At Jones Law Firm, PC, our Aurora family law attorneys represent clients across Arapahoe County in divorce, custody disputes, protection orders, and intricate family matters.
Since 2000, our team has handled more than 3,500 cases and brings over 250 years of combined experience to every file.
Family law covers the legal issues that affect your home, children, finances, safety, and future. In Aurora, cases may be heard in Arapahoe County District Court or Adams County District Court, depending on where you live, making local court knowledge and early strategy important.
Jones Law Firm, PC helps clients make informed decisions from the start by identifying goals, building a strong legal strategy, and preparing for negotiation, mediation, or court. Through team-based case strategy, a secure client portal, and clear communication, we help you understand what comes next.
Our Family Law Services in Aurora
Our services include:
- Divorce Representation
- Contested Divorce
- Uncontested Divorce
- Collaborative Divorce
- Child Custody
- Parenting Time & Visitation
- Spousal Maintenance (Alimony)
- Protection Orders
- Contempt & Enforcement
- Prenuptial Agreements
- Property Division
- Legal Separation
- Common Law Marriage
- Mediation
- Civil Unions
- Gray Divorce
- Child Support
- Relocation
- Military Divorce
- Restraining Orders
- High Net Divorce
- Fathers’ Rights
- Mothers’ Rights
- Grandparents’ Rights
- Modifications of Court Orders
- Protection Orders
- Estate Planning
Speak With a Trusted Family Law Attorney
For clear guidance through divorce, custody, and family law matters in Colorado, contact Jones Law Firm. Call 303-799-8155 to schedule your confidential consultation.
Why Choose Jones Law Firm, PC for Family Law in Aurora
Round Table Brain Trust
Every case gets reviewed by the whole team, not just one attorney. You get multiple legal minds strategizing on your behalf.
Aggressive Yet Compassionate Advocacy
We fight hard in the courtroom and at the negotiating table, but we never forget you’re going through one of the hardest chapters of your life.
Communication Guarantee
You will never be left in the dark. Proactive updates, responsive staff, and real answers when you need them.
Secure Client Portal
Access your case documents, messages, and updates anytime through our encrypted client portal.
Domestic Violence Experience
We’ve represented countless clients going through protection orders and DV-related custody matters in Arapahoe County courts.
Recognized Excellence
April Jones is a Super Lawyer (2024-2026), Jimena Mohedas is a Rising Star, and the firm holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell and an A+ from the BBB.
Understanding Protection Orders and Domestic Violence
Protection order cases move fast and the stakes are high. If you were served with a temporary order or you need one to stay safe, what happens in the next few days can shape your housing, your parenting time, your job, and your divorce or custody case for years.
A protection order can force you out of your home, cut off contact with your children, and limit where you can go. For petitioners, the order is a critical safety tool that has to be drafted carefully to hold up in court. For respondents, fighting back without a clear strategy can make things worse.
In Colorado, civil protection orders are handled separately from criminal domestic violence charges, but the two often run on parallel tracks. Anything you say in one case can affect the other. That is why coordinated strategy matters from day one.
Our team prepares clients for the permanent protection order hearing, gathers evidence, lines up witnesses, and walks into court ready to argue. We listen first, then build a plan that protects your safety, your rights, and your relationship with your kids.
What Should I Know Before Filing for Divorce in Aurora, Colorado?
Before filing for divorce in Aurora, it is important to understand how the process may affect your children, finances, home, and long-term plans.
Depending on where you live, your case may be handled in Arapahoe County District Court or Adams County District Court, and local court procedures can influence filing requirements, deadlines, mediation, and temporary orders.
In Colorado, early decisions often shape the rest of the case. Before filing, think through parenting time, decision-making responsibilities, child support, spousal maintenance, property division, debt, and who will stay in the family home while the case is pending.
It is also helpful to gather financial records, including pay stubs, tax returns, bank statements, retirement account information, mortgage documents, credit card statements, and business records if you or your spouse owns a company.
Avoid making informal agreements, moving money, changing beneficiaries, or leaving the home without understanding the legal impact.
About Jones Law Firm, PC
Jones Law Firm, PC opened its doors in August 2000 and has spent the last 25+ years standing beside Colorado families during their hardest moments. Founded in Greenwood Village, the firm has grown into a trusted name across the Denver Metro area while keeping the boutique-level attention that sets it apart from larger practices.
What makes the firm different is the collaborative team approach. Every case gets reviewed by multiple attorneys and staff through the Round Table Brain Trust, so clients benefit from the collective experience of the whole team rather than just one lawyer’s perspective.
The firm focuses exclusively on the matters that affect families most, like divorce, child custody, domestic violence and protection orders, and estate planning. That focus means deep knowledge of Colorado family law, the local courts, and the strategies that actually work for clients who need clarity, stability, and decisive advocacy.
Our Process for Aurora Families
1. Free 45-Minute Consultation
Sit down with a Client Relationship Specialist to discuss your situation, ask questions, and learn your options at no cost.
2. Case Review and Goals Discussion
We dig into the facts, identify what you want to protect, and clarify the outcome you are fighting for.
3. Round Table Brain Trust Strategy Session
Multiple attorneys and staff review your case together, so you get the full firepower of the team instead of one lawyer working in isolation.
4. Document and Evidence Planning
We map out the records, filings, and proof needed to build a strong position before anything hits the courtroom.
5. Negotiation or Courtroom Preparation
Whether the path forward is settlement or trial, we prepare aggressively for both and never get caught flat-footed.
