Denver Family Law Attorney

17 Years of Colorado Family Law Experience, Boutique-Firm Attention

Divorce, custody disputes, and support modifications don’t just affect your calendar. They reshape your finances, your relationships, and your children’s daily lives. At Law Office of Alexandra White, PC, founding attorney Alex White brings 17 years of Colorado family law experience to every Denver case, backed by an AV Preeminent peer-review rating from Martindale-Hubbell held since 2010, the highest rating available in that system. We combine that depth of experience with the individualized attention a boutique firm provides, and we offer a free initial consultation so you can understand your options before committing to anything.

Our approach is practical and forward-looking. We focus on outcomes that are fair and sustainable, not just resolutions that look good on paper today but create problems a year from now. Every strategy we build accounts for your full situation: what custody arrangements, property settlements, and support orders may mean for your family long after the case closes.

Reach out to Law Office of Alexandra White, PC at (303) 647-4245 to schedule a free consultation with our Denver family law team.

Denver Family Law Matters We Handle

We represent Denver clients across the full range of family law matters, building legal strategies that address both immediate concerns and long-term well-being.

We represent clients in the following family law matters in Denver:

• Divorce: Guidance through the full process of legally dissolving a marriage, from initial filings to final judgment.
• Child Custody: Support in establishing or modifying parental responsibilities arrangements that reflect your child’s best interests under Colorado law.
• Child Support: Assistance in setting, enforcing, or adjusting child support obligations based on income, parenting time, and Colorado guidelines.
• Spousal Support / Alimony: Help seeking fair maintenance orders or requesting adjustments when financial circumstances change.
• Post-Decree Modifications: Representation when custody, child support, or spousal support orders need to reflect new life circumstances.
• Visitation: Advocacy for parents seeking to establish or expand parenting time when they don’t have primary custody.
• Paternity: Guidance through the legal steps needed to establish parentage and secure parental rights or support obligations.
• Enforcement of Court Orders: Help when the other party fails to comply with custody, visitation, or support orders.
• Protection Orders: Legal support for securing or responding to restraining orders, balancing client safety and due process.

How We Work: Boutique Attention, Broader Access

What distinguishes our firm isn’t just experience. It’s how we structure our team to serve clients better. Every active case benefits from regular reviews involving our full team of attorneys, paralegals, and two Licensed Legal Paraprofessionals (LLPs). LLPs are licensed by the Colorado Supreme Court to provide legal services in family law matters, and they handle qualifying work at a lower billing rate than attorneys. That structure gives Denver families access to skilled legal support across a wider range of budgets.

From your first free consultation through case resolution, we build a personalized strategy around your specific situation. We don’t recycle approaches from other cases. Where conflict can be minimized through negotiation, mediation, or collaborative divorce, we pursue those paths first. They’re often faster, less expensive, and less stressful than contested litigation. When litigation is necessary, we’re prepared for that too.

Working with our team, Denver clients benefit from:

• Collective case review: Regular team reviews mean your case draws on the experience of the full firm, not a single attorney working in isolation.
• LLP cost access: Qualifying matters handled by Licensed Legal Paraprofessionals can keep costs manageable.
• Conflict-minimizing strategy: We pursue mediation, negotiation, and collaborative approaches before recommending litigation.
• Long-range planning: Every recommendation accounts for how custody arrangements, property division, and support orders may affect your family’s future.

Colorado Family Law: What Denver Clients Need to Know

Colorado’s family law framework has specific rules that directly affect how your case unfolds. Understanding them helps you make informed decisions from the start.

Key Colorado rules and standards that apply to Denver family law cases:

• No-fault divorce state: Neither spouse must prove wrongdoing. A marriage is dissolved when one or both parties establish it is irretrievably broken.
• Equitable distribution: Colorado divides marital property equitably: fairly based on case-specific factors, not necessarily a 50/50 split.
• 91-day waiting period: Under C.R.S. § 14-10-106, a marriage can’t be dissolved until 91 days after the respondent is served with the petition, or after a joint petition is filed.
• Parental responsibilities: Colorado uses this term to cover both parenting time and decision-making authority. Courts apply the best interests of the child standard and consider each parent’s involvement, the child’s relationships, and continuity of care.
• Parenting class requirements: Denver courts may require parents to complete a parenting education course in cases involving children.
• Mediation requirements: Denver courts often require mediation for parental responsibilities disputes before a contested hearing is scheduled.

