Bill Moller here. Owner of the Moller Law Group. I want to take a moment now, just to talk about one of the areas that we practice in here at the Moller Law Group. We specialize in family law. What is family law? Family law is a pretty broad subject area, but essentially we handle divorce, child custody situations, child support, abandonment and things like that. If you need help, come see us.
Now, when you do, know that you’re going to get honest advice and sometimes you’re going to hear things that you might not want to hear. That’s because we have experience here at the Moller Law Group because you never really know what a court will do in a situation like yours because we’ve probably encountered it before. Now, every problem is unique and everyone has a different set of challenges, but because of the experience we have, we can help you map a route for your problem.
But, you do need to understand, in a divorce or a child custody battle, not everyone’s going to get everything they want. In fact, both parents are probably going to have to sacrifice a little bit. Here at the Moller Law Group, we’re candid, we’re fair, we’re honest and we also do a good job.
By: William Moller
Bill Moller here. Owner of the Moller Law Group. I want to take a moment now, just to talk about one of the areas that we practice in here at the Moller Law Group. We specialize in family law. What is family law? Family law is a pretty broad subject area, but essentially we handle divorce, child custody situations, child support, abandonment and things like that. If you need help, come see us.
Now, when you do, know that you’re going to get honest advice and sometimes you’re going to hear things that you might not want to hear. That’s because we have experience here at the Moller Law Group because you never really know what a court will do in a situation like yours because we’ve probably encountered it before. Now, every problem is unique and everyone has a different set of challenges, but because of the experience we have, we can help you map a route for your problem.
But, you do need to understand, in a divorce or a child custody battle, not everyone’s going to get everything they want. In fact, both parents are probably going to have to sacrifice a little bit. Here at the Moller Law Group, we’re candid, we’re fair, we’re honest and we also do a good job.
By: William Moller
An uncontested divorce is the best kind of divorce, to be honest with you. It means that there’s nothing that you’re fighting over, that you have to court for, and have a judge make a determination on. In other words, you’ve gone through your divorce process, but you and your spouse have been able to reach agreement on all of the important factors in your divorce. That includes your parenting plan, all of the issues surrounding how you’re going to deal with the children, all of the issues surrounding child support, maintenance, if that’s important in the case. And you’re able then to go to court with your final agreements and the judge essentially is going to just agree to what you’ve agreed to, unless there is something completely onerous or wrong with it.
In most cases, the judge will rubber stamp what you’ve agreed to. You may or may not have to go in and see the judge for a final hearing, that depends on whether or not you have attorneys, and whether there are child issues involved. But in most cases you’ll be able to avoid going to court altogether and your divorce agreement will become an order of the court just as written. And that would be an uncontested divorce. A contested divorce means that there’s something that you’re going to have to have the judge decide, and you’re going to have to go to court to have the judge decide that. And that the distinction between the two.
By: Leslie Matthews
An uncontested divorce is the best kind of divorce, to be honest with you. It means that there’s nothing that you’re fighting over, that you have to court for, and have a judge make a determination on. In other words, you’ve gone through your divorce process, but you and your spouse have been able to reach agreement on all of the important factors in your divorce. That includes your parenting plan, all of the issues surrounding how you’re going to deal with the children, all of the issues surrounding child support, maintenance, if that’s important in the case. And you’re able then to go to court with your final agreements and the judge essentially is going to just agree to what you’ve agreed to, unless there is something completely onerous or wrong with it.
In most cases, the judge will rubber stamp what you’ve agreed to. You may or may not have to go in and see the judge for a final hearing, that depends on whether or not you have attorneys, and whether there are child issues involved. But in most cases you’ll be able to avoid going to court altogether and your divorce agreement will become an order of the court just as written. And that would be an uncontested divorce. A contested divorce means that there’s something that you’re going to have to have the judge decide, and you’re going to have to go to court to have the judge decide that. And that the distinction between the two.
By: Leslie Matthews
Mediation can often save the client money. The mediator has their hourly fee, of course the attorneys do as well. But mediation can last (4) hours, it can last (2) hours, it can last the whole day. And the nice thing about mediation is that you’re not spending time preparing witnesses, preparing trial exhibits, preparing for a trial.
Really where the bulk of the costs come in are preparing for trial. To the extent that you can settle things out in mediation. And understanding that there’s still preparation for mediation. You will save yourselves a lot of money by going through that process and coming out of it successfully.
