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Fort Collins Family Law Experts
As a dedicated family law practice, we combine legal expertise with compassionate representation to guide clients through complex legal challenges. Our team approach ensures clients receive comprehensive support, whether navigating divorce proceedings, custody arrangements, or modifying existing agreements. With extensive experience in Colorado family law, we prioritize client goals while maintaining courtroom readiness for contested cases. Our attorneys possess deep knowledge of interstate custody matters and high-asset divorce complexities, having represented clients in both negotiated settlements and litigation. We maintain strong community ties through volunteer work and professional memberships, including the Rocky Mountain Victims Law Center and Colorado State Bar Family Law Section. Our practice philosophy centers on transparent communication, ethical advocacy, and tailored solutions that address each family's unique circumstances.We maintain office hours for both scheduled consultations and emergency legal needs, understanding that family law matters often require immediate attention. Our team stays current with evolving legal standards, particularly in areas like spousal maintenance calculations and parenting plan modifications. Clients benefit from our practical approach that balances emotional sensitivity with legal strategy, aiming to achieve sustainable solutions. Our staff includes attorneys licensed in both Colorado and New Mexico, enabling cross-state legal representation when necessary. This experience base allows us to provide accurate assessments of case complexities and realistic expectations throughout the legal process.
Services
Divorce
Child Custody
Alimony
Mediation
Modifications
Highlights and features
- We specialize in Colorado family law with cross-state expertise
- Our team approach combines multiple perspectives
- Experienced with high-conflict and high-asset cases
- Active community involvement through legal outreach
- Licensed in Colorado and New Mexico for regional coverage
What people say
Experienced attorneys
Compassionate representation
Effective advocacy
Services
Divorce
Our firm guides clients through divorce proceedings with strategic counsel and courtroom representation. We handle contested and uncontested divorces, focusing on equitable property division, custody arrangements, and spousal support. Our attorneys explain complex legal processes while protecting clients' financial interests and parental rights.
Child Custody
We advocate for clients' parental rights in custody matters, developing comprehensive parenting plans that prioritize children's best interests. Our attorneys address physical custody, decision-making authority, and modification needs while preparing clients for potential court evaluations or mediation processes.
Alimony
Our team assists with alimony determinations, modifications, and enforcement actions. We analyze financial factors affecting maintenance awards and help clients understand tax implications. Our approach balances legal requirements with clients' practical financial needs during post-divorce transitions.
Mediation
We prepare clients for mandatory mediation sessions and serve as mediators for family law disputes. Our process focuses on collaborative problem-solving while maintaining clients' legal positions. We guide clients through post-mediation agreement implementation.
Modifications
We assist with modifying existing court orders related to parenting time, child support, and spousal maintenance. Our practice handles both agreed modifications and contested hearings, ensuring legal requirements are met for enforceable changes.
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Brooke Alexander
Partner
Brooke Alexander specializes in family law with experience in adoption, child custody, and high-conflict divorces. Licensed in Colorado and New Mexico, she represents victims of domestic violence through pro bono work. Her background includes clinical legal education and practical courtroom experience prior to founding this firm.
Questions
What's the difference between divorce and legal separation in Colorado?
Divorce terminates marriage while legal separation maintains marital status with court-ordered financial arrangements. Separation allows maintaining health insurance benefits while living separately.
When can alimony be modified in Colorado?
Alimony modifications require changed circumstances like employment changes or relocation. Courts consider income shifts, living arrangements, and financial needs when evaluating modification requests.
What factors do Colorado courts consider for child custody?
Courts evaluate child age, parent-child relationships, communication ability between parents, school locations, and activities when determining parenting plans and decision-making authority.
How are child support payments calculated?
Support calculations consider both parents' incomes, parenting time percentages, and children's specific needs using Colorado's statutory guidelines to determine appropriate payment amounts.
Can we modify custody arrangements after divorce?
Yes, custody modifications occur when situations change. Parents can mutually agree on changes or seek court intervention for disputed modifications involving parenting time or decision-making responsibilities.
What happens during family law mediation?
Mediation involves collaborative negotiations to resolve disputes. Attorneys prepare clients for sessions and advocate for favorable outcomes while explaining potential court consequences if agreements aren't reached.