6. Ongoing Updates Through Staff and Client Portal
You stay informed every step through proactive communication and secure 24/7 access to your case documents.
Areas We Serve in Aurora
- Aurora City Center
- Del Mar Parkway
- Expo Park
- Aurora Hills
- Heather Gardens
- Mission Viejo
- Meadow Hills
- Village East
- Saddle Rock
- Southlands
- Tallyn’s Reach
- Seven Hills
- Tollgate Crossing
- Anschutz Medical Campus/Fitzsimons area
- Buckley Space Force Base area
Frequently Asked Questions About Family Law
If my spouse files for divorce first in Colorado, does that give them a legal advantage over me as the respondent?
Filing first does not give your spouse a legal upper hand in Colorado. Colorado is a no-fault divorce state, meaning the court does not care who filed or why the marriage ended when dividing property or determining parenting time. As the respondent, you have the same rights to request orders, present evidence, and shape the outcome.
How does Colorado actually decide custody when both parents want primary parenting time and both seem fit?
Colorado courts use the best interests of the child standard under C.R.S. 14-10-124. Judges weigh factors like each parent’s relationship with the child, ability to encourage contact with the other parent, mental and physical health, and the child’s adjustment to home and school.
Can I get a temporary protection order lifted or modified if I believe it was filed against me unfairly or in retaliation?
Yes, you have the right to contest a temporary protection order at the permanent hearing, which is usually scheduled within 14 days of issuance. At that hearing, the petitioner must prove by a preponderance of the evidence that protection is necessary. You can present witnesses, texts, emails, and other evidence showing the allegations are exaggerated or false.
What happens to the house, retirement accounts, and debt if my name is the only one on them?
Colorado is an equitable distribution state, which means marital property gets divided fairly, not necessarily 50/50. Assets and debts acquired during the marriage are generally considered marital, even if only one spouse’s name is on the title or account.
How long does a contested divorce typically take in the Denver metro area, and what drags it out the longest?
A contested divorce in Denver, Arapahoe, or Jefferson County usually runs 8 to 14 months from filing to final orders. The biggest delays come from disputes over parenting time, business valuations, hidden assets, and crowded court calendars. Required steps like the initial status conference, mandatory disclosures, and parenting classes also add time.
As a father, what can I realistically do to fight for equal or majority parenting time in Colorado?
Fathers in Colorado have the same legal footing as mothers, but presentation and preparation matter enormously. Document your involvement in school, medical appointments, daily routines, and extracurriculars. Avoid conflict in texts and emails because everything becomes evidence. Stay consistent with current parenting time even if it feels unfair.
Do I have to pay spousal maintenance forever, and how is the amount calculated in Colorado?
No, permanent maintenance is rare in Colorado. Courts follow the statutory formula in C.R.S. 14-10-114, which considers the length of the marriage and the income of both spouses. For marriages under three years, maintenance is often denied entirely. For longer marriages, the duration is typically a percentage of the marriage length, not lifetime support.
If we already signed a separation agreement, can I still challenge it later if I feel pressured into signing?
You can challenge a separation agreement, but the bar is high. Courts can set aside agreements that were signed under duress, fraud, or without full financial disclosure. If your spouse hid assets, lied about income, or pressured you without giving you time to consult an attorney, those are grounds to ask the court to revisit the deal. The sooner you raise the issue, the better your chances.
What Clients Say About Working With Jones Law Firm
“She is sharp, quick and strong and we won my case decisively.”- M.K.
This client captures what courtroom dominance looks like in practice. When the pressure is highest, our team takes charge and delivers results.
“It made a difficult time of life softer while maintaining my dignity.”- B.H.
Family law cases are personal. This feedback reflects the compassion and steady support clients feel even when their world feels uncertain.
“April is well prepared and understands the law and court processes well beyond anything I have experienced, ensuring success.”- J.M.
Preparation wins cases. This review highlights the deep legal knowledge and strategic command April Jones brings to every Colorado courtroom.
“Not a day went by when I did not receive a document, a question, or an answer from them.”- A.A.
Our communication guarantee is real. Clients hear from the team consistently, with the full firepower of the firm working behind their attorney.
“It takes a truly talented firm to represent a father and ensure full custody of his daughter remains intact.”- C.D.
Fathers’ rights cases demand serious advocacy. This client’s outcome reflects our proven track record fighting for fathers and protecting parenting time.
Local Resources in Aurora, Colorado
- Arapahoe County District Court
- Adams County District Court
- Arapahoe County Combined Courts
- Adams County Court Resource Center
- Arapahoe County Child Support Services
- Adams County Child Support Services
- Colorado Family Support Registry
- Colorado Judicial Branch Self-Help/Family Law Forms
- Arapahoe County Bar Association Family Law Pro Se Legal Clinic
- Gateway Domestic Violence Services
- Aurora Police Department
- Aurora Municipal Court
- Aurora Public Schools
- Cherry Creek School District
- Adams 12 Five Star Schools
- Arapahoe County Human Services
- Adams County Human Services
Talk With an Aurora Family Lawyer
You don’t have to face this next chapter alone. Whether you were just served, you’re weighing your options, or you’re ready to move forward, the team at Jones Law Firm, PC is prepared to listen, plan, and fight for what matters most.
If you need a family lawyer in Aurora, Jones Law Firm, PC is ready to listen, plan, and fight for your next step. Request your free consultation today.
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