare expenses, the number of nights the children spend with each parent, child care costs, and extraordinary expenses such as medical or educational needs.

We input information from the child support worksheets and the parenting plan into the child support calculator to determine the minimum amount that the custodial parent should receive. Any adjustments can be negotiated from this baseline.

We assist in resolving disagreements through mediation or litigation and help with any necessary modifications to a child support order.

Yes, if there is a substantial change in circumstances (at least a 10 percent change), such as job loss or a significant salary increase, we can file a motion to modify the original court orders and recalculate the proposed support amount.

Dividing marital property can be combative and difficult. A Grand Junction property division attorney helps determine your fair share of marital property and ensures a just division.

Our firm reviews both your and your spouse’s finances to determine what is considered marital property under Colorado law. We work with appraisers and business valuators to assess the value of assets and help ensure a fair division.

Marital property includes assets owned by both spouses during the marriage. This can include real estate, investment portfolios, businesses, antiques, and other valuables.

If you suspect hidden assets, we will conduct a thorough search to uncover them and ensure they are included in the marital property to be divided.

We work with experts to extrapolate the potential income of the spouse who gave up their career to determine what they are owed for their support.

We start by discussing your financial situation and goals. We then review finances, determine marital property, and if necessary, engage appraisers and business valuators. Finally, we help negotiate a fair division of assets.