Family Lawyer in Colorado Springs

Over 1,000 Cases Handled. Clear Guidance for Your Family Law Decisions.

Divorce, parenting disputes, support questions, and protection-order concerns can require decisions about children, finances, property, and future court orders. Family law is personal for everyone involved, and the legal issues can be complicated.

Our Colorado Springs family law attorneys provide knowledgeable advice while identifying the immediate issue, clarifying your goals, and determining what information you need to move forward.

Aviso Law represents individuals in family law matters including divorce, allocation of parental responsibilities, and adoption. We review your circumstances and options during a free initial phone consultation.

Call (719) 356-5552 now to schedule your free initial consultation.

Colorado Springs Family Law Cases We Handle

Family law in Colorado is governed primarily by the Uniform Dissolution of Marriage Act (C.R.S. Title 14). We provide representation in divorce and legal separation, allocation of parental responsibilities, child support, marital property and debt, spousal maintenance, military divorce, relocation, and protection-order matters heard in the El Paso County Combined Courts.

Divorce

We handle all types of divorce cases, including:

• Uncontested divorces, where both parties agree on the material issues
• Contested divorces, where unresolved issues may require negotiation, mediation, or court involvement
• High-net-worth divorces involving complex property division

Divorce disputes can involve property, support, and parenting issues. Financially complex cases may require careful review of business interests, retirement accounts, real estate, debts, and other assets.

Allocation of Parental Responsibilities (Child Custody)

Colorado uses allocation of parental responsibilities to address parenting time, decision-making, and related child-support issues. Colorado courts consider the child’s best interests when determining custody arrangements, including factors such as:

• The child’s wishes, if they are mature enough to express them
• Each parent’s relationship with the child and ability to provide a stable environment
• The child’s adjustment to home, school, and community
• The physical and mental health of the individuals involved

A parenting plan can address schedules, decision-making responsibilities, exchanges, communication, and other practical arrangements.

Parenting Time (Visitation)

Parenting time schedules outline when each parent spends time with the child. Orders can address regular schedules, holidays, transportation, exchanges, and communication. The appropriate schedule depends on the child’s needs, the parents’ circumstances, and the best-interests analysis required by Colorado law.

Child Support

Child support is calculated under Colorado statutory guidelines that can consider parental income, parenting time, the number of children, health insurance, and other factors. We assist with initial support matters and modifications when financial or parenting circumstances change.

Division of Property

Colorado is an equitable distribution state, meaning marital property is divided fairly, not necessarily equally. Separate property owned before the marriage or received as a gift or inheritance is generally not subject to division. Property analysis may require distinguishing marital and separate property, identifying debts, determining values, and reviewing financial records.

Spousal Maintenance (Alimony)

Spousal maintenance may be awarded when one spouse needs financial assistance after divorce or legal separation. Courts can consider the length of the marriage, each spouse’s income and resources, earning capacity, and the marital financial circumstances. We review the financial disclosures and issues relevant to a request or response.

Military Divorce

Military divorces can involve military retirement benefits, service-related obligations, deployment-related scheduling concerns, and federal protections such as the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. Our firm includes attorneys with military service records and handles military-law matters alongside family-law representation.

Relocation

A proposed move with a child may require agreement between the parents or court review, depending on the circumstances and existing orders. The court considers the child’s best interests and the effect of the move on parenting time and other parental-responsibility issues. We review existing orders, the proposed move, and its parenting-time implications before addressing the relevant procedural steps.

Legal Separation

Legal separation is an alternative to divorce in which couples remain legally married but live apart and resolve issues such as property division, allocation of parental responsibilities, support, and maintenance. It can be a long-term arrangement or may later be followed by a dissolution proceeding, depending on the parties’ circumstances.

Domestic Violence & Protection Orders

Colorado law provides protection for victims of domestic violence. Protection-order proceedings and family-law cases can involve overlapping concerns about safety, parenting time, communication, and court-ordered restrictions. If you’re experiencing domestic violence or face an urgent safety concern, seek case-specific legal guidance promptly.

Preparing for Colorado Springs Family Court

Family law cases connected to Colorado Springs are generally handled through the El Paso County Combined Courts in the 4th Judicial District. The sequence can vary based on the type of case, disputed issues, emergency circumstances, court orders, and whether the parties reach agreements.

• Filing and Service: A case may begin with filing a petition for dissolution, legal separation, or allocation of parental responsibilities, followed by service or other required notice.
• Initial Status Conference (ISC): This is often an early court event where procedural deadlines and next steps are addressed.
• Financial Disclosures: Parties may need to provide sworn financial affidavits and mandatory disclosures, including tax returns and bank statements. We review these materials as part of preparation for property, support, and maintenance issues.
• Mediation or CFI: Mediation may be required by court order or used to pursue agreement. If children are involved and issues remain unresolved, the court may appoint a Child and Family Investigator (CFI), a professional who investigates issues affecting a child’s best interests.
• Permanent Orders Hearing: If settlement isn’t reached, we can represent you at a final hearing and present relevant financial evidence and legal argument on outstanding issues.

What to Gather Before Your Family Court Case

When you’re preparing for court, these steps can help you get ready for your family law matter:

• Gather key documents such as financial records, prior court orders, parenting plans, written communications, and documents related to property or support.
• Identify urgent issues including deadlines, safety concerns, disputed questions, and the decisions you want the court or the other party to address.
• Review your requests so your attorney can discuss parenting time, asset division, support, or other issues before a scheduled court appearance.

From the first filing through a final hearing, preparation matters. We have handled more than 1,000 cases through legal preparation, negotiation, and litigation.

Why clients choose Aviso Law:

• Personalized Representation: We review your needs and goals to develop a legal approach based on your circumstances, whether your case involves divorce, support, parenting responsibilities, or property.
• Accessible Consultations: We offer free initial phone consultations and virtual consultations so clients can discuss a family-law concern and possible next steps.
• Experience Since 2015: We have served clients since 2015. Our attorneys bring more than 50 years of combined experience to matters involving family law, criminal defense, and military law.
• Affordable Rates: We have made our rates affordable and discuss fees and representation during the consultation.
• Documented Firm Record: We have handled more than 1,000 cases through preparation, negotiation, and litigation. Every family-law matter has its own facts, legal issues, and possible paths forward.

Contact a Colorado Springs Family Attorney

If you need to discuss divorce, allocation of parental responsibilities, child support, property, a protection order, or another family-law issue, start with a free initial phone consultation. We can review the immediate concern, discuss possible next steps, and help you identify useful information to gather.

Contact us online or call (719) 356-5552 today to schedule a free initial phone consultation.