Family law issues are not only legally complicated but also evoke strong emotions for the people involved. The stakes are even higher when the break up involves a business, a well-known personal brand, or a substantial marital estate. You need a Family Lawyer in Denver who understands Colorado law and has the sensitivity required in these issues.
Hogan Omidi, PC, regularly represents clients in Denver and throughout the state who have such concerns. Partner Kathleen Hogan wrote the Colorado Family Law Practice Series, which is referenced throughout the state by attorneys, judges, and professionals involved in family law issues. We bring that collective acumen to problem-solving and advocating for you.
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Our attorneys in Denver, CO can capably address a variety of family law matters:
Divorce
Our Denver divorce lawyers handle all facets of divorce, with an emphasis on high-asset divorce and complex property division. From business and real estate valuations to deferred compensation and marital debt, we help clients forge settlements and move forward.
Spousal support
We can help you determine whether spousal maintenance (alimony) is a factor in your divorce and how much is reasonable.
Child custody
Our Denver child custody lawyers can represent you in custody determinations and negotiate a parenting plan, including advice and advocacy if one parent wants to relocate away from the area.
Mediation
Mediation is a structured negotiation process that allows divorcing or separating parties to resolve disputes outside of court. This method is often faster and more cost-effective than litigation, helping families reach mutually beneficial agreements. According to Colorado Family Law and Practice (Thomson Reuters), mediation is a structured process that helps divorcing or separating parties reach agreements efficiently, often making it a preferable alternative to litigation.
Colorado courts frequently require mediation before trial, recognizing its effectiveness in reducing conflict. While the spouses are typically each represented by their own lawyers, the process also involves a neutral third-party mediator who facilitates discussions, helping both parties understand each other’s concerns and work toward equitable solutions. Unlike courtroom litigation, mediation allows for creative problem-solving, providing families more flexibility in resolving disputes.
Thorough preparation enhances the effectiveness of mediation. Since mediation can be used to resolve a wide range of family law matters, including prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, legal separation, and both dissolution and post-dissolution cases, it is essential to outline key concerns in advance. Our lawyers often prepare a confidential settlement statement to be submitted to the mediator in advance of the session. That statement identifies critical issues, establishes primary goals, and highlights areas for negotiation, ensuring more efficient use of the time with the mediator.
Post-Decree
Legal issues can arise even after a divorce is finalized, requiring modifications to existing court orders. As explained in Colorado Family Law and Practice (Thomson Reuters), legal issues can still arise after a divorce is finalized, making it necessary to modify court orders due to changes in circumstances such as income, relocation, or parenting responsibilities. Changes in income, relocation, or evolving parental responsibilities may necessitate updates to child support, custody arrangements, or spousal maintenance.
Colorado law allows modifications of custody or parenting time orders, when there is a significant change in circumstances. Courts carefully review modification requests, considering the child’s best interests. At times modification of maintenance or child support may also be allowable. However, the division of property is not subject to later modification . Assets or debts acquired after the divorce are not subject to division.
Whether seeking adjustments due to financial hardships, employment changes, or a parent’s relocation, our family attorneys in Denver team provides aggressive representation to protect your rights and ensure compliance with updated legal agreements.
Property Division
Colorado is an equitable distribution state, meaning marital property is divided fairly but not necessarily equally. Courts evaluate various factors to determine a just division, including each spouse’s financial and non-financial contributions, the length of the marriage, and their individual economic circumstances. This approach ensures a fair distribution of assets rather than a straightforward 50/50 split.
Judges consider elements like whether one spouse contributed as a homemaker, the value of property assigned to each party, and the financial outlook of both individuals post-divorce. Additionally, any increase or decrease in the value of separate property during the marriage, or whether separate assets were used for marital purposes, can impact the final division.
Pre and postnuptial agreements
Whether you are getting married or considering formalizing your financial plans during a marriage, it is prudent to get help from a prenuptial agreement lawyer in Denver establish how property and assets would be divided at the time of a future death or divorce.
Same-sex family law
We handle same-sex divorces and custody disputes, and we help couples dissolve civil unions.
