Brett W. Martin, P.C.

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Initial Office Consultation Fees: The Firm provides an initial office consultation with a licensed attorney at a flat fee of $100 for up to one hour and at the rate of $200 per hour thereafter during the consultation. Time spent with the attorney beyond the initial consultation is charged at the attorney's regular hourly rate. In Family Law matters, if, at the time of the initial consultation, the client retains the firm to handle the case (Full Representation), the initial one hour $100 consultation fee is waived. Flat Fees: Flat fee engagements are available in some cases and should be discussed with the attorney. Flat fee cases are typically paid in advance. Contingency Cases: The Firm does accept cases on a contingency fee basis in limited circumstances. Domestic relations and criminal defense cases cannot be undertaken on a contingency basis. Extended Consultation, Limited Representation and Retainer Agreements: The client and the attorney sign a Retainer Agreement - a written engagement contract - at the time the Firm accepts or agrees to provide ongoing consultation, limited representation or full representation in the case.

Allocation of Parental Responsibility Evaluators (formerly custody evaluators) are mental health professionals appointed by the court at the specific request of one or both of the parents. The professional typically holds a masters or doctorate decree in psychology and has training and experience in parenting and custody matters. The evaluator conducts a thorough investigation, which may include psychological testing, interview of the parents, children and other involved persons (known as "collaterals") and files a comprehensive report and Parenting Plan recommendations with the court. The evaluator may testify as an expert witness at the hearing. The information provided above is general in nature, is not intended as legal advice for your particular situation and should not be relied upon without first consulting with legal counsel. Martin Law Firm's attorneys provide legal representation in divorce and custody matters in the Denver, Colorado, metropolitan area and will tailor services to your particular needs and unique circumstances.

Brett W. Martin, Esq., founded the law firm in 1996 to provide legal services for fathers in child custody disputes within the Denver Metro area. Brett, having been through divorce, advocates for quality, professional and persistent representation of a father's interests and concerns. Martin Law Firm fights for the right of children to have their father in their life.

When you and your child's mother are raising your family together, you share the responsibilities. Perhaps not equally, as you both are different, but each of you contribute and divide the care-taking responsibilities. When you and your child's mother separate, then you must stand up and learn how to provide for all of your child's needs independently. This is not always easy. Father's typically want to continue sharing the child raising responsibilities with the mother; Mother's frequently take the position that the child is theirs and that they know best. There is tension between the parents on who should be the leader, who should be the "boss". Sometimes this turns into a nasty, ugly, fight — a struggle for power, for control over the child. You are the Father. You cannot simply leave and walk away: your child is a part of you. Your child loves and needs you. You are important.

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