Divorce cases can be very emotional and stressful, but you do not have to face it alone. This is why it is important to consider hiring an attorney to help guide and take you through the process. When you retain my office to represent you, I will provide guidance and recommend courses of action throughout the process such as the exchanging of financial documents and information, what types of decisions will need to be made regarding children, how to deal with other matters like credit card debt or refinancing a house or car, and how to plan and prepare for life after divorce.
Divorce Attorney Steven Visser in Colorado Springs
Divorce (Without Children)
A divorce without children will address primarily financial matters. Listed below are common financial issues that will need to be addressed in your divorce case.
- Spousal Maintenance (Alimony)
- Property
- House and/or land
- Vehicles – cars, trucks, RV, trailers, ATV
- Personal Belongings – furniture, photos, jewelry, collections, etc.
- Debts
- Credit Cards
- Loans
- Investment Accounts – stocks, bonds, or mutual funds
- Retirement Accounts – IRA, 401K, etc.
Divorce (With Children)
A divorce with children will address the aforementioned financial matters as well as any matters with regard to your children.
- Decision-Making – most parents typically use joint decision-making with regard to any major decisions involving their children. Examples of major decisions can include educational, medical, dental, mental health, religious, and extracurricular activities.
- Parenting Time – how will time with the children be addressed between the parents?
- 50/50 Plan – parents share custody equally
- Parents may come up with their own plan for their children
- Child Support – calculated pursuant to guidelines and includes information such as the parties’ gross monthly incomes and number of overnights.