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Domestic Relations and
Family Law comprise a large portion of the practice at Klauzer and
Tremaine, LLC. This area of law practice includes dissolution of marriage, legal separations,
allocation of parental responsibilities (otherwise known as child
custody), child support, parenting time, adoption, and post-decree
modifications. The nature of these issues will often be
emotionally and financially trying. K&T strives to address all
of the client's needs during these times by:
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Preserving
the confidentiality of client communications, and taking extra
measures where the client indicates particular concern; |
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Substantial
and consistent communication with our clients regarding pending
matters; |
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Use of
alternative dispute resolution techniques when appropriate; |
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Timely
responses to our clients; |
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Use of
paralegal resources whenever possible; and |
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Providing
in-house support for divorce related issues such as real estate,
business, or estate planning. |
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Basic Client Information
Needed
For dissolution of marriage
or legal separation actions, certain information is required at the
initial interview, including the following:
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Personal information of the parties involved,
such as names, dates of
birth, addresses, home and work phone numbers, social security
numbers and drivers' license numbers.
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General information regarding the marriage and any legal
action history including involvement, if any, of law enforcement and
social services agencies.
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General financial information including wages
and living expenses.
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Clients should provide copies of requested
documents, retaining the originals for their files, unless
specifically requested otherwise.
For access to the detailed Domestic Client
Information Sheet please call and ask to speak to one of K&T's
paralegals.
General
Procedure
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Client makes appointment with attorney for advisement on
rights, procedures, and options.
Completion of information for pleadings. Initial review of
financial situation.
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Disclosure by both parties of various financial
items on a short timeline, including three months of pay stubs, three
years of tax returns, retirement account statements and financial
affidavits.
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Local rules require that parties participate in
a mediation session to attempt to resolve the matter.
When children are involved, both parties will be required to
attend a short parent education class.
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Setting and conducting Temporary Orders on an
expedited calendar to address immediate needs.
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There is a ninety day waiting period from the
commencement of the case until the court has jurisdiction to enter
Final Orders. Final
Orders hearings are held before a judge, not before a jury. If
the parties have issues that they cannot timely reach an agreement
on, the timeframe for achieving a Final Decree may be drawn out
beyond the minimum 90 days and may be dependent upon the Court's
docket.
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Preparation for settlement and if necessary
trial, including identification of appropriate expert resources.
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Necessary follow-up to complete and enforce
Court Orders.
RESOURCES
For forms and information on
Colorado domestic relations law, go to "www.cobar.org"
or the Colorado Courts website at "www.courts.state.co.us."
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