Business Details
Experienced Family Law Attorneys in Longmont, Colorado
At Ellison Law, we provide personalized and prompt legal representation for individuals navigating divorce, child custody, and family law matters in Colorado. Our husband-and-wife legal team combines extensive experience in complex cases involving high-value assets, spousal maintenance, and parental rights with a commitment to minimizing conflict. We prioritize direct communication with clients, maintain manageable caseloads to ensure focused representation, and actively engage in the legal community through leadership roles and ongoing education.Our practice philosophy emphasizes low-conflict resolutions while preparing thoroughly for contested proceedings when necessary. We serve clients across Boulder, Weld, and Larimer Counties with a dedication to achieving favorable outcomes through negotiation, mediation, or litigation.
Services
Divorce Representation
Child Custody
Spousal Maintenance
Marital Agreements
Parental Rights
Child Support
Uncontested Divorce
Legal Separation
Prenuptial Agreements
Postnuptial Agreements
Highlights and features
- Personalized service from a husband-and-wife legal team with direct attorney communication
- Manageable caseloads ensuring focused attention on each client's unique needs
- Leadership roles in Boulder County Bar Association and Boulder Interdisciplinary Committee
- Experience handling complex assets including real estate, trusts, and retirement plans
- Specialized knowledge of Colorado family law with emphasis on low-conflict resolutions
What people say
Extremely professional
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Amazing attorney
Compassionate guidance
Won our case
Services
Divorce Representation
We provide comprehensive divorce representation focusing on equitable property division, spousal maintenance, and child custody matters. Our attorneys handle both contested and uncontested divorces with a commitment to minimizing conflict while protecting client interests. We guide clients through Colorado's 91-day statutory waiting period and all required court proceedings.
Child Custody
Our firm specializes in establishing parenting time schedules and decision-making responsibilities that prioritize children's best interests. We help clients navigate Colorado's factors for custody determinations while preparing for potential mediation or court proceedings when agreements cannot be reached.
Marital Agreements
We draft and review prenuptial and postnuptial agreements that define property rights and spousal support expectations. Our flat-fee service includes full disclosure requirements and ensures compliance with Colorado's specific legal standards for enforceable marital contracts.
Spousal Maintenance
We advise on spousal maintenance eligibility and calculations based on Colorado's statutory factors. Our representation includes negotiating agreements or litigating contested maintenance issues while considering clients' financial needs and earning capacities.
Child Support
Our attorneys handle child support determinations using Colorado's mandated formulas. We ensure accurate calculations consider both parents' incomes, overnights, and additional expenses while advocating for fair outcomes that meet children's needs.
People
Will Ellison
Attorney
Will Ellison represents clients in Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming with extensive experience in estate, divorce, and child custody cases. He focuses on personalized legal strategies while maintaining active roles in legal community organizations.
Emily Ellison
Attorney
Emily Ellison specializes in protecting individual rights during family law proceedings. With judicial clerkship experience, she provides strategic advocacy for clients while serving in leadership roles within Colorado's legal community.
Questions
How long does a divorce take in Colorado?
Minimum 91 days statutory waiting period. Most cases take 6-9 months, with complex cases potentially taking a year or longer.
What factors determine child custody in Colorado?
Courts consider the child's best interests, including parental wishes, child's preferences (if mature), relationship quality, and practical considerations like proximity.
How is child support calculated in Colorado?
Based on both parents' incomes, number of overnights with each parent, childcare costs, and health insurance expenses using state-mandated formulas.
Can we create a prenuptial agreement after marriage?
Yes, Colorado allows postnuptial agreements with similar legal requirements as prenuptial agreements.
Do you handle uncontested divorces?
Yes, we specialize in low-conflict divorces with streamlined processes while maintaining full legal protections.
What happens if we can't agree on parenting time?
The court will make decisions based on the child's best interests, potentially involving Child and Family Investigators for recommendations.
