WHY WOULD YOU WANT LIMITED REPRESENTATION?

Last week, we discussed what limited scope representation/unbundled services are and what you can expect from limited representation. This week we are outlining why you may want to consider limited representation and how to determine if that is the best choice for you.Every case is different, so if you are considering limited scope representation give us a call! We offer free thirty-minute consultations with one of our award-winning attorneys. During that consult we can give you a better idea if limited representation is right for you.

WHAT IS LIMITED REPRESENTATION?

There are two types of representation available to you in your divorce or custody case: limited or full. Limited representation (also called “unbundled services”) is retaining a lawyer on a consultation-only basis. You hire an attorney in much the same way you would for a full representation case, but you represent yourself rather than have an attorney on your behalf.

When you hire a firm on a limited representation basis, you are hiring an attorney to consult with. This attorney will not be speaking to the opposing party or opposing counsel on your behalf, attending hearings, or filing pleadings. If you have a mediation or a hearing, unless you make other arrangements, you will be on your own rather than have your limited representation attorney with you. 

“I read that a parenting plan can only be changed every two years.” This is a common statement or question that people who contact us will ask. In reality, this is a large misconception and misunderstanding of Colorado law. This blog post will explain when and how often a parenting plan can be modified in Colorado.

Your divorce or custody case has begun. You attended your Initial Status Conference, and now you have had a custody expert appointed. A custody expert can be either a CFI (Child and Family Investigator) or a PRE (Parental Responsibilities Evaluator). For an introductory conversation on a CFI vs. a PRE, check out this article. After the initial deposit is paid, the next step is likely a large packet of paperwork the CFI or PRE wants you to fill out. Then you will schedule your initial interview.

You have a parenting plan from the Court, but now you want to move out of the state. Perhaps your co-parent is the one wanting to move. Read our blog written by award winning attorneys to see how a relocation after final orders will be decided by the Court