Fort Collins, Colorado, Divorce Lawyers

Our family law attorneys, Michael D. Liggett and Sarah E. Liggett, take a proactive, problem solving approach to helping you through a difficult time. Contact us if you are facing or considering divorce or post-decree issues and would like to discuss your options with a strong, compassionate lawyer.

A Critical, Very Personal Decision: Choosing the Right Divorce Attorney

Whether your divorce is likely to be reasonably amicable and straightforward or complex and potentially contentious, our family law attorneys can help. We believe there are three critical qualities to consider when selecting a divorce lawyer:

• Competence, including the ability to clearly explain your options and likely outcomes, evaluate complex financial assets and advocate aggressively for you in court if negotiation cannot produce an acceptable settlement for you;
• Credibility with all decision-makers who may become involved in your case, such as judges, magistrates, opposing counsel and accountants; and
• Comfort with the attorney you select, enabling you to share every relevant aspect of your situation and to accept advice that is grounded on experience and knowledge of the law.

Beginning with our initial consultation and continuing through every phase of your case, we will work closely together. We want to help you make conscious, deliberate decisions and work for favorable outcomes that will enable you to move on with your life.

Advocating for You on Parental Responsibilities, Parenting Time and Support

We place very high priority on your objectives for preserving future family relationships. If you have children, it is vital to recognize that the courts strive to make decisions based on those children's best interests. Within that framework, we can help you fulfill your personal and financial objectives in areas such as child custody, visitation, child support, and spousal support or maintenance.

In addition to advocating for all types of people facing divorce, from public servants and craftspeople to successful CEOs, we also capably handle:

• Legal matters involving common law marriage and other relationships involving mutual interests and assets
• Post decree actions, including modifications of child support, parental responsibilities and parenting time, and spousal support
• A full range of juvenile law matters

Adoption — Paternity — Issues for Unmarried Parents — Modifications

• You need help with adoption of a child, including navigating complex processes like completing background checks.
• You need to resolve important issues involving children born outside of marriage — such as paternity, child support, visitation/parenting time, and decision-making rights.
• You need help to modify existing court orders related to child support, parental responsibility, or parenting time.

At Liggett, Smith & Johnson, P.C., we apply years of experience with divorce cases to help you achieve the outcomes most important to you. Contact us today to talk through your situation with a capable attorney who can help.