After a marriage ends in divorce or separation, the husband and wife may be on very different financial footing. To remedy this, states have implemented alimony or spousal support, in which one spouse makes payments to the other either during the separation or even after the divorce is finalized. The amount of the alimony or spousal support payments in Arapahoe County, Colorado usually depend on the income and ability of the paying spouse to contribute, and the needs of the payee spouse. It may be altered or modified when circumstances change significantly. Laws vary widely in different jurisdictions, so a local divorce or family law attorney focused on alimony or spousal support cases in Arapahoe County, Colorado can give you legal advice based on your particular circumstances.
The Metropolitan Lawyer Referral Service - The MRLS is sponsored by several local bar associations including the Arapahoe County Bar Association and the City of Aurora Bar Association. Since 1972, the MLRS has helped individuals and businesses during their search for an attorney in Littleton, Centennial, or Greenwood Village, Colorado. This non-profit and community based service screens local attorneys for their experience and good standing with the Colorado State Bar. The advantage of using a lawyer referral service includes the ability to talk with a trained staff person, pay a $75 consultation fee and receive an impartial referral to a local attorney with experience for that type of case.