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We are thrilled to announce that Kaela Zihlman will be joining our firm as a Shareholder. Kaela's passion for family law and helping clients makes her a valuable asset to our team and to the future of our firm. Please join us in congratulating Kaela!

Kaela Zihlman Becomes Shareholder of Wells Family Law - Wells Family Law Wells Family Law | PC is honored and excited to announce that Kaela Zihlman has joined the firm as a shareholder. Kaela’s practice includes complicated parenting and financial issues, premarital, marital and cohabitation agreements. Welcome, Kaela!

Finn Bifrost shares his experiences as a K-9 Assistant at Wells Family Law:

The Secret Life of an Office Dog - Wells Family Law Some people might just think, oh a dog at a law firm, that’s adorable! And yes, it is adorable and I’m adorable but I’m a working boy and when I’m at work, I

Divorcing a Narcissist: Practical Steps for Survival - Wells Family Law Take The High Road: When a narcissist gaslights you, take the high road. Although it might be tempting to engage in pettiness or manipulation, responding with

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Five Things To Consider Before You Decide To Keep The Marital Home In the vast majority of the cases we see involving children, at least one party wants to keep the marital home. After all, the family home

As we head into the holidays, some thoughts about reward points in divorce:
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The Ups and Downs of Dividing Airline and Hotel Points in a Divorce - Wells Family Law I get it. Your spouse is a workaholic who has travelled for work throughout your marriage while you stayed home to raise the kids. It can be galling.

Some thoughts on saving money as you navigate your divorce:

6 Tips To Avoid An Expensive Divorce - Wells Family Law I get it, divorce is expensive. The higher the conflict, the higher the fees. So, with this in mind, here are some tips to keep costs as low

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Four Things to Consider if You're a "Disneyland Parent." - Wells Family Law A Disneyland parent is the parent who does not have primary custody of the children after a divorce and who, in the limited time they have

The women of Wells Family Law are honored to be among the outstanding women recognized by ColoradoBiz Magazine this summer in the "Women to Watch" section.
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Wells Family Law Attorneys Recognized as “Women to Watch” by ColoradoBiz Magazine - Wells Family Law The attorneys at Wells Family Law are honored to be among the successful and influential women recognized by ColoradoBiz Magazine as Women to Watch this

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The Real Estate Divorce - What You Need to Know - Wells Family Law

Wells Family Law Announces New Shareholder: Chelsea Augelli

Chelsea Augelli Becomes Shareholder of Wells Family Law - Wells Family Law We are so pleased to announce that Chelsea Augelli will become a shareholder of Wells Family Law, PC, effective April 1, 2023. Chelsea will serve as the

On this International Women's Day, I'm excited to announce that the women of Wells Family Law have been recognized on the 2023 Colorado Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.

Wells Family Law Congratulates 2023 Super Lawyers Selectees - Wells Family Law We are pleased to announce that Kristi Anderson Wells, of Wells Family Law, PC, has been selected to the 2023 Colorado Super Lawyers list. This is an

Wells Family Law has been named to the ColoradoBiz Magazine Colorado Top 200 Private Companies list for the first time!

Wells Family Law, PC Named to CoBiz Top 200 Private Companies List - Wells Family Law Wells Family Law was featured on ColoradoBiz Magazine’s December, 2022, issue as one of Colorado’s Top 200 Private Companies. It is the firm’s first time

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Wells Family Law | PC Selected by Best Lawyers for the The Best Law Firms in America List 2023 - Wells Family Law Wells Family Law is honored to be selected as one of the Best Law Firms in America for 2023 by Best Lawyers. Best Lawyers has also recognized all three of

I'm so proud to announce that Chelsea Augelli and Nicola Winter have been selected to the 2023 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch list. With all three attorneys now honored by The Best Lawyers in America, Wells Family Law has a team to be reckoned with!
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"A Primer on Executive Compensation in a Colorado Divorce—Part 2" Published in the Colorado Lawyer - Wells Family Law Part 2 of "A Primer on Executive Compensation in a Colorado Divorce," focusing on limitations and tax issues to be aware of when dividing executive

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WFL Attorneys Co-Author "A Primer on Executive Compensation in a Colorado Divorce—Part 1" - Wells Family Law Kristi Anderson Wells and Nicola A. Winter of Wells Family Law, as well as Joanne Morando, a former WFL associate, co-authored Part 1 of "A Primer on

Introducing 2022 Rising Star, Chelsea Augelli!

