A divorce lawyer guides you through dividing property and debts, custody and support, and the court process — negotiating a settlement where possible and protecting your interests if not.

Questions to ask before you hire

How many cases like mine have you handled in Boulder?
Do you think mine will settle or go to trial?
How long do cases like this usually take here?
How do you charge, and what's the retainer?
How will you keep me updated?

Free — no cost to youConfidentialUp to 4 attorneys contact you

Tell us about your case

Step 1 of 2

Free and confidential. Get contacted by divorce lawyers in Boulder.

What do you need help with?

Are children involved?

Do both sides agree?

49 attorneys in Boulder

Mental Health Therapists Psychologists Real Estate Agents Moving Companies Apartment Locators Child Care & Day Care Financial Advisors Private Investigators

Sinkin Law Office — San Antonio, TX

Attorneys in San Antonio, TX. Sinkin Law Office — visit the website for details.

Visit website →

CGM Local in Boulder

CGM Preferred Member · San Antonio, TX

Sinkin Law Office

·San Antonio, TX·Attorneys

Mr. Sinkin’s client work involves collecting child support for parents who divorced in the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. He has successfully represented clients at courts of appeals and the Texas Sup

Website CallReviews

Colorado Center-Divorce Mediat

·Westminster, CO·Attorneys

Website CallReviews

Peek Family Law, LLC

·Denver, CO·Attorneys

Peek Family Law, LLC is a legal office dedicated to helping Colorado residents work through their divorce and other family law proceedings. Since family law can be one of the most personal fields o

Website CallReviews

Flanders, Elsberg, Herber & Dunn, LLC

·Longmont, CO·Attorneys

Flanders, Elsberg, Herber & Dunn, LLC in Longmont, CO.

Website CallReviews

Lewis & Matthews, P.C.

·Denver, CO·Attorneys

Lewis & Matthews, P.C. in CO.

Website CallReviews

Goff & Goff

·Boulder, CO·Attorneys

Website CallReviews

Griffith Mediation

·Westminster, CO·Attorneys

Website CallReviews

Page 1 of 9Next

More results from the web

Colorado Family Law guides

All law guides →

Plain-English guides to the law. General information, not legal advice.

Adoption Process in Colorado

Colorado adoption involves consent rules, a court-supervised home study, and (for newborn adoptions) a state-specific revocation window. Generally irrevocable; revocable only for fraud or duress within limited window.

Maintenance in Colorado: How It Works

Colorado calls it maintenance. Statutory advisory guideline keyed to length of marriage (e.

Annulment in Colorado

An annulment in Colorado declares that a marriage was never legally valid — different from divorce, which ends a valid marriage. Grounds vary; common ones include Underage, mental incapacity, intoxication.

Child Custody and Best Interests of the Child in Colorado

Colorado child-custody decisions are governed by the "best interests of the child" standard. Joint decision-making is favored when parents agree. No automatic presumption — the court allocates parental responsibilities under the best-interests standard.

Child Emancipation in Colorado

Colorado child emancipation generally requires age No or older, plus showing the minor can support themselves and emancipation is in their best interest.

Child Relocation Rules in Colorado

Colorado child-relocation requires court approval (or other parent's consent) for most moves that materially affect parenting time. Notice ASAP.

Child Support Calculations in Colorado

Colorado calculates child support using the Income Shares model. Both parents' incomes are combined to estimate what they would have spent on the child as an intact family.

Cohabitation Agreements + Unmarried Couples in Colorado

Colorado unmarried couples have NO automatic rights to property, support, or inheritance — cohabitation agreements + careful estate planning are the only protection. "Common-law marriage" is rare + specific.

Collaborative Divorce in Colorado

Colorado collaborative divorce — both parties + attorneys agree NOT to litigate, instead use team approach with neutrals. If process fails, attorneys must withdraw, creating strong incentive to settle.

Common-Law Marriage in Colorado

Colorado is one of only a handful of states that still recognizes common-law marriage. Couples meeting the requirements have the same rights as ceremonially-married couples.

Family-Court Contempt in Colorado

Colorado family-court contempt enforces divorce decrees, child-support orders, and custody arrangements — civil contempt for compliance, criminal contempt for punishment. Jail time is real possibility for willful violators.

Divorce Grounds in Colorado

Colorado is a pure no-fault state — divorce is granted on the basis of an irretrievable breakdown. No fault grounds are available.

Attorneys near Boulder

Attorneys in Louisville Attorneys in Superior Attorneys in Jamestown Attorneys in Lafayette Attorneys in Broomfield Attorneys in Erie Attorneys in Westminster Attorneys in Longmont Attorneys in Ward Attorneys in Nederland Attorneys in Lyons Attorneys in Arvada

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does a divorce take in Boulder?

Uncontested divorces can finish in a few months after any waiting period; contested cases can take a year or more.

Do I need a lawyer for an uncontested divorce?

It's not required, but a lawyer can make sure the agreement covers property, retirement and children correctly.

Do I need a family lawyer if we agree on everything?

Not always, but a lawyer can make sure the agreement is complete, fair and enforceable — especially when children, a home or retirement accounts are involved.

How much does a family lawyer in Boulder cost?

Most charge hourly against a retainer; some offer flat fees for uncontested matters. Ask for the fee structure in writing at your first meeting.

What should I bring to my first meeting?

Any court papers, a list of assets and debts, recent pay stubs and tax returns, and notes on your children's schedule if custody is involved.

How many divorce lawyers are listed in Boulder?

There are currently 49 divorce lawyers listed in Boulder on CGMIMM.