Divorce

Thinking about getting a divorce? That's a big and often frightening decision to make. And if you decide to, then there are all the questions that come up. Do I need a lawyer? What do I have to do? Where do I go to Court? What happens to the kids? To the pets? To the stuff? To the bills?

Colorado has made it easier and has largely streamlined the paperwork part. You can pick up a packet for a small fee at your local District Court House. For some, this is enough and they can take it from there. If your spouse and you can agree on what happens to everything and everyone, it's pretty simple and is mostly paperwork and time. However, divorce is rarely that neat. It's often a messy process, and many people find they need some professional help to get through it all.

There are many options, and I am equipped to help you with whichever one is right for your case. No one option is going to be right in every case, nor is any one option likely to be completely wrong in any case. These options can also be combined in ways that make the process better for everyone, including the kids and the dog.

Options include:

	Negotiating with your spouse to resolve as much as possible. There are usually some things spouses can agree on, and the more you can agree on, the easier the process and the cheaper the process. This might include who gets certain pieces of furniture, who takes what debts, whether the home will be sold and who will pay it off if it isn't, where the kids will live, when they will visit the other parent, how decisions about the kids will be made, and any other issue that might be present in your situation.
	Mediating with your spouse. See the mediation page for a full description of the process. In a nut shell, it is like negotiating with an impartial referee to help you spot issues and keep things civil.
	Assistance with paperwork and advice for handling your case, but not full representation in court. This can be an option if you are not intimidated speaking in public and feel comfortable asserting yourself in the courtroom. It can be a great money saver, but is not for everyone. If you can't speak when you get to the courtroom, you can't assert your needs.
	Full representation. This is the usual package of services, including representation in the courtroom.

I would love to have the opportunity to help you find the best option or mix of options for your situation.