Two years ago today we opened the doors at Wells Family Law. It was card tables and construction for the first few weeks, but it all came together, just in time for the pandemic shutdown. I've been so lucky to be able to work with this amazing team!

We are excited to announce that Kristi Anderson Wells has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America for her work in Family Law.
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Kristi Anderson Wells Selected to Best Lawyers in America for 2022 - Wells Family Law - Divorce and Family Law in the Denver area Wells Family Law is pleased to announce that Kristi Anderson Wells, President and Managing Shareholder of Wells Family Law, P.C., has been selected as a

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What is a Child and Family Investigator and Why Do I Need One? - Wells Family Law - Divorce and Family Law in the Denver area A Child and Family Investigator (“CFI”) is a court-appointed expert that investigates and makes recommendations to the court regarding how to allocate

Extraordinary children's expenses getting you down?

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Why So Extra about Extra-Ordinary Expenses? - Wells Family Law - Divorce and Family Law in the Denver area Unlike food, shelter, clothing, and transportation, extra-ordinary child-related expenses are not “ordinary” as they fall beyond a child’s basic needs.

How COVID-19 has changed divorces:
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In Sickness or in Health: Changes in Colorado Divorces as a Result of COVID-19 - Wells Family Law - Divorce and Family Law in the Denver area The COVID-19 pandemic has upended almost every aspect of American life, including state and federal legal systems. In Colorado state courts, there is a

What do you do if you are in the middle of a divorce and you are subject to conflicting protection orders?

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Better Safe Than Sorry: How to Comply with Conflicting Protection Orders - Wells Family Law - Divorce and Family Law in the Denver area In Colorado, there is no legal limit on the number of protection orders that can be in place to restrain or protect a person at one time.  Protection

Prenups, Marital Agreements and Co-habitation Agreements.

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Prenups: Happily Ever Before - Wells Family Law - Divorce and Family Law in the Denver area The word “prenup” brings to mind teams of high-powered attorneys negotiating late into the night right before a lavish wedding. Horror stories of tearful

Tips on choosing the right attorney for your divorce:
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Tips to Choose the Right Attorney for You - Wells Family Law - Divorce and Family Law in the Denver area Tips to Choose an Attorney for your unique circumstances. Use a specialist, compare experience, evaluate reputation, and get comfortable.

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Joanne Morando talks about pets and divorce:

Pet Peeves: Everything Divorcing Pet Owners Need to Know - Wells Family Law - Divorce and Family Law in the Denver area In Colorado, there are no pet-specific custody laws.  If divorcing couples can’t agree on pet ownership, the judge is required to treat pets as

Wells Family Law congratulates Zac Roeling on his appointment to the Board of Metro Volunteer Lawyers ("MVL"). MVL’s mission is “to bridge the gap in access to justice by coordinating the provision of pro bono legal services by volunteer lawyers within the Denver Metro Area to people who could not otherwise afford legal services for their civil legal issues.”

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Attorney Zachary (Zac) Roeling selected to serve as a Board Member for Metro Volunteer Lawyers - Wells Family Law - Divorce and Family Law in the Denver area Wells Family Law is pleased to announce that Zachary (Zac) Roeling has been selected as a representative from the Denver Bar Association (DBA) to serve as

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My Corona: Can My Divorce Move Forward During the COVID-19 Shutdown? - Wells Family Law - Divorce and Family Law in the Denver area As we enter the second month of the COVID-19 shutdown, a number of people have reached out to me to find out what their options are for moving forward with a divorce or legal separation.

April is traditionally tax time. With the automatic extension for individual returns this year, it's the time you should probably start thinking about your taxes. Here are some thoughts about what changes divorce can bring in preparing your personal tax returns:

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Divorce and Taxes - Wells Family Law - Divorce and Family Law in the Denver area Nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.  Another certainty is the fact that when you get divorced you will have to think

The Gray Divorce is a real thing. Some thoughts here:

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Divorce After 60 - Wells Family Law - Divorce and Family Law in the Denver area As the baby boom population ages, there has been an increase in what is being called “Gray Divorce.” What does that mean exactly?   It is when