Castle Rock Divorce Attorneys
Experienced Castle Rock Divorce Lawyers, Serving All Areas of Family Law
The top-rated attorneys at Plog & Stein, P.C. have served the family law needs of clients from Castle Rock, Colorado for almost two decades. When considering filing a divorce, custody, or other family law case in Douglas County or elsewhere, consider the Castle Rock divorce attorneys at Plog & Stein, P.C.
The Douglas County District Court in Castle Rock is familiar legal territory to the attorneys at Plog & Stein, P.C. We maintain familiarity with the court divisions hearing family law cases and strive to always keep abreast of both procedural and substantive changes. Our legal team also handles child support, parenting time modification, restraining orders, and all other family law cases. In doing so, we strive to efficiently and effectively meet our clients’ end goals, regardless of the issue at hand.
Need an analysis of your divorce or custody case? Call (303) 781-0322 to speak with a Castle Rock divorce lawyer today for FREE regarding your options and our service.
Our Colorado Firm Solely Focuses on Family Law
At Plog & Stein, we believe it’s better to do one thing and to do it well. As such, our practice is dedicated solely to family law cases and clients, including those from Castle Rock. We are readily available to meet with you. In emergency situations, we can quickly get on board to help.
We offer skilled representation and support with all family law court cases, including but not limited to:
- Alimony (Maintenance)
- Child Custody
- Child Support
- Complex Marital Estates
- Divorce
- Grandparent’s Rights
- Modifications
- Property division
- Visitation / Parenting Time
We also offer unbundled legal services, such as drafting or document review, as needed. We understand the importance of protecting your future.
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We Can Protect Your Parenting Time and Rights During a Divorce
We know that one of the most important rights to protect in a divorce is your right to spend time with your children. Children can be susceptible to the stress and chaos that can occur between a divorcing couple. Our attorneys always have the best interest of the children in mind when working on your case.
We are experienced in handling all aspects of parenting time. Colorado uses the term “parenting time” in place of custody and visitation, but the meaning is the same. We can craft strategies and parenting time agreements tailored to your family’s needs. But we won’t stop there. We understand that circumstances change over time and modifications need to be made. As your child ages and your job or residence changes, we will support you in making the necessary changes to the agreements and court orders. While we aim to put long-term solutions in place at the start, our Castle Rock divorce attorneys will be there for you along the way.
As part of Douglas County, Castle Rock shares similar family and socio-economic traits with the rest of the county. Thus, our lawyers maintain a high level of legal knowledge related to complex custody matters. This includes staying abreast of changing trends in custody laws and working with custody experts, such as Child and Family Investigators or Parental Responsibilities Evaluators. We understand nothing matters more than the well-being of your children now and in the years to come.
Protecting Your Property Rights
Another important aspect of your divorce is your right to property or marital assets. Our Castle Rock divorce lawyers are here to help fight for your rights to these assets. In some cases, we can work with the spouses to agree on what property will be split between them and how. If the couple cannot reach an agreement, the court may need to be involved to help settle the division of assets.
Colorado is an equitable distribution state. This means that assets and property will be divided “fairly” based on a series of factors. Fair doesn’t always mean equal. Property will not necessarily be split equally or evenly between the parties. Some factors the court considers when fairly dividing property include:
- The length of the marriage,
- The contribution of each spouse to the marriage and acquisition of marital property (including the contributions of raising children and homemaking),
- The economic circumstances of each spouse at the time of the division of property,
- The value of each spouse’s separate property,
- Any increases or decreases in the value of the separate property of the spouses,
- Any depletion of the separate property for marital purposes,
- Each spouse’s earning capacity, and
- The standard of living of each spouse.
The court will primarily be focused on dividing “marital property.” Marital property includes assets and debts acquired during the marriage. Some types of property will be considered separate property. Specifically, the court won’t consider gifts or inheritances or property either spouse acquired after separation. Separate property may also include assets and debts covered by pre-nuptial, post-nuptial, or other marital agreements.
Our attorneys can evaluate your specific circumstances and fight for a fair property division. We can also represent you during any related hearings, trials, or negotiations.
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Castle Rock Divorce Attorney FAQs
How Do I File for Divorce in Castle Rock, Colorado?
In Colorado, a divorce is referred to as a “dissolution of marriage.” To start the process of divorce in Castle Rock, you or your spouse must complete the necessary paperwork. Filing for divorce means you complete a petition for dissolution of marriage. This form can be filled out by one or both spouses. Whoever completes the form is the petitioner. If you both complete the form together, one spouse is the petitioner and the other is the co-petitioner.
The dissolution of marriage form requires you to provide information about both spouses, residency, children (if any), any other pending court cases, and the status of the marriage. Colorado is a no-fault divorce state. There is no requirement to prove that either spouse did something wrong to lead to divorce. The parties must state that the marriage is “irretrievably broken” without any chance of reconciliation.
If you are filing individually, you must also serve the other spouse with the petition. Serving your spouse means delivering a copy of the petition to the other spouse. The court will then know that the other spouse has received a copy and is aware of the divorce initiation. You can use a sheriff to deliver a copy of the papers to your spouse and request verification of delivery. If you are co-petitioners, there is no need to serve a copy of the petition.
Once the initial paperwork is done, you will need to disclose certain financial information. Then the process will include court dates, negotiations, and agreements. While it is possible to file for divorce on your own, it is recommended that you hire an experienced Castle Rock divorce attorney. Given the many legal nuances involved, you will be well-served by having the support of a knowledgeable divorce lawyer who will continuously advocate for your interests.
How Long Do I Have to Live in Castle Rock Before I Can File for Divorce?
Before you can file for divorce in Colorado, you OR your spouse must be domiciled in the state of Colorado for a minimum of 91 days. Domicile means the person has the present intent that Colorado is their permanent residence. Some factors to determine a person’s intent to remain permanently in Colorado include: voter registration, vehicle registration, driver’s license, owning property in Colorado, or state tax filings.
How Can a Castle Rock Divorce Lawyer Help Me?
Dealing with divorce is often emotional, stressful, and challenging. The process can be long and typically involves fact-finding, completing paperwork, gathering evidence, engaging in long negotiations, and appearing in court. Allow our Castle Rock divorce lawyers to alleviate some of the stress involved and act as your constant advocate. Our attorneys will work with you to complete forms, answer questions, help you understand property division, navigate child custody agreements, and more. Let us advocate on your behalf and help you get what you deserve.
Speak With a Castle Rock Divorce Attorney Today
If you are considering a divorce in the Castle Rock area, turn to the family lawyers at our firm. Our Castle Rock divorce attorneys have over 70 years of collective legal experience. Additionally, being focused only on family law gives us extensive knowledge and skills needed to bring our clients the results they deserve.
Our main office is conveniently located near Orchard and I-25, in the Denver Tech Center area. Besides Douglas County, Plog & Stein, P.C. represents clients with cases in Arapahoe, Denver, Elbert, Jefferson, Adams, Broomfield, and Boulder counties. With experience handling cases in all of these counties, we have become familiar with the procedures required in many different courts, enabling our Castle Rock divorce lawyers to better assist you and produce excellent results for your case.
To speak with a Castle Rock divorce lawyer from our firm, call today at (303) 781-0322, or email us.