We advise clients on how to meet these requirements and prepare filings that align with Denver District Court standards. Knowing what Colorado law requires from the outset can help avoid procedural delays and put your case on solid footing.

The Denver Family Law Process, Step by Step

Family law cases in Denver follow a defined procedural path, though timelines vary based on court scheduling and the complexity of disputed issues. Here’s what to expect at each stage:

• Filing the initial petition or response with the Denver District Court.
• Completing Colorado’s required financial disclosure forms covering assets, debts, and income.
• Attending a court-approved parenting class if children are involved.
• Negotiating temporary and final agreements through mediation, settlement conferences, or direct discussion.
• Attending hearings or trial if agreements on key issues can’t be reached.

We guide clients through every required filing, hearing, and procedural step to keep cases on track and ensure full compliance with local and state requirements. Understanding the process in advance reduces uncertainty and lets you focus on decisions that matter rather than procedural surprises.

Custom Parenting Plans & Long-Term Family Stability

Family law outcomes don’t end when the court issues its order. Parenting plans shape daily life for years. Property division affects financial security for decades. We develop custom parenting plans that reflect each child’s specific needs and the family’s real-world circumstances: not boilerplate arrangements that fit no one well. For property division, we consider retirement accounts, business interests, and real property with long-range implications in mind.

Where collaborative solutions are achievable, we work toward them because outcomes both parties help craft are outcomes both parties may be more likely to honor. When circumstances change after a decree, such as a shift in income, a relocation, or a change in a child’s needs, our team can assist with post-decree modifications to bring court orders in line with current reality.

Schedule Your Free Consultation with a Denver Family Law Attorney

If you’re facing a divorce or any other family law matter in the Denver metropolitan area, Law Office of Alexandra White, PC is ready to help. We offer a free initial consultation to discuss your situation, explain your options, and outline what the process may look like for your specific case. There’s no obligation, and everything you share is confidential.

Contact our office today at (303) 647-4245 to request your free consultation.

Frequently Asked Questions About Family Law in Denver

How Does Colorado Handle Child Custody Arrangements?

In Colorado, child custody is called “parental responsibilities” and covers both parenting time and decision-making authority. Courts apply the best interests of the child standard, weighing each parent’s wishes, the child’s wishes, the child’s connections to home and community, and whether each parent supports the other’s relationship with the child. Joint arrangements that preserve meaningful relationships with both parents are often encouraged.

What Is the Process for Modifying Child Support in Denver?

To modify child support, a parent must demonstrate a substantial and continuing change in circumstances since the last order, such as a significant shift in income, a job change, or a change in the child’s needs. The process begins with filing a motion in the appropriate Denver court, supported by documentation of the changed circumstances. Working with a family law attorney can help ensure the motion is filed correctly and the supporting evidence is complete.

What Should I Expect During My First Consultation?

You’ll discuss your goals, your family’s situation, and any existing documents or court papers you have. The attorney can explain your legal options, likely next steps, and what the process may look like for your specific case. There’s no pressure to retain immediately, and the consultation is free.

How Long Does Child Support Last in Colorado?

Child support generally continues until the child turns 19. If the child is still enrolled in high school at 19, support continues until the end of the month following graduation, but not beyond age 21. Support may also continue beyond standard age limits for children with qualifying special needs. The court can adjust these terms in specific circumstances.

Can Mediation Help Resolve My Family Law Case?

Yes. Mediation allows both parties to work toward agreements on custody, support, and property division without going to trial. It’s often faster, less expensive, and less stressful than contested litigation. Denver courts often require mediation for parental responsibilities disputes before a contested hearing is scheduled, so understanding how it works is valuable from the start of your case.