Denver Family Law Attorney

When a business or professional license is at stake in your divorce, accurate valuation matters. At Law Office of Stephan E. Uslan, you’ll work directly with me. I have experience helping divorcing couples divide their multimillion-dollar marital assets. I protect your interests while guiding you through contested terms, valuation questions, and complex asset distribution.

Complex Financial Issues

Complex financial questions can involve:

• Pension plans and retirement funds
• Business valuations
• Employment valuations

I address these issues when dividing the marital estate. Colorado follows equitable distribution, which means marital assets and debts are divided fairly but not necessarily equally.

Colorado Child Support Calculations

Colorado calculates child support under the Income Shares Model, using both parents’ adjusted gross incomes and the statutory Schedule of Basic Child Support Obligations. The guideline amount is a starting point. A court can deviate when applying it would be inequitable, unjust, or inappropriate and the court makes supporting findings.

Work-related net child care costs and extraordinary medical expenses are added to the basic support obligation. Those expenses are divided between the parents in proportion to their adjusted gross incomes.

Spousal Maintenance in Colorado

Colorado courts may award spousal maintenance when one spouse needs financial support and the other can pay. The court considers:

• Each spouse’s financial resources
• The marital lifestyle
• The distribution of marital property
• The length of the marriage
• The parties’ age and health

Maintenance decisions are made without regard to marital misconduct.

Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements

I handle Prenuptial Agreements and Postnuptial Agreements for clients who want to define financial rights and responsibilities. In Colorado, a premarital or marital agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties to be enforceable.

Consent must be voluntary and free from duress. Each party must have access to independent legal representation and receive adequate financial disclosure, including a reasonably accurate description and good-faith estimate of property, liabilities, and income.

Child Custody, Handled Right

Custody matters can be difficult during a divorce and afterward if circumstances change. My strength is finding an approach that accounts for the needs of you and your children.

Guidance Through Evaluations

If a family and child investigator or parental responsibility evaluator is needed, I’ll help you choose the right person for the job. I’ll also explain the report and use the information to work toward a resolution.

I use my knowledge to ease your stress and worry over how your children will fare after your divorce. I will explore the options best suited to your circumstances and identify an approach that addresses your children’s needs. 

Call me at (303) 900-5346 or use the contact form to request an appointment with a family attorney in Denver, CO.