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Colorado Family Law Experts
The attorneys at Jolein A. Harro PC are experts in all Colorado Family Law matters including child custody, support collection, separation and divorce. Our team is dedicated to using our depth of experience within family law to provide our clients with a satisfactory resolution in this area of life transition.
Colorado is a "No Fault" divorce state. In a No Fault divorce, either spouse can request the dissolution of marriage. The only grounds for obtaining a divorce in Colorado is if the marriage is irretreviably broken. Jolein and her team can help you assess the status of your real estate holdings, debt and family status to determine the best way to divide these assets between you and your spouse. We are also able to develop a child support plan that is in yours and your childrens' best interests.
In a separation, the spouses remain married, yet perform similar divisions of assets and debts as you would in a divorce. Our firm has handled many separation proceedings in Denver and throughout Colorado. Separation is often the preferred route for some couples where public attention, and health or pension benefits are a concern.
Mediation is a way to handle disputes concerning children, divorce or separation. In a mediation, both parties will explain their concerns in the presence of a neutral mediator. In these private discussions, we facilitate an atmosphere where real resolutions can be agreed upon by both parties for the matter at hand. This can include disagreements over assets, child custody, parenting or child support disputes. If both parties are amiable, a mediation is often more cost-effective for both parties than litigation. Mediations can occur quickly and be resolved quickly with creative and satisfactory solutions for each party.
Child custody and support is often one of the most stressful and frightening aspects of a divorce or separation proceeding. Jolein Harro and her team works with parents to establish a plan for adequate access and support for the children. The amount of child support a parent will receive is determined by using a formula based on incomes and the age of the children involved.
No one wants to spend time, anguish and money battling over child custody. We work with our clients to quickly gather facts and prepare a persuasive case for the court. In Colorado parenting time and access to children is determined either by agreement of the parties, or by the judge if the parties are not able to agree. Sometimes it is necessary to appoint a child and family investigator (CFI) to assist the court with custody matters. Our team works closely with both the parent and the CFI to insure that all facts pertaining to the case have been considered before a recommendation is made to the judge. If the parties can not agree upon a parenting plan, the court will determine each parties access to the children.
A marital agreement is a contract that two people enter into prior to marriage. Prenuptial agreements are marital agreements recommended for marriages which will contain significant personal assets or other financial responsibilities. Marrital agreements will include the provisions for the divisions of assets and debts and spousal support should the married couple decide to separate or divorce in the future. In addition to prenuptial, we can also create a cohabitation agreement for unmarried couple who will be living together and combining assets.
If a judgment has been entered against you, all hope is not lost. We work with many clients to appeal and resolve their cases satisfactorily. Colorado family law has many "gray areas" where your original case may not have received a fair treatment due to the lack of legal precedent. Our firm works with the client to thoroughly research the matter and provide the appellate judge with the right information about your case and how it relates to Colorado law so a favorable decision is rendered.
Appeals cases highlight the major reason to choose a Colorado Family Law expert like Jolein Harro. Your attorneys must be intimate with the nuances of the law and have the ability to navigate the complex appeals process to ensure that you receive just treatment under the law.
The primary purpose of Estate Planning is to distribute your assets according to your wishes. Successful estate planning transfers your assets to your beneficiaries quickly and usually with minimized tax consequences. A will assures you that the assets you have will be given to family members or other beneficiaries you designate. If you have no heirs and die without a will, it is possible that the state may claim your estate. A trust can provide for your minor children or family members who lack financial experience,are unable to mange their assets, or should you become unable to manage your assets yourself. Guardianship and conservator proceedings may be necessary if a loved one is no longer able to care for himself or hersele, physically or financially.