By: Scott Goldman
Mediation can often save the client money. The mediator has their hourly fee, of course the attorneys do as well. But mediation can last (4) hours, it can last (2) hours, it can last the whole day. And the nice thing about mediation is that you’re not spending time preparing witnesses, preparing trial exhibits, preparing for a trial.
Really where the bulk of the costs come in are preparing for trial. To the extent that you can settle things out in mediation. And understanding that there’s still preparation for mediation. You will save yourselves a lot of money by going through that process and coming out of it successfully.
By: Scott Goldman
Hi. My name is Bill Moller. I’m the owner of The Moller Law Group. And I just want to take a moment to talk to you about what our firm believes in. I’m an avid backpacker. On a sunny day, if I can get out of here, I’ll be up in the mountains hiking, usually with my dog Hover. Sometimes I take even more extended trips up in the high country.
One of the things that I always take with me is a compass. The reason I take a compass is so I can get back to where I begun. I’m kind of old school. I don’t use a GPS. But our motto here at the Moller Law Group, is to help you map a route through life’s journey. Now that may sound like a silly slogan. But it’s what we really believe.
Sometimes you have problems that you just need an attorney for. And so if you come to see us, we’re going to help you find a way through your difficulty – to the clear fields beyond. And if we can do that for you, give us a call. Thanks.
By: William Moller
Hi. My name is Bill Moller. I’m the owner of The Moller Law Group. And I just want to take a moment to talk to you about what our firm believes in. I’m an avid backpacker. On a sunny day, if I can get out of here, I’ll be up in the mountains hiking, usually with my dog Hover. Sometimes I take even more extended trips up in the high country.
One of the things that I always take with me is a compass. The reason I take a compass is so I can get back to where I begun. I’m kind of old school. I don’t use a GPS. But our motto here at the Moller Law Group, is to help you map a route through life’s journey. Now that may sound like a silly slogan. But it’s what we really believe.
Sometimes you have problems that you just need an attorney for. And so if you come to see us, we’re going to help you find a way through your difficulty – to the clear fields beyond. And if we can do that for you, give us a call. Thanks.
By: William Moller
Winning full custody of your child or children is a very difficult thing to do in the state of Colorado. The courts look at the issue from what’s in the best interest of the child or children. From the start, it should be in the best interest of the child or children to have both parents involved in their lives.
However, when you look at other issues that come into play– maybe one parent is moving out of the state of Colorado and can’t have a true parenting plan that wouldn’t necessarily allow them to have 50-50 parenting time. That would allow one parent, should the children remain in Colorado, to have a majority of the parenting time. But to completely eviscerate the other parent’s rights as far as parenting time is concerned really need to show the court that the other parent is an unfit parent and that they endanger the children either physically or emotionally to the point where sole custody is the only option left.
By: Scott Goldman
Winning full custody of your child or children is a very difficult thing to do in the state of Colorado. The courts look at the issue from what’s in the best interest of the child or children. From the start, it should be in the best interest of the child or children to have both parents involved in their lives.
However, when you look at other issues that come into play– maybe one parent is moving out of the state of Colorado and can’t have a true parenting plan that wouldn’t necessarily allow them to have 50-50 parenting time. That would allow one parent, should the children remain in Colorado, to have a majority of the parenting time. But to completely eviscerate the other parent’s rights as far as parenting time is concerned really need to show the court that the other parent is an unfit parent and that they endanger the children either physically or emotionally to the point where sole custody is the only option left.
By: Scott Goldman
Hi. My name is Bill Moller and I love to backpack. Before I start any trip, however, I research about the area in which I’ll be walking. I turn to other, more experienced people, who know the area, to help me map my route.
Life can be the same way, often we are confronted with unknown territory and need someone more experienced to help us know which way to go. If you are confronted with divorce, bankruptcy, the death of a loved one, or starting a new business, or need to plan for your future, I can help.
My name is Bill Moller, and I’m an attorney in Colorado. I am here to help provide you the information you need and walk beside you through some possibly difficult paths that may come your way. Please feel free to call me at (719) 687-2328, and I can help you map a route for your journey through the legal maze.
By: William Moller
Hi. My name is Bill Moller and I love to backpack. Before I start any trip, however, I research about the area in which I’ll be walking. I turn to other, more experienced people, who know the area, to help me map my route.
Life can be the same way, often we are confronted with unknown territory and need someone more experienced to help us know which way to go. If you are confronted with divorce, bankruptcy, the death of a loved one, or starting a new business, or need to plan for your future, I can help.
