At Jones Law Firm, PC, we guide clients through divorce in Aurora and across the Denver Metro area with the strategy of a large firm and the personal attention of a boutique practice.
For more than 25 years, our Round Table Brain Trust has brought multiple attorneys into every case, while our Communication Guarantee helps make sure clients are never left wondering where things stand. Recognition such as Super Lawyers and an AV Preeminent rating reflects the level of advocacy we bring to families facing divorce.
In Colorado, divorce is legally called dissolution of marriage, and the state follows a no-fault system. That means you do not have to prove misconduct, you only need to show that the marriage is irretrievably broken. Colorado also uses equitable distribution, meaning marital property is divided based on what is fair, not necessarily 50/50.
Jones Law Firm, PC makes the process more manageable through collaborative strategy, proactive communication, and strong courtroom advocacy when negotiation is not enough.
Our Divorce Services in Aurora
- Contested Divorce
- Uncontested Divorce
- Collaborative Divorce
- Military Divorce
- Divorce for Men
- Divorce for Women
- Alimony & Spousal Maintenance
- Child Custody & Visitation
- Parenting Time Disputes
- Domestic Violence & Protection Orders
- Restraining Order
- Contempt of Court
- Prenuptial Agreements
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 Aurora Families Choose Jones Law Firm
We Choose Sides. Yours.
Aggressive yet compassionate advocacy. We push hard at the negotiating table and in front of the judge, while treating you with the care this chapter of life demands.
Round Table Brain Trust
Your case is never one attorney’s problem to solve alone. Our full team strategizes together, so you get the brainpower of an entire firm on every decision.
Communication Guarantee
No more wondering what is happening with your case. We commit to proactive updates, quick responses, and a secure client portal that keeps documents and messages at your fingertips.
Proven Experience
3,500+ cases handled. 250+ years of combined team experience. 25+ years serving Colorado families since 2000.
Respondent and Domestic Violence Experience
We focus on representing the person who was served, including fathers fighting for custody and clients dealing with protection orders. It is a focus most firms do not have.
Our Record Reflects It
With 4.6 rating on Google in Aurora, Avvo 10.0, BBB A+, Martindale AV Preeminent®, and Super Lawyers recognition 2024 through present.
Protecting Fathers’ Rights in Aurora Divorce Cases
Colorado law does not favor mothers over fathers. Under C.R.S. § 14-10-124, courts decide parenting time and decision-making based on the best interests of the child, with no presumption tied to gender. Yet many fathers walk into an Aurora courtroom convinced they have already lost. That is the gap we close.
Fathers come to Jones Law Firm because we know how to build the record judges actually look at: involvement, stability, co-parenting willingness, and the child’s day-to-day reality. One client put it bluntly: “Patrick won me full custody of my son. It takes a truly talented firm to represent a father.”
That track record is why fathers across the Denver metro search out April Jones by name for her focus on fathers’ rights. We push back hard on outdated assumptions, document your role as a parent, and present a case the court cannot ignore.
Know Your Rights in Colorado For Divorce and Domestic Violence
If you are facing divorce alongside abuse, your safety comes first. Colorado law gives you immediate tools to protect yourself and your children, and Jones Law Firm, PC has helped survivors handle this overlap for 25+ years with the discretion and care it demands.
Under C.R.S. § 13-14-104.5, you can request a Civil Protection Order (CPO) that restricts contact, removes an abuser from the home, and addresses temporary custody. Law enforcement can also secure an Emergency Protection Order (EPO) outside court hours when danger is immediate. These orders carry real weight in divorce proceedings.
Domestic violence directly affects custody under Colorado’s best-interest standard. Judges weigh documented abuse heavily when allocating parental responsibilities, and a protection order can shape parenting time, decision-making authority, and exchange logistics from day one.
You deserve advocates who fight hard without making the process feel heavier. As one client put it, our team “made a difficult time of life softer while maintaining my dignity.” That is the standard we hold for every survivor who walks through our doors.
How Property and Finances Are Divided in a Colorado Divorce
Colorado follows equitable distribution. That does not mean a 50/50 split. It means a fair division based on each spouse’s contributions, economic circumstances, and the value of separate property.
For high earners and dual-professional households, the stakes climb fast. With Colorado’s median household income above $87,000, most Aurora divorces involve far more than a checking account. Retirement plans, equity compensation, business interests, and Denver-area real estate all hit the table.
Asset division also affects spousal maintenance calculations, so the two issues must be strategized together. Our team builds a full financial picture before we negotiate or step into court.
Understanding Spousal Maintenance (Alimony) in Aurora
If you were just served, maintenance is probably one of your biggest fears. The good news is that Colorado does not hand out alimony based on guesswork. Judges follow a statutory framework, and a skilled attorney can push back hard on inflated demands.
For marriages of three years or more where the combined adjusted gross income is $240,000 or less, Colorado uses an advisory formula: 40% of the higher earner’s monthly adjusted gross income minus 50% of the lower earner’s. Duration is also guideline-based, scaling with the length of the marriage.
Above the $240,000 income cap, the formula no longer controls. Judges use full discretion, weighing both spouses’ financial resources, lifestyle during the marriage, earning capacity, age, and health.
Even within the formula, courts can deviate when the result is unfair. We fight to keep the numbers honest, challenge inflated income claims, document your real expenses, and argue every factor the statute allows.
About Jones Law Firm, PC
Founded in August 2000, Jones Law Firm, PC has spent 25+ years standing up for families across Aurora and the Denver Metro. Managing and founding Attorney April Jones has been named to Super Lawyers 2024 through 2026, reflecting the caliber of advocacy clients receive.
The firm holds an Avvo 10.0, BBB A+ rating, Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent® distinction, and a 4.6-star Google rating from Aurora clients, with bilingual support in English and Spanish.
