Divorce is not just a complex legal process; it is a highly emotional period for families, one often filled with stress, heartache and uncertainty. At the Law Offices of Shawn H. Smith, we know that you might be feeling overwhelmed, and we’re here to support your divorce with personalized customer service and top-notch legal representation. As Greeley divorce attorneys, we will focus on addressing all your needs, allowing you to concentrate on building a new and better future with a renewed sense of hope.
What Sets Our Firm Apart
The Law Offices of Shawn H. Smith provides clients with the following:
- We have years of experience guiding clients through even the most complicated or contentious cases, and we can effectively address your challenges.
- We understand that each divorce is unique to the people involved, so we will tailor our strategic planning to fit your needs.
- We are trained lawyers with extensive experience, but we can still lay out an effective strategy without all the legal jargon, which helps make the process more comfortable for our clients.
- We serve folks in Greeley and the surrounding community.
Common Areas Of Dispute
We know that each divorce has challenges. Still, some common issues we regularly address are:
- Child custody and support: Determining the particulars of custody arrangements can be one of the most challenging aspects of the process. This includes deciding who will have primary custody, how the spouses will handle visitation and how they will manage child support.
- Division of assets and debts: Dividing shared assets and debts can be complex, especially if there are significant financial holdings, property or shared debt. Couples need to agree on how to distribute everything from bank accounts to mortgages fairly.
- Alimony (spousal support): After the divorce, one spouse may be required to provide financial support to the other, depending on factors such as the length of the marriage and each spouse’s earning capacity. Negotiating the terms of alimony, also known as spousal maintenance, can be contentious.
Types Of Divorces We Often Handle
Based in Greeley, our team at the Law Offices of Shawn H. Smith offers Colorado residents the benefits of over a decade of family law experience. Our legal advice and representation encompass all types of divorces, including:
- Uncontested divorce using mediation: In an uncontested divorce using mediation, both parties agree to work with a neutral mediator to resolve all issues related to their divorce, including asset division, child custody and support arrangements. This process is typically faster, less expensive and less adversarial than traditional litigation, allowing couples to reach a mutually agreeable settlement.
- High-conflict divorce: These types of divorces are characterized by intense animosity and frequent disputes. High-conflict divorces often lead to prolonged legal battles in court, increased legal fees and greater emotional stress for all parties involved.
- High-asset divorce: Divorces involving significant assets, such as businesses, real estate, investments and complex financial portfolios, are considered high-asset divorces. Accurately valuing and fairly dividing high-value assets requires experienced financial analysis and can lead to disputes over each asset’s true worth.
- Military divorce: Military divorces present unique challenges, such as navigating the division of military pensions and benefits and addressing issues related to deployments and relocations that can complicate custody arrangements. Additionally, the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) can delay proceedings, adding another layer of complexity.
- Gray divorce: Gray divorces, which occur later in life, often involve complex financial considerations, such as the division of retirement accounts and pensions, and can significantly impact the economic stability of both parties. These divorces may also address long-term health care needs and the potential for limited earning capacity due to age.
Serving Families During Divorce
At Law Offices of Shawn H. Smith, we take a holistic approach to serving our clients. This includes seeking a fair and equitable arrangement. We strive to prioritize the needs of the children while working toward arrangements that also work for the parents. Contact our office to discuss the details of your situation. Call 970-387-6858 or send us a message using this website.