Denver Metro Lawyer
Child Support, Divorce, Custody and Other Family Law Matters
At Whitson Family Law, located in Lakewood, Colorado, we recognize the profound implications that divorce and various family law issues hold for your financial stability, custodial rights, property ownership, and overall life aspects. We acknowledge the emotional weight carried by our clients during these times. Our commitment extends beyond navigating the legal complexities of family law; we aim to support you with empathy and sensitivity throughout this journey.
Divorce/Marriage Dissolution
No one enters a marriage expecting it to end in divorce. When a marriage ends, the experience is often grueling, both legally and emotionally. Having a lawyer who is caring, compassionate and experienced can make the process less traumatic.
Child Custody & Visitation
At Whitson Family Law, we believe that decisions involving children should be made by parents, not by the courts. Resolving child custody issues in an amicable manner during your divorce will make it easier for you and your ex to continue to cooperate on child care issues in the future.
Adoption
Adoption is a wonderful experience for everyone involved. It provides a family with a new member and a child with a loving home. However, the adoption process can be complex legally. Issues sometimes arise if a biological parent wants to be involved in the child’s life after the adoption.
Restraining Orders And Protective Orders
Restraining or protection orders are designed to protect people from violence and the threat of violence from their spouses, boyfriends or family members. However, these orders are subject to abuse. Whitson Family Law represents both people in need of protection as well as the accused.
Same Sex Marriage, Divorce & Property Division
With the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in June 2015, same-sex marriage became legal across the entire country. While the ruling will give same-sex couples the same legal rights as opposite-sex couples, implementation of the ruling can still present hurdles for couples over the coming years.
Common Law Marriage & Divorce
Colorado is one of only a handful of states that still legally recognize common law marriage. While there are a lot of myths about common law marriage, there are no hard and fast rules. Many people falsely believe that a couple must live together for seven years for the relationship to be considered a common law marriage.
Prenuptial, Premarital & Post-nuptial Agreements
While some people might believe that prenuptial or premarital agreements are a recipe for divorce, many couples find that creating an agreement prior to their marriage can alleviate a lot of unnecessary stress going into the marriage.
Spousal Maintenance
A variety of factors must be considered when calculating alimony, which is referred to as spousal maintenance in Colorado. At Whitson Family Law, we have significant experience in this highly complex area. Because there is no formula for alimony in Colorado, it is important to seek experienced legal representation.