Leslie Garske, CDFA™
Garske Mediation & Divorce Financial Analysis
Leslie Garske
4 West Dry Creek Road
Littleton, CO 80120
(720) 336-9979
leslie@garskemediation.com
Website
Clarity. Integrity. Grace. Leslie has assisted dozens of couples untangle their assets with the least amount of conflict, contention and cost. As a mother of four and the first in her friend group to go through a divorce as a young mother, she understands the ups and downs that divorcing families navigate every day. Her financial background not only will shed light on what to do with the house but will also prepare you with a forward-looking budget so you can afford your new life. If you are close to retirement, she can assess what you need from a settlement scenario in order to live comfortably. Being a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, Leslie is equipped to do the number crunching for you so you can make informed decisions.
Leslie Garske has built an abundant practice out of serving people, men and women, who are facing divorce. From education and awareness to long-range planning for secure financial futures, Leslie has led many clients through the anxiety and complexity of divorce. She has been married to her husband, Craig, since 1994, and has four children, Erin, Garrett, Jackson and Leah. She enjoys watching her flower garden bloom in the summer, taking a run, vacationing in Cabo, and planning fun events for her family and friends and drinking good wine, does boxed wine count?
Lauren Hulse
Attorney
Lauren Hulse
Hulse Law Firm
Website
720-480-2247
lauren@hulselawfirm.com
Lauren Hulse has been practicing primarily in family law for the past 9+ years. In 2017 and 2018, she was selected as a Rising Star with Super Lawyers for her work in the practice of family law, which includes divorce and custody cases.
Lauren began her career in a fellowship position, directly assisting family law judges in Arapahoe and Douglas County. She obtained invaluable experience watching cases unfold from the perspective of the Judge, and still regularly uses this experience to guide her clients in preparation of hearings and reaching settlements. After working as a fellow, she worked at two bigger family law firms in the Colorado Springs and Denver area. In the fall of 2015, Lauren opened her own firm, the Hulse Law Firm, PC.
In the past nine years, Lauren has represented over 450+ clients in family law matters, including divorce cases with complex asset division issues, high conflict parenting issues, modifications of child support, contempt cases, restraining orders, appellate cases with family law issues, dependency and neglect cases and adoptions. Her firm offers representation in all these areas of law, can provide mediation, and also provides “unbundled” services. Unbundled services are a way to provide a client with a limited scope of representation, including review or drafting documents, advice through the process, or coaching before a hearing. Lauren prides herself on tailoring her services to meet the needs of each family, all while zealously protecting your children and your financial well-being.
Katherine Fontenot
Attorney
Hulse Law Firm
Website
720-480-2247
Katherine Fontenot grew up in Lafayette, Louisiana and is thrilled to call Colorado home. Katherine began her legal career as a judicial clerk for the Honorable J. Sterling Snowdy at the 40th Judicial District Court in Edgard, Louisiana. After her tenure at the courthouse, Katherine worked at a complex commercial litigation firm in Denver before following her passion to practice family law and joining Hulse Law Firm.
Chris R. Basler
Attorney
Basler Family Law, PLLC
8100 E. Maplewood Avenue, Suite 230
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
(720) 577-5277
chris@baslerfamilylaw.com
Website
Tiffany Hughes
Mortgage Lender
Athena Mortgage Group
Website
303-577-7214
Tiffany@Athenamtggroup.com
Tiffany Hughes has been in the mortgage industry for more than 20 years and in the last 5 years, has focused, heavily, on clients going through or contemplating divorce. She acquired her "Certified Divorce Lending Professional" designation because she feels she can make the most impact by helping her clients get settled into a new life without regret or major financial headaches.
Tiffany has a wealth of knowledge and experience that stands out in the industry as well as compassion and patience for the most difficult situations. As a member of the Board of Directors for the Colorado Association of Mortgage Brokers for 4 years, she earned the "Broker of the Year" and "President's Award" for her dedication and commitment to her clients and the industry as a whole.
In her free time, Tiffany enjoys running, downhill skiing, working out and cooking dinner at home with her family.
Paige Michaelis
Broker Associate
Fathom Realty Colorado LLC
(727) 599-1365
paigemichalisrealtor@gmail.com
Paige is a resource and a guide through the entire real estate process. She has been working with buyers, sellers and investors for over 6 years in various real estate capacities. She prides herself in going above and beyond for her clients; thinking outside of the box and offering excellent communication, support and real estate expertise.
Paige has been divorced once before and she knows what overwhelm and anxiety around “what to do with the home” looks and feels like. She is here to support divorcing spouses with information and resources they need to make informed financial decisions for a secure long-term future.
Damon L. Chavez
Realtor, CNE, C-CREC, CREDS
ReMax Professionals Colorado House Finders Real Estate Team
(303) 748-8009
dchavez@coloradohousefinders.com
Damon L. Chavez is a Real Estate professional with 20-years of experience in the Denver Market. Damon specializes in divorce as a Certified Real Estate Divorce Specialist, helping families sell and purchase homes during one of the most trying times in their lives.
After working with many couples and individuals, he understands the strain divorce has on a family and alleviates the stress of selling their home when it is most needed. Damon is a Certified Residential Appraiser, a Consumer-Certified Real Estate Consultant, a Certified Negotiation Expert and a Level I & II Trained Collaborative Divorce Professional, enabling him to become a leader in his field. Damon is often retained by other Realtors as a pricing consultant for complex Real Estate transactions requiring his level of expertise.
Kelly Sparks
Life and Relationship Coach
Root Wellness Center
(720) 737-6514
Earthmomma06@gmail.com
Kelly has dedicated her career to helping people navigate transitions and create practical positive results. Having gone through her own divorce with two children 6 years ago and guided many clients through the process, she knows how difficult it is, as well as how good life can be on the other side. You are leading your family through this time and beyond, either by design or by default. Having personal support is vital and you deserve it. It will help you manage the big decisions and practicalities as well as create the foundation for your family and other relationships moving forward.
Kelly has worked with individuals and couples for 8 years, is a certified Strategic Intervention Life Coach, and an Energy Leadership Master Practitioner through the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching. She sees clients in person in the Denver area, by phone and online, as well as through her signature “Be Cherished and Adored” dating program for women. She also runs a local chapter of WomanSpeak, a women’s public speaking circle where she helps women “Speak Your Truth, Change the World”.
Littleton (2nd Saturday)
St Phillips Lutheran Church
7531 S. Kendall Blvd
Room MC2
Littleton, CO 80128
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Lakewood (3rd Saturday)
Linked Center
651 Garrison Street, Suite #130
Lakewood, CO 80215
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