You never thought it would come to this. You used to be happy together. Sure, things haven’t been great for awhile, but they were normal. Everything seemed to be in it’s place. There was your weekend routine – one of you would get out for a ride, hike or run while the other hung out with the kids, maybe you got out skiing with your friends. It was a nice break from working hard all week. It wasn’t a perfect life, but it wasn’t bad.
Then things changed. Was it the quarantine? You barely remember how the conversation went. You couldn’t sleep afterwards. You haven’t been sleeping well since. All the small things that bothered you before seem trivial now. Is this really happening?
You feel like things are escalating quickly. If your snowmobile or car acts up, you take it to a mechanic because he knows more than you do about fixing things. You drop it off, he fixes, and you’re all good.
But this is no oil change. You know that you need to talk with a lawyer for the same reason you need a mechanic for your sled or car. This is out of your element. This is your retirement, your house, your family, your life. You feel powerless and inept because you can’t control the situation.
Who will get the kids for the holidays? What happens to that 401(k) or IRA balance that you have been incessantly checking lately? How do you tell your parents and friends that you’re getting a divorced?
These things can’t all just be fixed like a snowmobile or car. Nobody knows about your life like you. But how do you move forward when the legal system is complicated?
How are you going to afford this? Are you going to have to pay each time you call a lawyer about your life? Will you have easy access to court files and documents related to your divorce? The take-out place allows you to make an online order from your phone, but lawyers act like email is cutting edge? Why can’t things just go back to normal?
We are divorce lawyers who regularly deal with high-asset divorces involving complex property issues in Glenwood Springs, 4 Mile, Iron Bridge, Aspen Glen, etc. Our office is located across the street from the Garfield County Courthouse. We often work with experts such as CPAs, real estate appraisers or financial advisers to find, characterize, value and obtain the best property divisions for our clients.
We’re here to answer your questions and make sure we find a process that’s the right fit for you and your family.
You never expected to call a divorce lawyer. No one does. We aren’t the lawyers you want to call. But you’ll be glad when you do.
We’ll set up a confidential meeting over Zoom, FaceTime or phone. We’ll discuss your situation, your family, your fears and the things that matter most to you. You will get an action plan and understanding of your rights and options.
You have done the research, weighed your options, and know this is going to be like climbing a mountain. The next step is to select the best guide for your journey. If you’re ready, call us at 970-315-2365 and put the process safely in one of our divorce attorney’s hands today.
In all Glenwood divorces, the court must divide property. That process is explained in detail on our divorce page. If there are kids involved, the court in Glenwood will have to address the allocation of parental responsibilities and child support. Depending on the financial landscape of the case, maintenance/alimony may be an issue. Finally, a Glenwood divorce court has authority to award attorney’s fees to one party.
Our Glenwood divorce clients love knowing that Kalamaya | Goscha holds weekly meetings to discuss recent developments in domestic-relations law, their strategy in each case, and the experts and opposing counsel involved to ensure we provide top-notch service. If the lead divorce attorney is in court or on vacation, we always have someone with experience in Garfield County family law cases that is familiar with your matter and can step in.
For larger, more complex divorces, we frequently staff a partner, associate and paralegal on a case. We never bill for two attorneys working at the same time. The result is cost-savings for our clients because Georgina or Michael Wilmore takes the lead on time-intensive things like discovery and drafting motions. Ryan or Amy is responsible for developing a strategic plan to best position the case for settlement and, if necessary, trial.
We charge $300 for an initial consultation. At the end of your consultation, we will quote you a fixed fee to settle your divorce. If your divorce requires litigation, we will provide you a fee schedule so that you know in advance how much it will cost for a day of trial, mediation or deposition. If you prefer the more traditional billable hour model, we can accommodate your request. We are the only Glenwood divorce lawyers who work on fixed fees or publish our hourly rates online. To read more about our fixed fees, hourly rates and retainers for your Glenwood divorce, click here.