Family Lawyer in Denver

At Jones Law Firm, PC, we have represented clients in family law matters in Denver and across the state since 2000. 

 

Our team has combined courtroom advocacy with genuine compassion, using our Round Table Brain Trust and secure Client Portal to keep you informed and prepared. 

As one client put it, “Not a day went by when I did not receive a document, a question, or an answer from them.” — A.A.

 

Colorado family law moves fast once you have been served, and deadlines can shape everything from temporary parenting time to financial orders. With 47,174 registered attorneys in Colorado as of the end of 2024, choosing a family-law lawyer is less about finding anyone, and more about finding a team you trust to take control and execute.

 

We make the process manageable by giving you a clear plan, a realistic assessment of outcomes, and consistent communication so you are not guessing what happens next. If you are fighting for more parenting time or a spouse served with divorce papers, we are here to guide you every step of the way.

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Understanding Family Law and Why It Matters in Denver

Family law is the area of law that deals with legal problems involving your family, your finances, and your future.

 

In Denver and across Colorado, that commonly includes divorce, legal separation, parenting time and decision-making, child support, spousal support, and dividing property and debt. It can also include protection orders and post-decree changes when life shifts after a court order is already in place.

 

If you are a high-income professional, the stakes are often higher than people expect. Income can be variable, bonuses and equity can be disputed, and the paper trail matters. And if you were served as the respondent, you are already on the clock with deadlines, required disclosures, and decisions that can shape the future for years.

 

Denver courts move a lot of cases. According to Denver County Court, the court processes about 100,000 cases per year on average, one reason family-law disputes in Denver benefit from clear guidance and organized filings. When a case is busy and procedural, small missteps can create big problems.

 

Colorado is also a no-fault divorce state, meaning the legal reason is that the marriage is “irretrievably broken.” That keeps the focus on outcomes, not blame. The right local family-law team helps you protect what matters most with a strategy built for Colorado rules, Denver-area judges, and the realities of your case.

“Doing the hard things means telling the truth, preparing carefully, and guiding people forward with clarity and care.”

Our Family Law Services in Denver

Our services include: 

Why Work With Jones Law Firm, PC

Since 2000, Jones Law Firm, PC has handled family law cases, bringing real-world judgment to high-stakes matters involving custody, property, and your future.

  • Courtroom-tested experience with over 3,500 family law cases handled since 2000

  • Strategic advocacy from day one, especially when you’ve been served and deadlines are tight

  • Round Table Brain Trust, where multiple attorneys and key staff review your case, strategy, and evidence

  • No single-attorney blind spots, issues are identified before they become problems

  • Communication Guarantee with clear answers, direct guidance, and proactive updates

  • Secure Client Portal for document access, uploads, and case organization

Proven defense for respondents, including false allegations and aggressive temporary order requests

Divorce in Colorado: What to Expect

Colorado is a no-fault divorce state, which means the court is not deciding who caused the marriage to end. 

 

For respondents (the person or party who responds to a legal action), that is often a relief, but it can also feel like you are already behind because you were served first. You are not behind. You still have real leverage, real rights, and real decisions to make.

Here is the general flow most Colorado divorces follow:

  • Petition and Response: One spouse files and the other responds. As the respondent, your response is where you start protecting parenting time, property, support, and the narrative of the case.
  • Temporary orders (if needed): Either party can ask the court to set short-term rules for parenting time, bills, use of the home, and support while the case is pending.
  • Financial disclosures: Both sides exchange sworn financial information. This often drives settlement value, so accuracy and documentation matter
  • Negotiation and mediation: Many cases resolve through settlement talks or mediation once the facts are clear. We push for your goals while staying focused on outcomes.
  • Trial (if necessary): If settlement isn’t possible, you need courtroom-ready advocacy supported by evidence and credible testimony.

When you should talk to a lawyer

  • You were served and don’t know what you can safely agree to
  • Your spouse is seeking unequal parenting time or making allegations
  • The finances are complex (business interests, large retirement accounts, etc.)
  • You need temporary orders to stabilize parenting time or finances now

Understanding Child Custody and Parenting Time in Denver

Denver courts decide custody based on the best interests of the child—safety, stability, and healthy relationships, not who “wins.” 

Most custody issues fall into two areas:

  • Decision-making: Major choices like education, medical care, and religion
  • Parenting time: The schedule (school-year vs. summer, exchanges, communication rules, make-up time, sharing updates)

A strong parenting plan should clearly cover:

  • Weekly schedule, holidays, birthdays, and vacations
  • Exchanges (transportation, location, late pickup)
  • Communication (with the child and between parents)
  • School/extracurricular decisions and access to records
  • How disputes are handled before going back to court

If circumstances change, you may need a modification, which generally requires showing a meaningful change and a plan that protects stability.

