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Denver Collaborative Divorce Attorneys
Conventional divorce with the specter of litigation and lengthy court time can create significant unease in couples who wish to divorce in a respectful, dignified way. Collaborative law divorce (or no-court divorce) can be a viable alternative to traditional divorce proceedings. Each situation is unique and the approach to divorce must, then, uniquely fit your needs, but collaborative divorce may be an avenue worth exploring if you:
Want to maintain control of the divorce process and avoid litigation.
Wish to minimize impacts on your children.
Believe you and your spouse can maintain a tone of respect, despite inevitable disagreements.
Every divorce is different, but in specific situations, collaborative divorce can help transitioning couples move beyond today’s frustrations and pain to find common ground and mutually beneficial solutions for the future.
However, there are limitations to collaborative law divorce. Decisions made in the process are binding, and parties relinquish their right to litigate if agreements cannot be reached, which means this approach is not for everyone. Your collaborative law divorce lawyer can provide an evaluation of your case and recommend optimal strategies to meet your needs, protect your rights, and, if children are involved, lessen the divorce impact on them.
Another Way to Do Divorce
Another non-traditional approach to divorce is a hybrid of collaborative law and mediation, referred to as Early Neutral Assessment. It has a variety of benefits associated with the Collaborative Law process, but decisions made in ENAs are not binding and couples reserve the right to move to a traditional divorce process if agreements cannot be met.
To see if a collaborative divorce or ENA might be right for your particular situation, call us today for a consultation.
Divorce Matters® is a Denver Colorado divorce attorney law firm. We provide information and services including the divorce process through the courts, division of marital property, assets as well as debts and parental rights regarding biological and adopted children.
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Douglas A. Thomas
Founding Partner
As founder of Divorce Matters®, my team of attorneys works with families in Colorado to help them achieve optimal outcomes in the highly emotional, individual, and sensitive area of family law, particularly divorce, child custody, and child support.
Professional and Community Associations
• Colorado Bar Association
• Arapahoe County Bar Association
• Colorado Defense Lawyers Association
• Defense Research Institute ”“ Member
Public & Speaking Engagements
Mr. Thomas has been a frequent speaker at the Colorado Defense Lawyers Association and numerous Continuing Legal Education seminars.
Bar Admissions
• Colorado
• U.S. District Court, Colorado
Education
• J.D., University of Denver, 1993
• B.A., New Mexico Highlands University, magna cum laude, 1989
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Emily F. Ahnell
Partner and Managing Attorney
I began my practice after noticing a need for unbundled legal services. In addition to family law, I also defend employers and insurance carriers before administrative agencies and in civil litigation matters in Court.
I began my family law practice after noticing a need in the community for unbundled legal services. In addition to family law, I also defend employers and insurance carriers before administrative agencies and in civil litigation matters in Federal and State Courts.
Professional and Community Associations
• Colorado Bar Association
• Denver Bar Association
• Colorado Defense Lawyers Association
• Habitat for Humanity, Volunteer
Public & Speaking Engagements
Denver University Law Review, Staff Editor 2001-2002, General Editor 2002-2003
Bar Admissions
• Colorado
• U.S. District Court, Colorado
Education
• J.D., University of Denver, 2003
•B.A., University of Alabama, 1998 (Member of the Women’s Soccer Team)
