At Ciancio Ciancio Brown, P.C., our Denver family law attorneys offer expertise in all facets of family law and domestic relations, including divorce, custody and parenting time, child support, paternity, and civil protection orders. Our team of family law attorneys and staff have been handpicked by Cynthia L. Ciancio, one of Colorado’s most successful and influential family law attorneys.
Family law and domestic matters are among the most complex and sensitive legal issues any person or family can face. There is much at stake, including the emotional, financial and even physical well-being of those involved. In order to arrive at a successful conclusion, it is important to have a family law firm on your side that you trust to pursue your interests.
When people think about family law, different topics may come to mind. In Colorado, there is not necessarily a dedicated “Family Court.” Family law matters are generally heard in District Court or Juvenile Court, depending on the issues presented. Common types of family law matters include, but are not limited to:
Our family law lawyers in Denver have years of experience handling all of these types of family law cases, among others. We can overcome any challenge that you or your family may face during your legal proceedings of your family matter. We offer personalized legal services that are tailored to each client’s unique needs and goals.
Litigation is a journey. This is a journey we have taken with our clients a countless number of times. If you face the uncertainty, risk, fear, anger or disbelief that comes with the prospect of going through a legal dispute, the law firm of Ciancio Ciancio Brown, P.C. will help you through it. With a broad spectrum of legal services available – not only in family law, but in business law, personal injury and criminal defense, as well – we are your family lawyers for life. Please contact us today to schedule your family law case review in Denver.
We offer unbundled services for our family clients who wish to handle the majority of their cases on their own but still want to receive some guidance from a lawyer. Rather than working on a retainer, our lawyer would provide services by the hour for clients seeking help with a particular issue or legal process.
Divorce is one of the most common types of family law cases heard in Denver. With the right lawyer by your side, a divorce or legal separation doesn’t have to be as difficult or stressful as you might imagine. Your Denver divorce attorney can guide you through the steps of the divorce process while protecting your rights and interests. Here are the basic steps of a divorce in Colorado:
You will need to file three documents with the family courthouse in your county: the petition for divorce, the summons, and the case information sheet. Complete these documents with or without assistance from an attorney and pay the filing fee to file them with the court.
The spouse that files for divorce becomes the petitioner and the other spouse is the respondent. Neither has an advantage over the other – being the one that files for divorce doesn’t come with any benefits. Upon filing the paperwork, you or a hired professional will serve your spouse with a summons, to which your spouse has 21 days to respond in writing.
You and your spouse will have the chance to “discover” everything about each party’s earnings, assets, property, and debts. You will do this by filling out and submitting sworn financial statements and disclosure forms. It is a crime to lie or knowingly omit information on these documents.
All couples in Colorado have the chance to create their own divorce decrees and decide the terms of their divorces before the matter has to go to a judge. If the couple can communicate with each other and compromise, they will have an uncontested divorce, where a judge signs off on the couple’s arrangements. If not, it is a contested divorce that has to go to court.
A divorce trial, in some cases. If a divorce case goes to trial, Colorado’s equitable distribution law means that a judge will split marital property and debts in a manner that is fair for both parties, but not necessarily equal. Child custody will be decided based on the best interests of the child. Other matters, such as child support and alimony, will be decided based on the case.
Every divorce case is unique. The best way to learn what to expect from your particular divorce case is by speaking to a family law attorney in Denver. Our lawyers at Ciancio Ciancio Brown, P.C. will tailor our legal services to your exact needs. We provide child-focused divorce services that are designed to reduce the emotional toll of divorce and always put the best interest of your kids first. Our divorce law firm can handle high-asset divorce cases, high-profile divorces, military divorces and other complicated cases.
Mediation and arbitration are common in family law. These types of alternative dispute resolutions help those involved in familial disputes avoid the costs and stress of trial. Mediation is a form of negotiation, where an unbiased third party (the mediator) helps the other parties communicate and resolve the issue. Arbitration is a form of adjudication (formal judgment), where the arbitrator can control the outcome. Both types of ADR are less formal than a trial, but mediation is the least formal option.
Mediation and arbitration are used in many types of cases, including divorce, legal separation and guardianships. ADR has many benefits, such as:
Only if both parties agree on binding arbitration ahead of time will this type of ADR result in an arbitrator making a binding judgment regarding a family law matter. Having an experienced family lawyer in Denver representing you during mediation and/or arbitration can increase the odds of getting the outcome you want and avoiding a full court trial. Your lawyer can guide you through these processes and answer your legal questions along the way.
The skill and knowledge of your Denver family law attorney can make a critical difference to the outcome of your family law case. Your attorney will understand the law and how to navigate it to your greatest advantage, as well as how to address the personal side of your matter. You can focus on yourself, your family, and your future while an experienced lawyer handles the rest.
For all of your family law needs, our law firm offers the level of service and expertise you are seeking. Call or contact us online, to schedule a case evaluation. With offices in Denver, Broomfield, Denver Tech Center (DTC), and Breckenridge, we assist families in the greater Denver and Colorado area.
