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If you are involved in any divorce or other Colorado family law case, you must protect yourself in order to be treated fairly as well as save money on attorney fees.

Preparation and planning will save you attorney fees and save a lot of time and grief.

Call for a free written evaluation of your situation, including an estimate of attorney fees and costs. This will be done during a free initial consultation.

There is no charge or obligation for this initial work. No one will contact you or chase you after the initial consultation.

You will also be given a free copy of our Divorce and Mediation Guide at the initial consultation.

The extensive articles included on this web site are for your information. We want you to be informed before you move forward in a family law case.

Our service area is the Colorado front range, primarily the Denver area. This includes the counties of Denver, Arapahoe, Douglas, Jefferson, Broomfield, and Adams.

1. Colorado Divorce and Family Law
Colorado law on divorce and other aspects of family law are complex and often confusing. The material on this webs site addresses: separation, parenting time, child custody, child support obligations and collection, maintenance/alimony, property division, domestic violence, adoption, legal fees, tax planning, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, and divorce.

Mediation services are also provided for divorce and family law clients.

Visit our site at www.FamilyLawPlan.com for more information.

2. Mediation (Instead of Litigation)
Mediation is a more efficient and less costly process of resolving disputes. Mediation also provides better predictability of the outcomes for all parties. It is particularly effective in divorce and other family law matters.

Visit our site at www.MediationPlan.com for more information.

3. Civil Litigation
Our competitive society has become a way of life which generates many disputes. Many disputes can be resolved without formal court litigation. However, some will require a decision by a Judge or jury. We represent plaintiffs and defendants in dispute resolution and lawsuits for damages based on fraud, breach of contract, negligence, money owed, and civil disputes.

As of July 1, 2006, new Colorado law provides increased protection to the creditors of insolvent estates.

5. Colorado Real Estate Law; For Sale By Owner
Real estate is the best investment available. For everyone. We participate in all phases of residential and commercial real estate. Including sales contracts, closing, subdivision planning, and approval, Section 1031 tax-deferred exchanges, and real estate brokerage.

6. Colorado Bankruptcy
Protection from debt collectors is provided to those who cannot meet their financial obligations, particularly for business setbacks or unpaid medical bills. Many divorces result in a bankruptcy filVisit our site at www.qdroplan.com for complete information.ing for one or both spouses. Most assets of the debtor can be protected through a bankruptcy filing. Under the new October 2005 law, a bankruptcy filed after a divorce proceeding may no longer work to discharge debt allocated in the divorce. Do your planning early.

7. Retirement Plan QDRO for Divorces
Pension and other retirement plans which are divided at the time of divorce must be divided using a Qualified Domestic Relations Order ("QDRO.") Using a QDRO will avoid any income taxes at the time of the division. A QDRO applies to 401(k) plans, government plans, and all pension plans. Colorado state employees can use a similar plan, called a DRO.

A QDRO can also be used to collect past-due child support or maintenance (alimony.)

Visit our site at www.qdroplan.com for complete information.

8. Colorado Business Entities; Asset Protection
Asset protection and tax reduction generally includes the use of separate business entities to isolate business liability. Our work includes planning, formation, buy-sell agreements among owners, and the sale of business assets or the entire business entity.

For many small businesses, a single member limited liability company which is taxed as a schedule C proprietorship is a good and inexpensive choice of entity.