This firm deals with all issues related to marriage and divorce, including pre-nuptial agreements, dissolutions of marriage and legal separations, the modification of orders after a decree has entered, and so on. This is a litigation-oriented firm, and we litigate all contested issues, including (but not limited to) issues surrounding the children of the marriage, relocation of the children to another place, property, pension and investment matters. We advise and assist clients with bankruptcy matters where the circumstances require it. In considering an attorney for a family-law matter, it is valuable to have an aggressive attorney, but it is even more valuable to have an attorney who understands what the law requires, how the courts interpret the law, and who knows what battles you are likely to win and what battles you aren’t. At the Law Firm of William C. Speers, we make it our business to advise clients realistically. Colorado divorces are "no-fault" divorces, that is, the courts of this state ask only if your marriage is irretrievably broken down. They do not allocate fault between the parties. In Colorado, the distribution of property and assets is done according to what the court deciding your case considers an equitable distribution. Unlike such states as Texas and California, the Colorado courts don’t split your property 50-50 down the middle. Also, only the property you have accumulated during your marriage (including the increase in value of any non-marital property during the marriage) is distributed. If you have been previously married and divorced, or if you have certain property or wealth that you wish to protect, you should have an attorney prepare a pre-nuptial agreement for you. Pre-nuptial agreements are perfectly legal in Colorado. If you have children, Colorado doesn’t decide which parent will have custody and which parent will be have visitation. Colorado has adopted an approach to the children of divorce in which both parents are expected to play an important part in their lives after the divorce. Colorado courts allocate "parental responsibility" for the children between husband and wife. Typically, both parents share decision-making parental responsibility, with one parent being designated as the parent exercising primary residential parental responsibility. Most Colorado courts tend to favor a parenting plan that gives both parents a lot of time with the children. Obviously, there are cases where such parenting plans are not advisable and ordered, but in general, the courts approach divorce cases involving children with an open mind toward both parents, without any presumptions. Children’s issues are always decided in the best interests of the children. The interest of Colorado courts in having both parents play a significant post-divorce role in the lives of their children creates a concern when one parent is leaving the state or even the locality where he or she lives to reside elsewhere. Relocation by the parent with whom the children are living can raise some knotty problems. It is strongly advisable to consult with an attorney before making plans to move. Sometimes the children will leave the care and control of one parent and take up residence with the other parent after the court has issued final orders and a decree of dissolution of marriage. This creates immediate problems with the existing court orders regarding the child(ren)’s residence, with the parenting plan, and with the question of child support. If a change of residence occurs, it is advisable to get the advice of an attorney as soon as possible after the change. When a couple separates as their marriage deteriorates, there can be serious problems with thepayment of the marital debts as well as with matters involving spousal support, especially during the first difficult period of the breakup. The Law Firm of William C. Speers can help with these kinds of problems, too. Fees: The attorney’s fee charged by The Law Firm of William C. Speers in all family law matters is an hourly one, $200.00 per hour. We bill by the tenth-of-an-hour (that is, we charge for legal services on 0.1 hour increments). If you are shopping for an attorney, it’s always a good idea to ask, not only what the firm will charge you, but also what increments of time they use as their minimum for billing. The initial retainer fee is negotiable, and we are willing to discuss payment plans. This firm accepts Visa, Discover, Master Card, and American Express credit cards. Contact us for an initial consultation at a small fee. Evening and weekend appointments are available. We accept Visa, American Express, MasterCard and Discover.
The Law Firm of William C. Speers
21 East Monument Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
(719) 634-2218The Law Firm of William C. Speers, located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, serves clients in El Paso County, Pueblo County, Douglas County, and Teller County; and the cities of Colorado Springs, Cripple Creek, Castle Rock, Pueblo, Cañon City, Peyton, Calhan, and Ellicott.
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