For Comprehensive Matters of Family Law, the Denver, Colorado Law Office of McGuane and Hogan, LLP, Sets the Standards

Our attorneys at McGuane and Hogan, LLP, possess extensive and varied experience representing clients in the area of family law. From our metro Denver, Colorado office, we understand the emotional stress and pain that individuals often endure in family law proceedings. We are dedicated to offering our clients support and expert guidance throughout their case, while at the same time aggressively pursuing their objectives. Our legal representation includes clients near our Denver and Aspen offices, and the counties of Denver, Arapaho, Jefferson, Douglas, Adams, Summit, Pitkin, and Boulder, Colorado.

When you hire our firm, you will get a plan custom-tailored to your specific family law needs, as opposed to a “cookie cutter” approach offered by other firms. Our lawyers promise to listen to your concerns and work steadfastly on your behalf. Over the years, we have had extensive experience handling a wide spectrum of family law matters, including:

• Divorce
• Common Law Marriage Issues 
• Child Support 
• Custody & Visitation  
• Prenuptial or Premarital Agreements  
• Paternity  
• Legal Name Changes   
• Custodial Parent Relocation   
• Property/Asset Distribution   
• Marital Debt Allocation  
• Spousal Maintenance - Alimony  
• Legal Separation 
• Annulment - Declaration of Invalidity  
• Allocation of Parental Responsibilities  
• Grandparent & Third Party Visitation  
• Collaborative Law  
• Post-Decree Modification Proceedings  
• Family Law Appeals  

Divorce (Dissolution of Marriage)

There are many issues related to a divorce proceeding, including spousal maintenance, child support, property / debt division, and child custody. Our attorneys at McGuane and Hogan, LLP, are experienced in all aspects of a divorce case, including matters unique to complex marriage dissolutions. For more information on how we can help resolve your special situation involving sizable assets, please see our divorce asset valuation page.

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Common Law Marriage Issues
Our attorneys at McGuane and Hogan, LLP, have represented many clients in connection with the determination of the existence of common law marriages, as well as the dissolution of these marriages. While a common law marriage can be established without a formal ceremony, a formal dissolution proceeding is required to end such a marriage.

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Child Support
Our attorneys’ experience with child support issues includes child support determinations in divorce or paternity cases, modification of previous child support orders, collection of past due support, defense of county Child Support Enforcement actions, and other arrearage issues.

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Custody and Visitation
Custody and visitation cases are not a “one size fits all” matter at our law offices. Our attorneys believe in creating a unique legal plan specifically tailored for each family’s needs. Oftentimes, these cases call for an evaluation of parents and/or children before any decisions can be made. We are equipped to offer experienced counsel in these situations, as well as in matters when a child needs a legal representative or special advocate involved in the decision-making procedure.

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Prenuptial or Premarital Agreements
Our attorneys have the background necessary to both prepare and review prenuptial agreements. This is especially important in instances where one or both partners have significant assets, wish to protect assets for prior children, or anticipate a future sizable inheritance. These agreements may also encompass the decisions made in estate planning, to provide some predictability in the event of a death of either spouse.

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Cohabitation Agreements
Domestic partners or couples who live together without being married may want a formal agreement to avoid later misunderstandings or disputes about their financial obligations to each other, the treatment of jointly acquired assets and similar issues. These agreements are equally important when there are same sex unions or civil unions involved. Our attorneys at McGuane and Hogan, LLP, have prepared and/or reviewed cohabitation agreements for a number of affluent citizens of the state, as well as people of more modest means who simply want to provide some predictability for themselves, their partners and their financial futures.

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Marital Agreements
Even if no prenuptial agreement was prepared prior to the marriage, parties sometimes want to formalize agreements as to assets, liabilities and the like during an on-going marriage. Our skilled attorneys of McGuane and Hogan, LLP, have prepared and/or reviewed marital agreements for a number of affluent citizens of the state, as well as people of more modest means who simply want to provide some predictability for themselves, their spouses and their financial futures.

