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Local Roots, Personalized Support
Denver is known for its vibrant neighborhoods, excellent schools, and family-friendly atmosphere—a place where community matters. At Cordell & Cordell, our Denver office is deeply connected to the local area, allowing us to serve clients with empathy and insight into the unique challenges they face. From the bustling business parks to the peaceful residential communities, our attorneys understand the local dynamics that can impact divorce and custody matters. We are committed to providing tailored solutions that reflect both your legal needs and the values of the Denver community.
Divorce Lawyers Focused on Your Needs
Navigating a divorce involves complex emotional and financial decisions. Our Denver divorce lawyers approach every case with professionalism and compassion, prioritizing clear communication and client satisfaction. We guide you through each step, from filing to final resolution, ensuring your voice is heard and your rights are protected. With Cordell & Cordell, you benefit from a multi-state presence and a culture of client-first service, reinforced by our A+ BBB rating and a rigorous attorney review process.
Child Custody and Support Solutions
Child custody arrangements require careful consideration of each family’s unique circumstances. Our Denver attorneys work diligently to create parenting plans that promote stability and the best interests of your children. We also assist with child support calculations and modifications, ensuring compliance with Colorado guidelines while advocating for fair outcomes. Our client care division is dedicated to keeping you informed and supported throughout the process, so you can focus on what matters most—your family.
Spousal Maintenance (Alimony) Guidance
Determining spousal maintenance, or alimony, can be one of the most complex aspects of a domestic relations case. Cordell & Cordell’s Denver attorneys provide clear, direct guidance on what to expect and how to pursue a resolution that reflects your financial realities. Our team’s commitment to open communication and professional support helps you navigate negotiations confidently and make informed decisions about your future.
Mediation Services for Amicable Resolutions
Many clients in Denver seek alternatives to litigation, such as mediation, to resolve divorce and custody matters amicably. Cordell & Cordell offers mediation services designed to facilitate productive dialogue and reach mutually agreeable solutions. Our attorneys act as strong advocates throughout the mediation process, ensuring your interests are represented while striving for efficient, respectful outcomes.
Why Choose Cordell & Cordell in Denver?
With a multi-state presence and a dedicated client care division, Cordell & Cordell delivers consistent, high-quality service in every location. Our Denver attorneys draw on local knowledge and firm-wide resources to provide dependable representation in all types of domestic relations cases. We maintain rigorous quality standards through ongoing attorney reviews and a continual focus on client satisfaction. Our team is committed to making a positive difference for clients and their families in Denver and beyond.
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Frequently Asked Denver, CO Questions
Denver does not have a specific residency requirement, but it is subject to a 90-day state of Colorado residency requirement.
The mandatory waiting period is 90 days. Colorado rules do not allow any activity on the case to take place, other than the exchanging of financial information and the Initial Status Conference, for the first 40 days after the Petition is filed. It would probably take a minimum of 2-5 months to get even the least complex divorces finalized and at least 6-12 months to finalize complex divorces. Some cases take well over a year if there are contested child custody issues, substantial amounts of property to divide, and other such issues.
You would serve your spouse by utilizing a private process server or a sheriff/constable. You can serve by publication by filing a motion with the court that meets certain requirements, including attaching affidavits or other evidence to substantiate what efforts you made to personally serve your spouse and obtaining a court order to allow you to serve the other party by publication. In the Denver area, the notice would typically be published in the Denver Post because it’s a national publication that would (theoretically) provide notice to persons both in and outside of the state of Colorado.
In Denver County, you have to file a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, a Case Information Sheet, and a Summons to begin a divorce action and you have to serve all of them on the other party. However, there may be additional documents you would have to serve in the outlying counties other than Denver County, which vary by the different Judicial Districts in which those different counties lie.
All divorce cases have to be filed with the Office of the District Clerk in whichever Judicial District the county of residence lies, which will then assign the case to a particular division of the District Court in that county (assuming that county has more than one division). However, many counties, such as Denver, now require that all documents be e-filed in all divisions rather than physically being paper-filed with the Clerk’s Office (though most counties give pro se litigants some leeway on this, at least as to the initial filing). The city of Denver lies primarily in Denver County, but also extends to several nearby counties, such as Adams, Broomfield, Arapahoe, Douglas, and Elbert counties. For Denver County, you need to file at the courthouse located 1437 Bannock Street in Denver. For the outlying counties in the city of Denver, go to whichever District Court of the Judicial District in which your county of residence lies. Visit the Colorado Courts by District website to learn which Judicial District you reside in and where you should file your divorce papers.
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