Cohabitation agreements
We help unmarried partners decide how to divide certain expenses and which assets should be kept separate.
At Hogan Omidi, our experienced attorneys bring expertise and precision to high-asset divorces and complex property disputes. We take a strategic, client-focused approach to safeguarding your financial future through skillful negotiation or assertive litigation. We aim to secure a resolution that protects what matters most to you while setting the foundation for long-term stability and success.
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What Our Clients Are Saying About Us
Jason M
5 stars 
As an attorney myself, but with no family law background, I wanted an attorney who not only knew this area of law inside and out, but also was responsive to my many questions and was truly invested in protecting my interests. A colleague highly recommended Halleh and I was extremely pleased throughout her entire representation. She and her team are true professionals, exceptionally knowledgeable, and always timely in responding to questions.
Vows and Peaks Sean Oblizalo
5 stars Going through a divorce is hands-down one of the hardest things I’ve ever done—but working with Sahar made it feel just a little less like my world was falling apart. I interviewed over 10 lawyers in the area, and every single one felt like I was signing up for a used car, not a legal team. But with Sahar and her team? Total game-changer.
From the start, she was compassionate, responsive, and wildly organized. She didn’t just answer emails fast—she anticipated what I’d need before I even knew I needed it. Sahar saw the emotional weight of everything and never once made me feel like just another case file. She made me feel heard, respected, and like I actually had some control in a situation that often felt like chaos.
And the attention to detail? Legendary. She caught things in my case that I would’ve totally missed—and those things made a real difference in the outcome. I went into this knowing divorce would be expensive, but I walked away knowing I got the best possible deal because of her.
Even though I know she’s busy, I never felt like a cog in the machine. And shoutout to Natalie—total rockstar. Both of them were not only killer at their jobs, but also low-key filled the role of part-time therapist (for free!).
If you’re going through a tough divorce and want a team of badass women who will fight for you while also treating you like a human being—go with Hogan Omidi. I honestly couldn’t have asked for anyone better to walk through this with
Cathy Smith
5 stars Katie Ahles was co- counsel on my divorce along side Halleh Omidi . She is creative, smart and very good with numbers. Katie processed information quickly and found creative solutions to my problems. She was also able to help me understand the spreadsheets, numbers and information that came with the separation. Katie and Halleh were a winning team.
Katie is still helping me with post decree issues. She remains efficient and goal oriented. She does not engage in the lengthy narratives and theatrics from opposing counsel but seeks factual legal resolution. I highly recommend Katie.
Alex Vaughan
5 stars Navigating the family court system as an LGBTQ family in our country is complicated and nuanced. Hollie Hinton’s compassion and directness helped us get through many situations. Highly recommend Hollie Hinton especially for cases involving trans/noncis individuals.
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Exploring Alternatives To Litigation in Denver, Colorado
Our attorneys are capable trial lawyers when divorce or custody litigation is warranted. But your situation may be amenable to alternative dispute resolution (third-party mediation or arbitration) or the collaborative law process. There are many advantages to these alternatives when both parties are committed to reaching a fair resolution. We have lawyers trained in collaborative family law, as well as lawyers who represent clients in mediation and arbitration.
How Alternative Dispute Resolution Can Benefit Your Denver Family Law Case
While traditional litigation in court may be the first thing that comes to mind, there is another option that may be more beneficial for you and your family: alternative dispute resolution (ADR). ADR includes mediation and arbitration and is often faster, cheaper, and less stressful than going to court. Here are some of the benefits of using ADR to resolve your family law case.
You Retain Control
In court, you are at the mercy of a judge who will make decisions about your case that you may not agree with. When you use ADR, particularly mediation, you and the other party have more control over the outcome of your case. You can negotiate an agreement that works for both of you. Even if you don’t get everything you want, you will be the one to decide what concessions you are willing to make, rather than having a judge impose a decision on you.
Privacy in the Process
Court proceedings are generally open to the public, which means that anyone can observe the proceedings. This can be particularly difficult if one or both of the parties are high-profile figures or if you have children together and want to protect their privacy. With ADR, however, mediation or arbitration sessions are not open to the public and many of the communications are confidential and cannot be used outside of the proceedings.