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Paternity
Paternity cases can involve issues ranging from DNA testing to determination of child support and parenting time. Our firm’s attorneys are experienced and knowledgeable with respect to each step in a paternity proceeding.

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Legal Name Changes
A party may seek a name change incident to a divorce, or in a separate proceeding. At times parents may also seek to change a child’s name. Our dedicated attorneys at McGuane and Hogan, LLP, have experience in all aspects of these types of proceedings.

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Custodial Parent Relocation
Oftentimes after a divorce, the custodial parent wishes to relocate outside of Colorado, taking their child or children with them. Before this happens, there will need to be an analysis of the situation and court approval is often required. Our lawyers at McGuane and Hogan, LLP, have experience both in requesting relocation as well as in representing the non-custodial parent in opposing such a move.

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Property/Asset Distribution
In both divorce and legal separation actions, the parties’ property/assets are divided between them. Our well-respected attorneys at McGuane and Hogan, LLP, are experienced in both high and more modest asset cases. Our attorneys additionally have experience in more complicated property division issues including tracing of separate property, valuing businesses and professional practices, trust assets, stock options, valuation or division of retirement assets and the tax ramifications of various distribution options.

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Marital Debt Allocation
In both divorce and legal separation actions, the parties’ debt will be divided between the parties. Our lawyers at McGuane and Hogan, LLP, are experienced in dealing with such issues.

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Spousal Maintenance- Alimony
Maintenance or spousal support was traditionally referred to as “alimony.” Awards of spousal maintenance may be made in divorce or legal separation proceedings, and may be the subject of later modification or enforcement proceedings.

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Legal Separation
There are many issues relative to a legal separation, including spousal maintenance, child support, property/debt division, and child custody. A legal separation sometimes provides options with respect to continued health insurance coverage not available after divorce. Our dedicated attorneys at McGuane and Hogan, LLP, are experienced in all aspects of a legal separation case, including converting a legal separation to a divorce.

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Annulment - Declaration of Invalidity
If a recognized legal impediment to the creation of a valid marriage existed, the relationship may be terminated via a declaration of invalidity, more commonly referred to as an annulment. Depending on the nature of the case, financial and child related issues may also be involved. Our attorneys at McGuane and Hogan, LLP, are experienced in all aspects of such cases.

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Allocation of Parental Responsibilities
Traditionally referred to as “custody,” allocation of parental responsibilities includes a determination as to who makes major decisions relating to the minor child (ren) of the parties. It also includes a determination of how much time the child(ren) spend with each parent. These determinations may be made in a divorce, legal separation, paternity or third party (including grandparent) custody proceeding.

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Grandparent and Third Party Visitation
McGuane and Hogan, LLP, represents grandparents and third parties in custody and visitation matters. Our attorneys are also experienced in representing parents in proceedings where a grandparent or third party seeks such rights.

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Collaborative Law
Collaborative family law is a relatively new form of dispute resolution. In a collaborative case, the spouses, specially trained lawyers and neutral experts work together exclusively toward settlement. The participants all agree at the outset that they will not pursue litigation. Our lawyers at McGuane and Hogan, LLP, are specially trained in collaborative family law.

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Post-Decree Modification Proceedings
Many orders incident to a divorce, legal separation or paternity proceeding are subject to later modification. Our lawyers at McGuane and Hogan, LLP, are experienced in all aspects of proceedings for modification of spousal maintenance, child support, custody, visitation, parenting time and parental responsibilities.

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Family Law Appeals
If a family law matter seems to have been decided incorrectly in the trial court, an appeal to the Colorado Court of Appeals or the Colorado Supreme Court may be an option. Our lawyers at McGuane and Hogan, LLP, are experienced in all aspects of family law appeals.

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If you are seeking legal representation for matters concerning family law in Denver and the surrounding areas, look to an experienced law firm with a proven ability. Contact us at McGuane and Hogan, LLP, with offices in Denver and Aspen, Colorado today to schedule a confidential consultation. We look forward to helping you.
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