Family law issues can feel overwhelming, especially when they involve divorce, child custody, or other major life changes. At Colorado Legal Group, our team brings more than 100 years of combined experience to every case. We provide strong support in both mediation and courtroom proceedings. Unlike lawyers who rush through files, our Denver Family Lawyers take time to understand your situation and deliver caring, thorough, and individualized legal guidance.
Navigating Family Law Issues
What Does Family Law Include?
Legal Solutions for Colorado Families
An experienced Denver Family Lawyer is a valuable resource for families facing the difficult issues that many people encounter at some point in their lives. Working with our team helps you understand Colorado’s family laws, protect your rights, and move forward with stronger relationships and a more secure future.
We offer a full range of family law services, including:
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We offer a full range of family law services, including:
Child Custody
Protecting Your Parental Rights
In Colorado, child custody is called parental responsibility. It includes two parts: decision-making responsibility and parenting time. A Denver Family Lawyer helps you understand each part and builds a plan that meets your child’s best interests.
Parental responsibility includes:
• Decision-making responsibility, which determines who makes major choices about education, healthcare, and other important matters
• Parenting time, which outlines where the children live during the week, weekends, holidays, and breaks
Courts start by looking at the best interests of the child. Our team works to secure fair arrangements and, when possible, supports shared decision-making. If conflicts arise, we are prepared to advocate aggressively for your family in court. We also help parents modify existing child custody orders when circumstances change.
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Parental responsibility includes:
• Decision-making responsibility, which determines who makes major choices about education, healthcare, and other important matters
• Parenting time, which outlines where the children live during the week, weekends, holidays, and breaks
Courts start by looking at the best interests of the child. Our team works to secure fair arrangements and, when possible, supports shared decision-making. If conflicts arise, we are prepared to advocate aggressively for your family in court. We also help parents modify existing child custody orders when circumstances change.
Child Support
Ensuring Your Children’s Needs Are Met
During a separation or divorce, parents must determine how they will financially support their children. Child support can be agreed upon privately or decided by the court. A Denver Family Lawyer ensures the agreement is legally binding and reflects the child’s needs.
Child support is based on factors such as:
• Both parents’ incomes
• Expenses paid for the benefit of the children, including medical or insurance costs
• The number of overnights each parent has
Colorado uses a court-approved calculator to estimate child support amounts. The court always prioritizes the child’s best interests when approving or determining support obligations.
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Child support is based on factors such as:
• Both parents’ incomes
• Expenses paid for the benefit of the children, including medical or insurance costs
• The number of overnights each parent has
Colorado uses a court-approved calculator to estimate child support amounts. The court always prioritizes the child’s best interests when approving or determining support obligations.
Domestic Violence and Criminal Defense Support
Family law issues can become even more complicated when domestic violence or protection orders are involved. Our partnership with Colorado Defense Group allows clients to receive strong support in both the family law and criminal aspects of these cases. Whether you need protection as a victim or are responding to allegations, our team guides you through the process and works to protect your rights at every stage. In addition to family law matters, our attorneys also assist clients facing DUI, misdemeanor, and felony charges throughout Colorado.
Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements help couples protect their assets, clarify financial expectations, and plan for the future. These agreements outline how property, support, debts, and benefits will be handled if the marriage ends. Prenuptial agreements are created before marriage, and postnuptial agreements are created after, even when the couple has no plans to separate. Because these contracts carry significant legal consequences, it is important to work with a Denver Family Lawyer who can ensure they meet Colorado’s requirements and remain legally enforceable.
Paternity Cases
Paternity cases establish a child’s legal parent and play a major role in determining custody, child support, and parental rights. Some cases involve simple acknowledgment, while others require court involvement or genetic testing. Even when parents agree, a formal paternity case is often necessary to create enforceable custody and support orders. A Denver Family Lawyer helps parents navigate this process, understand their rights, and reach outcomes that protect the child’s well-being.
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If you are facing a family law issue and need clear direction, our team is here to help you take the next step with confidence. Speaking with an experienced Denver Family Lawyer can make a meaningful difference in the outcome of your case, whether you are dealing with custody, support, property division, or another complex legal matter. Contact us today to get personalized guidance and a legal strategy designed around your goals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How Is Child Support Calculated in Colorado?
Child support is based on both parents’ incomes, the number of overnights each parent has, and certain child-related expenses. Colorado uses a court-approved child support calculator to determine guideline amounts. The court will always choose a final amount that supports the child’s needs.
Can I Modify a Child Support or Custody Order?
Yes, child support or custody orders can be modified when there is a significant and ongoing change in circumstances, such as income changes or a shift in a child’s needs. The court must find that the modification is in the child’s best interests. A Denver Family Lawyer can help you request, negotiate, or contest these changes.
How Do Courts Decide Property Division?
Colorado follows equitable distribution, which means property is divided fairly but not always equally. Courts look at factors such as the length of the marriage, each spouse’s financial situation, contributions to the marriage, and future needs. A Denver Family Lawyer can help you understand what is considered marital property and build a strategy to protect your assets.
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The Ultimate Guide to Child Custody
Child custody is often the most emotional and complex part of a separation. The Ultimate Guide to Child Custody is here to help you understand your options, know your rights, and make informed choices that put your child’s well-being first. No matter where you are in the process, this guide offers clarity and support when you need it most.
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Choosing the right divorce attorney can make all the difference during one of the most difficult times in your life. This eBook guides you through what to look for in legal representation, the questions to ask, and how the right attorney can help protect your future—giving you clarity and confidence from the very start.
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