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A More Efficient Timeline
As a result of crowded court dockets litigation can take months or even years to resolve, in part due to the wait time for court dates. By contrast, ADR can often be done in a matter of weeks in very simple cases and months rather than years in more complex matters. This is because you are working together with the other party to reach an agreement rather than waiting for a trial date.
It’s Less Expensive
Because ADR is faster than litigation, it also tends to be less expensive. You will save on attorney’s fees as well as costs associated with going to trial, such as court filing fees and expert witness fees.
Collaborative Family Law in Denver
If you are considering the dissolution of your marriage, you may have also heard about collaborative law and wonder if it is the right process for your situation.
In this process, both spouses and their attorneys sign an agreement stating that they will work together to reach a settlement. This means that they will not go to court. Instead, they will work together to solve problems and reach an agreement that works for both parties.
The collaborative law process requires complete transparency by both parties. Each party must be honest and forthcoming with information related to all aspects of the dissolution, including but not limited to financial information. This is so both parties have all the information necessary to make informed decisions about resolving the issues in their case. This process sounds appealing but is not right for every case. This approach requires a high degree of trust and honest dealings on both sides, which is not justified in every situation.
The collaborative law process typically takes significantly less time than traditional dissolution proceedings. This is because everyone involved – including the attorneys and any other professionals who may be assisting with the case – is focused on helping the parties reach an agreement rather than going through a lengthy trial process. As a result, most cases can be resolved within a few months rather than taking years to resolve as they could if they were litigated in court.
Why Hire Hogan Omidi?
When it comes to family law, experience and expertise matter. Here’s why we are the right choice for your case:
- We wrote the standard reference books on Colorado Family Law, which are used by judges and lawyers across the state. With this level of authority and insight, we know the law inside and out.
- We believe every case is unique. We take the time to craft a winning strategy customized to your specific needs and goals.
- Our firm has been recognized as a top performer in family law by multiple peer-reviewed organizations, reflecting our dedication to excellence and results.
When you require reliable, results-oriented legal representation, our firm is committed to advocating for your best interests.
Our Family Lawyers in Denver Can Help With Legal Separation
Some people choose to file for legal separation instead of divorce. If you are considering a legal separation, here are some things you should know. A common misperception is that the process is faster or easier than a divorce. That is not true. Another misperception is that a legal separation is some kind of temporary or interim arrangement. That is also not true.
What is Legal Separation in Denver?
In Colorado, legal separation occurs when you are married but living apart from your spouse and there are court orders defining the terms of the arrangement. Just living apart does not create a Legal Separation. The legal separation process requires exactly the same financial disclosures as a divorce and results in exactly the same full and final divisions of marital assets and liabilities and determinations of maintenance and child support. When there are children, it also results in permanent orders regarding decision-making responsibility and parenting time. Separating couples will need to negotiate agreements on issues such as child custody, child support, property division, and spousal support. Once these agreements are reached, they can be filed with the court and enforced like any other court order. If no agreements are reached, the trial process works exactly the same as in a divorce.
If a decree of legal separation is entered either party can convert it to a divorce as long as it has been at least six months since the court entered the orders for the legal separation. That conversion process does not require joint agreement and does not result in any revisions or adjustments of the existing financial or parental responsibility orders.
Why Choose a Denver Legal Separation Attorney?
There are a number of reasons why people might choose to file for legal separation instead of divorce. Some people want to remain married for religious reasons. Others may hope to maintain their health insurance benefits or continue receiving military benefits. Keep in mind that the availability of continued benefits of these types after a legal separation is up to the insurance plan or benefits provider, not the court or the parties.
We Can Help With Modifying Orders in Denver
While child support and alimony may feel set in stone, there are some cases where you can modify the amount you pay (or receive). It’s not always easy, but we can help you navigate the process. It’s important for you to understand the basics so you know what to expect.
