Centennial Family Law Attorneys
Dedicated Centennial Family Law Attorneys
When someone is involved in a family law dispute, a lot is on the line. Divorce matters can affect nearly every aspect of your life. Child custody, visitation, or child support issues affect the most important part of your life: your kids. Property division, alimony, or financial disputes can affect your livelihood and, potentially, your future stability. Whatever you need in a Centennial family attorney, the full array of services Plog & Stein, P.C., provides has you covered.
Decades of experience with families in the Centennial community has made our team the right choice for clients needing assistance with any family law matters. We specialize in these intimate issues and have dedicated ourselves to restoring harmony in our clients’ lives. You do not have to face these challenging times alone. Our team is ready to get involved in your case, even on short notice or for emergency hearings. The first step is setting a consultation session to obtain a comprehensive assessment of your case.
Because of his diligence I was awarded custody of my children.
-Jennifer
Speak with the Centennial family law attorneys at Plog & Stein today:
(303) 781-0322
Our Family Law Services Cover All Your Needs
Divorcing spouses and parents who are breaking up all have access to Colorado family courts. We can effectively guide everyone through the family law process. If you need help with the following, give our Centennial family law attorneys a call.
Child Custody
When the parents of a child don’t live under the same roof, they may need legal help to establish their parenting rights and responsibilities. In a child custody case, also called an allocation of parental responsibilities case, the court makes decisions regarding the following:
- How much parenting time each parent will have,
- Who will have physical custody of the child, and
- Who will have decision-making rights.
The court makes these decisions based on what’s in the best interests of the child, which takes into account:
- The child’s adjustment to their home, community, and school;
- Each parent’s health;
- The wishes of the parents;
- Any history of domestic abuse involving any of the parties;
- The child’s health;
- Each parent’s ability to care for the child and foster a relationship between the child and the other parent (if appropriate);
- The child’s wishes; and
- The child’s relationship with each parent, other family members, and other significant figures in their life.
These issues can be difficult to discuss, and proving your custody rights could require detailed paperwork and expert opinions. Our Centennial family law lawyers can fulfill your needs by asserting your custody rights.
Child Support
When a court determines each parent’s right to custody and parenting time, it also decides their obligations regarding child support. Family law judges look at the following to determine who will pay child support and how much they will pay:
- Each parent’s income,
- The child’s financial needs, and
- Each parent’s custody rights.
Typically, a parent’s child support obligation lasts until the turns 19 or otherwise emancipates. However, a support order can last after the child’s 19th birthday if the parents agree to extended support or the child has special needs in adulthood.
Divorce
In a divorce case, you will need to either negotiate or litigate a final resolution before you receive a decree. The issues you may need to resolve are as follows:
- Division of marital property between you and your spouse,
- Child custody,
- Child support, and
- Spousal support (also called alimony).
As we noted, child support and custody cases can require a complex analysis of each parent’s resources and abilities and each child’s needs. And just like child custody and support issues, the division of a marital estate and determinations regarding spousal support can be complicated, especially if a couple has significant or complex assets.
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Division of Marital Property
When a couple divorces, the court determines what property is separate and what property is marital. Typically, the court sets aside, to each spouse, their separate property and divides the marital property between them. Generally speaking, your separate property is what you owned before marrying and what you inherited while married, and your marital property is what you acquired during the marriage.
Distinguishing these types of property can be difficult if you and your spouse have several assets or have commingled your assets. We have the experience and access to financial professionals to properly categorize all assets in your divorce and ensure you receive a proper share of the marital property.
Spousal Maintenance
If you want spousal maintenance, you must request it from the court. The pivotal factor will be the spouses’ incomes, though the court can look at other statutory factors. Our knowledgeable attorneys can help protect your rights regarding spousal maintenance, regardless of which side of the case you may be on.
Modification of Family Court Orders
Rarely are family law cases one-and-done matters. As your children grow and your financial needs change, you can ask the court to modify your orders. At Plog & Stein, P.C., our goal is to be there for our clients, meeting their family law needs even after their initial divorce or child custody case is done.
A Centennial Family Law Firm Fighting for You
At Plog & Stein, P.C., we have a philosophy built on the foundation of three core values: Honesty, strategy, and logic.
Staying True to Our Clients and Our Values
Over 70 years of combined experience has taught our Centennial family attorneys what the best and most effective strategies are in family law litigation, and we utilize them in every single, unique case. We deal with clients honestly, meaning that we communicate openly and clearly and keep you informed of the most realistic outcomes of your case. Strategy and logic are the important parts of our formula for big-picture thinking so that when we sit down with you at the start of your case, we go through every detail with you, what your long-term objectives are, and what it will take to get us there. Then, we are there with you throughout your case, protecting your interests from start to finish.
As Centennial family lawyers, we familiarize ourselves with the courts and judges we deal with. This applies to Arapahoe County (Centennial). We are proud to offer our clients competitive retainers and hourly rates. We also offer legal strategies tailored to your specific needs. In addition to full-blown court representation, we also offer unbundled legal services. This can consist of drafting and document review, advice sessions, and other assistance for Centennial families that need a little help but aren’t necessarily looking to fully retain an attorney.
Family law cases can go on for many years. We maintain strong and lasting relationships with our clients so that we can be there for you well after your initial divorce, custody, visitation, or child support case is settled. If a modification issue arises or if you need advice in another family law matter, we are dedicated to advocating for you regarding all issues.
Centennial Family Law Attorneys
Proceeding with Family Law Case in Centennial
The City of Centennial, CO is located in Arapahoe County and falls within the 18th Judicial District of Colorado. Most family law cases are handled at the District Court level. The Centennial court location for Arapahoe County is the Arapahoe County Justice Center at 7325 S. Potomac St.
If you are considering your options and need to speak with a Centennial family attorney, please call us at 303-781-0322 or contact us online to speak with a knowledgeable member of our team.
Our DTC office is conveniently located in Greenwood Village, near Fiddler’s Green.
Cases We Represent in Centennial
