Case #1:  "Friendly" Case with Attorney

Summary:  Perhaps the best approach to a Colorado divorce or other family law matter is to use one attorney who guides you similar to a mediator.  This approach is friendlier than the traditional mediator.  This is the least cost in terms of money, time, and family relationships.

Case Study #1:  Both Meet With One Attorney

The most effective approach to a family law case is to do it yourself.

Except that you should use the help of an attorney who appears in contested family law cases.  That attorney will know what to result to expect in your case, whether you go to court or not.

You should let an attorney help you so that you do not make a big mistake.  Big mistakes are very costly, maybe tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars.

The attorney can meet with both of you, explain the process, Colorado law, and what to expect as potential results in your case.

The attorney can also prepare your documents for you and assist you with any court involvement.

The key settlement document is your separation agreement.  It is the most important document in your divorce case.

The attorney fee cost to you can be in the range of $1,000 to $1,500 for many cases.  The time involved is usually 3 to 6 weeks.  Complex financial cases will cost more.