My name is Bill Moller, and I’m an attorney in Colorado. I am here to help provide you the information you need and walk beside you through some possibly difficult paths that may come your way. Please feel free to call me at (719) 687-2328, and I can help you map a route for your journey through the legal maze.
By: William Moller
If you’ve decided that you’re going to get divorced, the very first issue you ought to ask yourself is whether or not you need an attorney, or can you handle it yourself. If you have limited assets, you’ve been married for a very short period of time, and there is no children involved, you may be able to get a divorce without the help of an attorney.
One of the things I do when I’m talking to people, is to help them with that analysis and decide whether they even an attorney or not. The problem with doing it yourself, even under the circumstances I’ve described, is there is a great deal of paperwork, it must be completed properly, there has to be a fair exchange of financial information, and then you are going to have to make at least a couple of appearances in court.
Many people are intimidated by that, and even if they have limited assets in the divorce and it’s been a short term marriage without children, they prefer to have the help of a professional who does it every day. But that’s a decision each individual’s going to have to make.
By: Ray Chamberland
If you’ve decided that you’re going to get divorced, the very first issue you ought to ask yourself is whether or not you need an attorney, or can you handle it yourself. If you have limited assets, you’ve been married for a very short period of time, and there is no children involved, you may be able to get a divorce without the help of an attorney.
One of the things I do when I’m talking to people, is to help them with that analysis and decide whether they even an attorney or not. The problem with doing it yourself, even under the circumstances I’ve described, is there is a great deal of paperwork, it must be completed properly, there has to be a fair exchange of financial information, and then you are going to have to make at least a couple of appearances in court.
Many people are intimidated by that, and even if they have limited assets in the divorce and it’s been a short term marriage without children, they prefer to have the help of a professional who does it every day. But that’s a decision each individual’s going to have to make.
By: Ray Chamberland
One question I commonly get is from the people who’ve just been served with divorce papers. And the question typically is, I’ve just been served with divorce papers, should I sign the documents that my spouse’s attorney sent me? And the short answer is, no, don’t do it.
Talk to an attorney first. If your spouse already has an attorney it doesn’t matter how amicable things seem like they’re going to be, you’re better off seeking your own counsel. You’re not going to know all of the details of the divorce, and you may not be familiar with what rights you may be signing away. So in order to protect your rights, my advice is, Call an attorney. If you want to call me we can discuss the situation, I can listen to what the other attorney is proposing and if it’s fair and equitable I may be able to suggest to you, Sure, go ahead and sign it.
By: Ray Chamberland
One question I commonly get is from the people who’ve just been served with divorce papers. And the question typically is, I’ve just been served with divorce papers, should I sign the documents that my spouse’s attorney sent me? And the short answer is, no, don’t do it.
Talk to an attorney first. If your spouse already has an attorney it doesn’t matter how amicable things seem like they’re going to be, you’re better off seeking your own counsel. You’re not going to know all of the details of the divorce, and you may not be familiar with what rights you may be signing away. So in order to protect your rights, my advice is, Call an attorney. If you want to call me we can discuss the situation, I can listen to what the other attorney is proposing and if it’s fair and equitable I may be able to suggest to you, Sure, go ahead and sign it.
By: Ray Chamberland
In the State of Colorado, an affair really doesn’t have an affect on alimony. Or the fancy term that we use in the law is maintenance. Colorado is a no-fault state so the judge or magistrate is not really looking to whether or not somebody had an affair to determine how maintenance will be determined.
And as a matter of fact, these issues need to be determined without any reference to fault. So the affair doesn’t play a role in that. In child custody, you could have some influence on that issue. If you have a parent that has had an affair and now has brought that other person around the children. And that person starts to act as though they’re parent to the child or children, that can have an affect on how child custody is determined at the end of the day. But overall, the mere fact that somebody had an affair, generally doesn’t play a role in how custody is determined.
By: Scott Goldman
In the State of Colorado, an affair really doesn’t have an affect on alimony. Or the fancy term that we use in the law is maintenance. Colorado is a no-fault state so the judge or magistrate is not really looking to whether or not somebody had an affair to determine how maintenance will be determined.
And as a matter of fact, these issues need to be determined without any reference to fault. So the affair doesn’t play a role in that. In child custody, you could have some influence on that issue. If you have a parent that has had an affair and now has brought that other person around the children. And that person starts to act as though they’re parent to the child or children, that can have an affect on how child custody is determined at the end of the day. But overall, the mere fact that somebody had an affair, generally doesn’t play a role in how custody is determined.
By: Scott Goldman
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