Get to Know Jones Law Firm, PC

Since 2000, Jones Law Firm has existed to protect individuals and families during some of the most disruptive moments of their lives. When uncertainty, conflict, and emotional risk collide, we provide calm leadership, direction, and decisive advocacy.

We are a family law firm built on protection, not escalation. Our role is to stand between our clients and legal risk, helping them regain stability while protecting what matters most. We do not rely on theatrics or aggression. We lead with clarity, preparation, and principled strategy.

Clients come to Jones Law Firm when they need a steady guide. We communicate directly, explain options without jargon, and help clients make informed decisions with confidence. Every step is intentional, grounded, and focused on outcomes that protect dignity and future stability.

Our Process For Denver Families

  1. Intake with a Client Relationship Professional (free 45-minute consultation): You explain what happened, what you were served with, and what matters most. We flag urgent deadlines and risks and outline the fastest steps to stabilize your situation.
  2. Strategy session + Round Table Brain Trust: If we take your case, we build a clear plan and pressure-test it with multiple attorneys and key staff, considering the facts, the judge/county dynamics, and likely moves from the other side.
  3. Action plan + client portal onboarding: We turn strategy into a written action list—what we’ll file, what we need from you, and expected milestones. You get secure portal access for documents, messages, and task checklists.
  4. Execution (negotiation or litigation): We pursue strong temporary orders, enforce parenting time, and seek fair support and property outcomes. We negotiate from strength or prepare for court as needed, with proactive updates so you’re never guessing.

Resolution + ongoing support: After final orders, we assist with enforcement, post-decree modifications, and, when appropriate, estate planning updates to protect your children and assets.

What Customers Say About Jones Law Firm, PC

“She is sharp, quick and strong and we won my case decisively. Ms. Jones’ best quality is her ability to take charge.”

Clients hire us because they need control in a chaotic moment. This reflects our courtroom-first mindset: decisive action, direct advice, and a strategy built to win.

 

“It made a difficult time of life softer while maintaining my dignity.”

Family law is personal, and the stress is real. We fight hard while treating you like a person, not a case file, so you feel protected and respected throughout the process.

 

“April is well prepared and understands the law and court processes well beyond anything I have experienced, ensuring success.”

Preparation shows up in the results. Our team approach means your filings, evidence, and arguments are organized and ready, with multiple professionals pressure-testing the plan before it ever hits a courtroom.

 

“Patrick won me full custody of my son.”

We do not shy away from hard custody fights, especially for fathers who feel the deck is stacked. When parenting time or decision-making authority is on the line, we build a clear, evidence-driven case and advocate with purpose.

Areas We Serve in Denver

  • Capitol Hill
  • LoDo (Lower Downtown)
  • RiNo (River North Art District)
  • Cherry Creek
  • Uptown
  • Highlands / Highland
  • Park Hill
  • Washington Park (Wash Park)
  • Berkeley
  • Stapleton / Central Park
  • Sunnyside
  • Five Points
  • Congress Park
  • Hilltop
  • Cherry Creek North
  • Baker
  • Globeville
  • Elyria-Swansea
  • North Park Hill
  • University Hills
  • City Park
  • South Broadway (SoBo)

Local Resources For Denver Families

  • Denver District Court (official site)
  • Colorado Judicial Branch Self-Help Center
  • Colorado Child Support Services (Division of Child Support Services – DCSS)
  • Colorado Domestic Violence Hotline
  • Colorado Bar Association – Public Resources
  • Denver Human Services
  • Denver District Court – Domestic Relations Division
  • Denver County Clerk and Recorder
  • Colorado Office of the Child’s Representative (OCR)
  • Colorado Parenting Time Enforcement (C.R.S. resources)
  • Colorado Mandatory Parenting Education Program Providers
  • Colorado Family Law Forms (JDF Forms Library)
  • Colorado Protection Order Registry
  • Project Safeguard (Denver domestic violence advocacy)
  • Rose Andom Center (Denver family justice center)
  • SafeHouse Denver
  • The Center for Trauma & Resilience (Denver)
  • Denver County Law Library
  • Metro Volunteer Lawyers (MVL) – Family Law Assistance
  • Colorado Legal Services – Denver Office
  • Office of the Colorado State Public Guardian
  • Denver Office of Economic Development & Opportunity – Family Stability Resources

Schedule a Consultation With Jones Law Firm, PC

You do not have to guess what to file, what to say, or how to respond. If you were served, time matters, and the wrong move early can cost you leverage in custody, support, or property decisions.

 

Call Jones Law Firm, PC and put a respondent-focused team in your corner. We choose sides. Yours. You will get clear answers, a plan you can follow, and a firm that is built to fight hard while treating you like a person, not a case number.

