Are You Considering Parting Ways With Your Spouse?
Whether months of marriage counseling failed to resolve deep issues with your relationship or your spouse blindsided you over dinner one night with a request to separate, you are reeling. What options do you have? What’s the most strategic course of action? You’re likely wondering about many factors, including: property division, child custody, spousal maintenance, and what the process will mean for your future. Whether your divorce is amicable or highly contested, having one of our experienced Colorado family lawyers on your side will help you protect your rights and make informed decisions from the beginning.
At Stahly Miner LLC, we believe in empowering our clients. We want you to understand your choices and know what options are available. Clarity is key to regaining a sense of control over your circumstances. If you are considering a divorce in Colorado, we can help. Contact us at our Boulder, Denver, or Steamboat Springs offices to speak with a divorce attorney in Colorado today.
Meet Your Colorado Divorce Lawyer Todd A. Stahly: Founding Partner
Attorney Todd Stahly is a seasoned expert in navigating complex divorce cases, offering a strong track record in resolving intricate financial matters and custody disputes. With a focus on creative settlement strategies, he ensures clients maintain control over outcomes while being prepared to advocate vigorously in court when necessary.
Stahly’s child-centered approach in custody cases underscores his commitment to achieving solutions that prioritize the best interests of the child, making him a compelling choice for those seeking effective legal representation during divorce proceedings.
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Why You Need An Experienced Colorado Divorce Attorney
Divorce cases can be emotionally straining and involve significant financial and parenting issues that affect families for years after a final decision is made. At Stahly Miner LLC our divorce attorneys focus exclusively on family law and represent Colorado clients in matters involving:
- High-net-worth divorce
- Business valuation and division
- Trust and inheritance issues
- Complex property division
- Child custody disputes
- Spousal maintenance matters
Attorney Todd Stahly is recognized within Colorado’s community as an experienced family lawyer and has helped clients throughout Boulder, Denver, Steamboat Springs, and surrounding areas navigate complex divorce proceedings.
Understanding Colorado’s No-Fault Divorce Laws
Most states have some version of a no-fault divorce policy. No fault means just that: a divorcing spouse does not have to prove any malfeasance by the other spouse in order to file for divorce. By contrast, fault requires one spouse to accuse the other of some wrongdoing – such as infidelity – to be entitled to the divorce.
How Long Does A Divorce Take in Colorado?
At least one spouse must reside in Colorado for a minimum of 91 days before a petition for divorce can be filed. If the divorce is uncontested, with no property division issues or no minor children, a divorce may be granted in as few as 91 days. However, contested divorces in Colorado can take significantly longer – around 6 to 12 months.
Property Division Is Not A Do-It-Yourself Process
Colorado is an equitable distribution state. This means that, if the parties cannot mutually agree on how to divide marital assets and debts, a judge will decide. Each spouse is required to complete and disclose Sworn Financial Statements outlining their income, debts, and property. With this information in hand, the court will make a fair division based on the relevant facts. Each case is unique.
We Can Establish Spousal Support And Financial Maintenance
Similar to the equitable division principle, Colorado divorce law doesn’t automatically require one former spouse to financially support the other. Again, parties may agree to a spousal support arrangement. But if they cannot come to mutually acceptable terms, Colorado courts use a formula to help determine financial support – called maintenance or alimony. To make this determination, courts review financial disclosures to find out both parties’ incomes, assets, and ability to provide for themselves and each other.
We Will Negotiate Child Support And Visitation
If you have children, the preferable solution is to design a mutually agreeable plan regarding primary custody, visitation (called parenting time) and financial support. If you and the other parent cannot agree, the courts will work with you to determine an arrangement in the best interests of the children.
While your reasons for divorce may not be relevant for the divorce itself (given Colorado’s no-fault divorce laws), these same issues may be relevant in custody determinations. If there are extenuating circumstances that could impact either spouse’s suitability for child custody or visitation or the ability to pay child support, it may be important to discuss these with an attorney prior to any court proceedings.
Call Our Colorado Divorce Lawyers Today
We know how difficult the divorce process can be. You may feel overwhelmed trying to navigate divorce courts while simultaneously juggling the new life change. We will address your concerns at a consultation and find out what we can do to help. Reach our team by phone at (303) 797-2900 or use our contact form to request an appointment.