Hello, I'm David L. Goranson. I've been practicing law in Colorado for over 30 years. 25 of those years have been in the same location in Lakewood, Colorado. That gives my clients a wealth of experience and a local touch that can help you and your family get through whatever tough legal decisions you may be facing.

If I select your case, I'll handle it. You will have the advantage of working with me directly. You won't be dealing with other attorneys or paralegals as part of the process.

I specialize in family law, adoption, divorce and alternatives to divorce. Some of my other specialties are listed below. For news and updates on a number of these topics, click here.

New client dealing with a divorce or separation? Click here for some common questions.

• Colorado law, new developments, and considerations

• Divorce and Alternatives - click here for some frequently asked questions (FAQ's)about Divorce in Colorado

• Mediation Services

• Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements

• Denver Collection Agency services

• Family Law

• Custody

• Property

• Child Support and Alimony

• Adoption

• Personal Injury

• Wills and Living Wills

• Powers of Attorney

• Post-decree Issues

• Modification of Custody

For a free initial consultation, you may either call us at (303) 232-0766, or fill out our on-line initial consultation form.  Initial consultations are held strictly confidential, free of charge and are submitted via a secure server.

TO OUR CURRENT AND FUTURE CLIENTS:  WELCOME!

It is our job to ease and assist you through the difficulties in which you presently find yourself.

The following is a general outline of procedures common to most divorce (dissolution) or separation cases:

1.  Initial papers filed, financial papers completed and another meeting held with attorney within 10-15 days after case started.  Initial papers are usually Summons-Petition and Motion for Temporary Orders or Support.

2.  If temporary orders or support date is scheduled it is usually 4 to 6 weeks after case filed because as the Courts are crowded it takes time to get on the Court's docket.

3.  At the first meeting with the attorney after the case is started we will come up with a reasonable proposal to make to your spouse and / or his / her attorney.  If we can keep the matter out of Court and settle the issues through negotiation then it will be a NON-CONTESTED MATTER and over within 3 to 4 months.  If the other side is not reasonable or fair to you then it will be a CONTESTED CASE which must be decided by the Judge and will take 6 to 8 months to complete, depending on which County we are in.

More common divorce questions can be found here.