 

Call or use our contact form to schedule your consultation.

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Call us directly at 720-708-2475

Meet our attorneys

Jones Law Firm is led by April D. Jones, Founder and CEO. With more than 30 years of legal experience, April has spent her career guiding Colorado families through complex family law and life transitions with clarity, strategy, and care.

April is widely respected for her leadership within the legal community. She has held prominent roles in state and local bar organizations, participated in judicial selection and legal education efforts, and is frequently recognized for her contributions to the practice of family law. Her experience shapes how the firm approaches every case, emphasizing preparation, credibility, and long-term outcomes.

Clients are supported by a team-based representation model. Attorneys, paralegals, and support staff collaborate daily to ensure each case benefits from collective insight and consistent strategy. This structure allows clients to receive thoughtful, coordinated guidance at every stage of their matter.

Our attorneys are committed to professional excellence and community involvement. Their work reflects a shared focus on accountability, steady advocacy, and helping clients move forward with confidence.

April D. Jones
Founder | Managing CEO

David Ari Collins
Managing Attorney

Grant Bursek
Senior Attorney II

Amber McClain
Senior Attorney II

Steven Hill
Senior Attorney II

Client testimonials and success stories

Trusted by the Clients We Serve

- Alan
April is very knowledgeable of the law and will not let you down.
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I cannot be more happy with the April Jones Law Firm! I hired her in 2012 for disputes over child support and other items, we had to go to court 3 times on separate matters and every time we were successful. April is very knowledgeable of the law and will not let you down. If I ever need a family law attorney I will call April Jones.

- J.A.
I will be recommending friends, family, and associates to Jones Law.
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When I needed legal assistance I emailed roughly a dozen law firms that came up in a Google search. Jones Law was the only firm that got back to me with a personalized message about my particular situation. When I arrived for my appointment I was greeted by Emily Sturgill to go over my case. Emily was awesome. She walked through my information & was very empathetic to my situation. I later met with David Collins to address my issue. David was great & completely understood what I wanted & gave me a very quick resolution. I will be recommending friends, family, and associates to Jones Law.

- M.C.
April always valued how I felt and what I wanted the outcome to be for the case.
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April Jones has represented me very well in my family court case. April always valued how I felt and what I wanted the outcome to be for the case. She understood my concerns and made sure they were kept on the forefront. I feel my cases outcome was positive for me and my family because of that. Thank you.

- A.E.
In the most difficult time of my life, April Jones was there for our family.
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I am SO thankful for April and her team! She personally went well above and beyond the call of duty on my custody and child support case and helped me out of a nightmare situation with my ex-wife and restored balance and fairness in my family. I am happy, and most importantly the kiddos are happy!! Thank you SO much April for all you do!

Family law can be complicated and emotional, at Jones Law we focus on thoughtful preparation,
professional guidance, and attentive care from start to finish.

Frequently asked questions

Is custody automatically 50/50 in Colorado?

No. Courts decide parental responsibilities based on the best interests of the child, not a fixed 50/50 split. Parenting time and decision-making depend on each family’s circumstances.

Not automatically. Parenting arrangements and property division are separate. Keeping the home depends on equity, affordability, and the overall division of assets and debts, not solely on who has more parenting time.

Colorado requires a 91-day waiting period from when the court gains jurisdiction over the responding party. Some cases resolve soon after; others take longer depending on complexity and disputes.

Not always. Many cases settle through agreement. Court may still be needed for case management, temporary orders, or unresolved disputes.

Usually, yes. Courts commonly require alternative dispute resolution before trial, though requirements vary by case and district. Exceptions may exist, particularly for safety concerns.

Sometimes. Parenting time or support orders can be modified if the change serves the child’s best interests. Some modifications require showing a substantial and continuing change in circumstances. For child support, a “substantial change” generally means at least a 10% difference in the recalculated amount.

Enforcement options depend on the order and circumstances. This may include filing a motion or seeking contempt remedies. Keeping records and communication organized is important.

A consultation is a confidential discussion of your situation, priorities, and legal options. The goal is to give you clarity about risks, trade-offs, and next steps to make informed decisions.

Resources and Support for Denver families

We believe informed clients make better decisions. In addition to legal representation, we offer resources that support clarity and preparation throughout the family law process, including:

These resources are designed to complement legal strategy and help families move forward with greater confidence.

Talk to a Denver Family Law Attorney

You do not have to navigate this alone. With the right guidance, you can protect your credibility, your parenting time, and your child’s long-term well-being.

We offer confidential, no-pressure consultations focused on clarity and next steps, not sales.

Schedule Free Consultation

Call us directly at 720-708-2475

Your conversation with us is private, and our goal is to help you understand your options so you can move forward with confidence.

Contact Jones Law Firm, PC

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