Family Law, Estate Planning & Probate in Colorado Springs
Practical legal guidance for divorce, custody, estate planning, and probate— delivered with clarity, compassion, and experience.
Family Law, Estate Planning & Probate in Colorado Springs
Practical legal guidance for divorce, custody, estate planning, and probate— delivered with clarity, compassion, and experience.
10% discount for:
- Military
- Veterans
- First Responders
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Why Choose Traditional Family Law?
Professionalism
We are committed to providing honest and practical advice to our clients, even when it means challenging their positions. We often observe other attorneys simply accepting their clients’ viewpoints without question, which frequently leads to unfavorable outcomes and unnecessary legal expenses.
Compasion
Divorce and custody battles often impact people as profoundly as a heart attack or a severe car accident. Cllyde is deeply committed to helping his clients rebuild their lives. Our clients are not just numbers; they are individuals deserving of personalized care and attention.
Experience
Clyde has over a decade of legal experience. While he does not actively seek courtroom confrontations, he is fully prepared to handle them if necessary.
Affordable
We accept lower retainers than many of our competitors and charge reasonable rates. While many attorneys with Clyde’s experience charge well over $300 per hour, we aim to remain accessible to clients who need our help. Additionally, we offer a 10% discount to military personnel, veterans and first responders.
Who we help
Individuals, couples, and families in Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region—whether you’re considering divorce, adjusting a parenting plan, getting your first will in place, or settling a loved one’s estate. We regularly assist:
Married or unmarried parents working out custody/parenting time and child support.
Military and veteran families balancing service schedules with family needs (10% discount for military, veterans, and first responders).
Blended families, grandparents, and caregivers who need practical, protective arrangements.
Personal representatives/executors who want stepbystep probate guidance.
What we do
Divorce & Family Law
Uncontested and contested divorces, parenting plans, child support, spousal maintenance, property/debt division, modifications, enforcement, protection orders, relocation, and military divorce considerations.
Estate Planning
Wills, revocable trusts, financial and medical powers of attorney, advance health care directives, beneficiary/titling reviews, specialneeds and minorchild planning, and trust funding.
Probate
Informal and formal probate, smallestate options where eligible, creditor claims, asset transfer (including real estate and retirement accounts), accountings, and final distribution.
Local insight
Guidance aligned with El Paso County procedures and Colorado timelines—clear explanations of filing steps, required disclosures, mediation expectations, and court preferences so you know what will actually happen and when.
How to start
- RAny court papers (case numbers, prior orders, protection orders).
- RRecent financials (pay stubs, tax returns, bank/retirement statements).
- RFor probate: death certificate (if available), the will, and a simple list of assets/debts. We’ll review what you have and outline the most efficient path forward.
How We Work
Listen & assess
We start by understanding your goals, concerns, and timelines. You share what’s going on; we review any documents you bring and flag immediate issues (deadlines, safety, asset preservation).
Plan
Next, we put options on the table in plain English—what each path involves, expected timelines, and likely costs. You leave the meeting with a short written NextSteps list, so you know exactly what comes next.
Document & file
We prepare accurate, complete filings and supporting documents. You’ll receive drafts to review, and we handle submissions and scheduling. Throughout, you get status updates so there are no surprises.
Resolve
We aim to resolve matters efficiently: negotiation and mediation, when possible and firm litigation, when necessary. If a hearing is required, we organize the evidence, prepare you for testimony, and advocate for your position.
Followthrough
After orders are entered or documents are signed, we help with the details: implementing parenting plans, updating titles and beneficiaries, trust funding, closing probate, or seeking modifications if circumstances change.
Our Services
Divorce & Family Law
Parenting plans, child support, property division, and modifications—plus the issues that often come with them:
Divorce: Contested/uncontested, disclosures, settlement, and trial preparation.
Children: Parenting time and decisionmaking, relocations, holiday schedules, and school/medical coordination.
Support: Child support guideline analysis, deviations, and spousal maintenance (need/ability to pay).
Property: Homes, businesses, debts, and retirement division (including QDRO coordination).
Postdecree: Modifications, enforcement/contempt, and protection orders.
Militaryaware: USFSPA considerations, pension division, and deployment scheduling.
Estate Planning
Parenting plans, child support, property division, and modifications—plus the issues that often come with them:
Core plan: Will, financial POA, medical POA, and advance directive.
Trusts: Revocable living trusts for privacy and smoother administration;
specialneeds and minorchild trusts.
Beneficiaries & titles: Align accounts and property with your plan to avoid unnecessary court processes.
Review & updates: We revisit documents as life changes: marriage, children, relocation, or new assets.
Probate
Informal/formal probate and smallestate options with clear checklists and timelines:
Open the estate: Appointment of the personal representative and letters.
Administer: Notices, inventory/valuation, creditor claims, sales/transfers (including real estate).
Account & distribute: Interim/final accounting and distribution per will or state law.
Close: Final filings and discharge; guidance for tax and beneficiary followthrough.
Protection Orders
Protection Orders: Protect individuals from threats, harassment, abuse, or stalking by restricting contact or proximity.
Temporary Order: Granted quickly based on testimony and remains active until the court hearing.
Court Hearing: Both parties present their cases, and a judge may issue a permanent order.
Who It Applies To: Family members, domestic partners, and even people with no prior relationship.
Possible Restrictions: No contact, removal from shared residence, and firearm surrender in certain cases.
Clyde took the time to answer my questions and explain what to expect in court, which made the whole experience much less stressful. His professionalism and respect for everyone involved really stood out to me. I’m very grateful for his help and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a dedicated and trustworthy lawyer.
When other attorneys wouldn’t even consider stepping in, Clyde took my call and accepted a major challenge in an urgent situation. From the moment Clyde stepped in, he demonstrated not only deep expertise in family law but also extraordinary composure, clarity, and compassion during an incredibly high-stakes, stressful time.
Clyde reviewed months of filings in a very compressed amount of time, understood the nuances of my case, and crafted a focused, strategic plan to protect my interests and finalize my divorce *one day* after I hired him - after *months* of my prior firm stalling and failing to adequately provide representation. His communication was clear, timely, and direct yet reassuring. He handled opposing counsel (and my prior law firm) with firm but calm precision and professionalism that restored my confidence.
In contrast to my prior experience, Clyde’s approach was transparent, ethical, and highly effective. He listened, advised wisely, and advocated firmly without unnecessary conflict.
If you’re looking for an attorney who is truly honest, sharp, candid, detailed, steady under pressure, and genuinely committed to his clients, I wholeheartedly recommend Clyde Zamir and Traditional Family Law.
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FAQs
How long does a Colorado divorce take?
The minimum is 91 days from filing/joint filing or service/waiver; complex issues can extend timelines.
Do you offer a military discount?
Yes, 10% for military, veterans, and first responders.
What should I bring to a probate consult?
A death certificate (if available), the will, a list of assets/debts, and contact info for heirs/creditors. (General guidance.)
What documents are in a basic estate plan?
Commonly a will, powers of attorney (financial/medical), advance directive, and, when appropriate, a revocable trust.
What counts as a “small estate” in Colorado?
For year of death 2025, smallestate affidavit use is permitted when probate assets are ≤ $86,000 and no real estate is involved. (Update yearly.)