We Choose Sides. Yours. Start with a free 45-minute consultation with a Client Relationship Specialist to talk through your situation and map out next steps.
Our Process for Aurora Clients
1. Free 45-Minute Consultation with a Client Relationship Specialist
We listen to your situation, answer your questions, and map out your options before you commit to anything.
2. Case Strategy Session
Our Round Table Brain Trust pulls multiple attorneys and staff together to build a focused, custom strategy for your case.
3. Filing and Serving Divorce Papers
We prepare and file your petition in Arapahoe County District Court and handle proper service on the other party.
4. Discovery and Financial Disclosure
We gather records, exchange Colorado-mandated Sworn Financial Statements, and pin down the full financial picture.
5. Negotiation, Mediation, or Courtroom Advocacy
We push hard for a fair settlement at the table, and when it is time to fight, we dominate in the courtroom.
6. Final Orders and Decree of Dissolution
We finalize parenting plans, support orders, and property division so you walk out with a clear, enforceable decree.
7. Post-Decree Modifications
Life changes. When custody, support, or relocation issues come up later, we are still in your corner.
What Clients Say About Jones Law Firm
“She is sharp, quick and strong and we won my case decisively.”- M.K.
This review captures the courtroom firepower clients count on when the stakes are high. Decisive wins come from preparation, strategy, and an attorney who takes charge from day one.
“It made a difficult time of life softer while maintaining my dignity.”- B.H.
Divorce is personal, and clients consistently note the firm’s ability to protect their dignity through the process. Compassion and aggressive advocacy are not opposites here, they work together.
“April is well prepared and understands the law and court processes well beyond anything I have experienced, ensuring success.”- J.M.
Deep legal knowledge and meticulous preparation drive results in Colorado family court. Clients feel the difference when their attorney knows the law cold and the courtroom even better.
“Not a day went by when I did not receive a document, a question, or an answer from them.”- A.A.
This is the Communication Guarantee in action. Clients are never left guessing, and the round table brain trust means a full team is working the case, not just one 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 strategy, evidence, and grit. This review reflects the firm’s proven record of securing full custody and expanded parenting time for dads who refuse to be sidelined.
Frequently Asked Questions About Divorce in Aurora, Colorado
How long does a divorce take in Colorado?
Colorado law requires a mandatory 91-day waiting period from the date both spouses are served or sign a waiver before a divorce can be finalized. Uncontested cases with no kids and minimal assets can wrap up shortly after that window.
Do I need a lawyer if my divorce is uncontested?
Technically no, but it’s still smart to have one review the paperwork before you sign anything. Uncontested doesn’t mean simple. Mistakes in separation agreements, parenting plans, or QDROs can cost you tens of thousands later, and they’re nearly impossible to undo once the court signs off.
How is child custody determined in Colorado?
Colorado uses the term parental responsibilities instead of custody, and decisions are based on the best interests of the child. Judges weigh factors like each parent’s relationship with the child, the child’s adjustment to home and school, the mental and physical health of everyone involved, and each parent’s willingness to support the other’s relationship with the child.
What happens to my house in a Colorado divorce?
Colorado is an equitable distribution state, which means marital property gets divided fairly but not always 50/50. The house is usually the biggest asset, and options include selling and splitting proceeds, one spouse buying out the other, or co-owning temporarily until the kids finish school. If you owned the home before marriage, the appreciation during the marriage may still be marital property.
Can I modify spousal maintenance after the divorce is final?
Yes, in most cases. Colorado allows modification of maintenance if there’s been a substantial and continuing change in circumstances, such as job loss, serious illness, retirement, or the receiving spouse remarrying or cohabitating. However, if your decree included non-modifiable maintenance language, you’re locked in.
What is the difference between legal separation and divorce in Colorado?
Legal separation divides property, sets maintenance, and establishes parenting plans just like a divorce, but you remain legally married. Some couples choose it for religious reasons, to preserve health insurance, or because they’re not emotionally ready to fully end the marriage. After six months, either spouse can convert the separation to a divorce.
How does domestic violence affect a Colorado divorce case?
It changes everything, from custody decisions to property division to whether protection orders need to be filed first. Colorado courts must consider any credible evidence of domestic violence when allocating parental responsibilities, and a documented history can result in supervised visitation or denial of joint decision-making. If you’re the victim, document incidents and contact law enforcement.
Does Jones Law Firm handle military divorce in Aurora?
Yes, and it’s a significant part of our Aurora practice given the proximity to Buckley Space Force Base. Military divorces involve unique issues like the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, division of military pensions under the Uniformed Services Former Spouses’ Protection Act, BAH considerations, and jurisdictional questions when one spouse is deployed or stationed out of state.
Local Resources for Divorce in Aurora and Arapahoe County
- Arapahoe County Combined Courts
- Arapahoe County Human Services
- Arapahoe County Child Support Services
- Colorado Judicial Branch Divorce and Separation Forms
- Colorado Family Support Registry
- Colorado Child Support Services
- City of Aurora Victim Services Unit
- Gateway Domestic Violence Services/Three Birds Alliance
- Project Safeguard
- Rocky Mountain Victim Law Center
- Colorado Bar Association
- Arapahoe County Bar Association
- TalkingParents
- OurFamilyWizard
Get a Free Consultation with a Divorce Lawyer in Aurora
We Choose Sides. Yours. If you are facing divorce in Aurora, the first step is the easiest one, a free 45-minute consultation with a Client Relationship Specialist, available in English and Spanish.
You will get straight answers, a clear read on your situation, and a path forward. No pressure, no obligation, just clarity when you need it most.
Call us today to schedule your consultation and put a decisive Aurora divorce team in your corner.
