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 Frequently
Asked Questions
How
much will this cost me?
How
long will it take to complete my case?
Do
you only represent women?
Where
do your lawyers practice?
Do
you offer a free consultation?
How
much will this cost me?
The
cost of any Colorado family law case is almost impossible for lawyers
to determine up front, even after an initial interview with a client.
So many different factors can influence the total expense, from
the complexity and novelty of the issues presented, to the way in
which the opposing party approaches his or her position in the case.
Sometimes cases that start out simply may become complex as the
parties go through the discovery process.
When
a client hires our firm for representation in a family law matter,
he or she pays a retainer into a trust account which is drawn upon
monthly by the firm to meet the expenses of the previous month.
Each client reviews and signs a fee agreement that details how,
when, and why we bill. We encourage reasonable settlement of cases
to keep costs down, but that doesn't mean that we settle at any
cost. Our lawyers are skilled advocates who always keep your best
interest in mind when handling the issues that matter most to you.
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How
long will it take to complete my case?
Again,
the practice of family law is not an exact science. The length of
a case from the initial filing in the courts to the final decision,
either by agreement or following litigation, may take several months
or several years. Naturally, if parties can reach an agreement through
one of the many avenues outside the courtroom like mediation or
settlement conferences between attorneys, the resolution is quicker.
If a case goes to trial in front of a judge, some counties have
waiting lists for trial dates that may delay your "day in court"
for up to two years.
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Do
you only represent women?
Believe
it or not, this is a very common question. Although the majority
of our lawyers are women, the caseload reflects an almost even split
of female and male clients. We strive to present a balanced approach
to the practice of family law in Colorado, and as a complete family
law firm, we could hardly achieve that goal by limiting our practice
to the exclusive representation of one gender or the other. After
all, the mirror has two faces!
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Where
do your lawyers practice?
Although
many of our cases are filed in the Denver area, we represent clients
throughout the state of Colorado, including those located in the
High Country, Sierra Nevada counties, and the Western Range. In
addition, one staff member is licensed to practice in the state
of New York.
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Do
you offer a free consultation?
Consultations
with our lawyers are viewed as an opportunity for you to have your
basic questions about your particular legal needs and represent
a significant investment of time for both you and the lawyers with
whom you choose to meet. Because a consultation is such a valuable
resource, we do not offer the service free of charge.
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