Douglas County Divorce Lawyer

Divorce Attorney in Parker, CO

Divorce Representation in the Denver Metro Area

Divorce is an emotionally challenging time. The dissolution of a marriage is not just a legal proceeding but an often life-altering event that can be fraught with confusion, stress, and uncertainty. At Fuller & Ahern, P.C., we understand the emotional toll that it can take and the importance of having informed, professional, and compassionate legal assistance during this challenging time.

We will meet with you, analyze your unique situation, and provide you with the legal support you need based on your circumstances. You may want to take swift, bold action, which our Douglas County divorce lawyer can provide. On the other hand, you may need someone who can guide you slowly and methodically through the process. We can do that, too.

Our family law firm, based out of Parker and serving residents throughout Douglas County, provides individualized attention to each client. Your needs are unique, and you deserve personalized and meticulous attention in a process as crucial to your future as a divorce.

How Divorce May Affect Your Relationship With Your Children

After a divorce, several factors can affect your relationship with your children. You may assume new responsibilities you never had or find yourself in an unusual, secondary role. You might have to work to defend yourself against your former spouse’s claims. You may have to help your child adjust to a new home.

Even when spouses part amicably, a divorce in Colorado can still lead to a lot of stress and heartache. When children are involved, it can add an extra layer of worry.

Divorce Can Make One Parent Primary

During the separation process, couples may decide how they plan to split up parenting roles. In some cases, the mother or the father ends up having more time with the children due to how custody (“parenting time”) is split. While this unequal splitting of time does not always have negative effects, it can affect each parent’s relationship with the children.

For example, if a father gets to see his children only on the weekends, he is expected to maintain attachment with small slivers of his kids’ time. Eventually, the children may start to feel distant and uncomfortable when they must spend time with their father, or they may view him as the fun-time parent. On the other hand, the mother in this situation is expected to go through the morning, bedtime, dinner and homework routines all by herself. She has to shoulder most of the responsibilities of raising the children, which can lead to her feeling worn down and overwhelmed.