Modifying Child Support
There are several instances in Colorado where a child support order can be modified:
One of the most common grounds is a substantial and continuing change in the income of one of the parents. Another is a change in the child’s primary residence or other substantial change in the amount of time the child spends with each parent. A third ground is a change in the number of children being covered by the support order, such as when one of the children reaches the age of majority. Child support orders often but not always, contain requirements for the annual exchange of income information so the parents can determine whether an adjustment is or is not warranted.
We Can Help with Modifying Spousal Maintenance in Denver
Modifications to maintenance are only permitted if there has been a change in circumstances that is both substantial and continuing, to the point where the original maintenance award is unfair.
What Qualifies as a Substantial Change in Circumstances For Maintenance?
In order to modify your maintenance agreement, you must be able to show that there has been a substantial and continuing change in circumstances since the original agreement was reached or an order was entered that makes the original terms unfair. Our Denver spousal support attorneys know that this can be difficult to do, as it requires more than simply showing that your financial situation has changed. It also requires more than a hope that a different Judge might see the situation differently.
The court will consider whether the changes are continuing and whether they warrant a modification of the maintenance agreement. For example, if you temporarily lost your job but have since been or will soon be rehired at the same or a similar salary, it’s unlikely that the court would consider this a continuing and substantial change in circumstances warranting a modification of your maintenance agreement. As well, the fact that it has become harder to make the payments, or that it has become harder to get by on what is being received won’t always meet the required standard.
Meet Our Founding Attorney: Kathleen Ann Hogan
Kathy Hogan is a founding partner at Hogan Omidi, PC and a specialized Denver family law attorney. With over 25 years of legal experience in family law, she focuses her legal practice on complex financial and custody issues at trial and on appeal, as well as prenuptial and marital agreements. As a Denver family law attorney, she regularly handles cases involving such matters as business valuations, private equity ventures, the effect of divorce of family trusts, stock based compensation and other types of assets or interests beyond houses, cars and bank accounts.
“One of the benefits of having an experienced lawyer represent you is to bring a level of objectivity and understand the importance of the conflict.”
Kathleen Ann Hogan
Speak With a Denver Family Lawyer Today
Family law cases in Colorado move quickly, and early legal guidance often shapes the outcome. At Hogan Omidi, P.C., we represent executives, business owners, and professionals navigating complex divorce, parenting time disputes, spousal maintenance, and high-asset property division throughout Denver and Colorado. To schedule a confidential consultation, call 303-691-9600 or contact us online.
Family Law Lawyer Near Me in Denver, CO
Hogan Omidi, P.C. is located at 3773 Cherry Creek N Dr, Suite 950, Denver, CO 80209 (GeoCoordinates: 39.70908462272893, -104.9423156441776). Our Denver family lawyers serve clients throughout Denver and the surrounding Colorado communities. From our Centennial, Aurora, Cherry Creek, Boulder, Castle Pines, Greenwood Village or Aspen office, we serve clients across Colorado with discretion and clarity.
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At Hogan Omidi, PC, we take a deliberate approach that emphasizes civility and practical solutions over conflict and gamesmanship. We help clients think “big picture” and long term to identify what is truly important. Once you view the situation with proper perspective and clear priorities, the process becomes less stressful and more conducive to creative and sensible resolutions.”
Frequently Asked Questions About Denver Family Law
How Long Does a Divorce Take in Denver, Colorado?
A Colorado divorce cannot be finalized until at least 91 days have passed since the other spouse was formally served. That minimum rarely reflects how long a case actually takes to resolve. Uncontested divorces with both parties aligned on terms related to property, parenting time, and maintenance often resolve close to that 91-day minimum, especially when both spouses cooperate early and avoid unnecessary delays in exchanging financial disclosures.
On the other hand, contested divorces involving business valuation, division of complex assets, executive compensation, or unresolved parenting disputes routinely extend to six months or longer. If forensic accounting is involved or additional hearings become necessary, the timeline can substantially expand, especially when one spouse contests valuations or requests additional expert testimony before a hearing. At Hogan Omidi, P.C., our Denver divorce lawyers can help clients through even the most complex cases and set realistic expectations based on their case’s specific factors.
