Business Details
47 Years
experience
Trusted Family Law Attorneys in Durango, CO
Established in 1979, Anderson & Baker has built a reputation as a trusted family law firm serving Southwest Colorado. Our attorneys bring decades of combined experience in handling complex family legal matters, including divorce, child custody, and spousal support. We prioritize client education and stress reduction throughout legal proceedings, offering personalized solutions tailored to each family's unique needs. Our team includes recognized experts like Deborah Anderson, a longstanding member of The Best Lawyers in America, and attorneys with diverse backgrounds in finance, criminal law, and advocacy for vulnerable populations.We serve La Plata, Archuleta, Montezuma, San Juan, and San Miguel counties, providing both traditional litigation and alternative dispute resolution options. Our commitment to excellence extends to addressing culturally sensitive issues, blended family dynamics, and LGBTQ+ concerns with professionalism and empathy. With a focus on protecting client assets and rights, we offer premarital agreements, guardianship services, and appellate representation. Our collaborative approach and dedication to community service reflect our mission to help families navigate legal challenges with confidence and clarity.
Services
Family Law
Divorce Representation
Child Custody
Premarital Agreements
Spousal Support
Guardianship
Mediation Services
Appellate Representation
Protection Orders
Collaborative Law
Details
- Year established: 1979
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of specialized family law experience in Southwest Colorado
- Our attorneys offer diverse expertise in complex financial and custody matters
- We provide collaborative law and mediation options for amicable resolutions
- Our team includes former prosecutors and financial industry professionals
- We maintain active roles in family law policy through Colorado Bar Association
Associations and certifications
- The Best Lawyers in America
Services
Family Law
Our family law practice addresses all aspects of domestic relations including divorce, child custody, and property division. We provide comprehensive legal guidance for premarital agreements, spousal maintenance, and complex financial settlements. Our attorneys combine decades of courtroom experience with alternative dispute resolution methods to achieve favorable outcomes for clients navigating family legal matters.
Divorce Representation
We represent clients in contested and uncontested divorce proceedings, focusing on equitable asset division and child custody arrangements. Our team handles complex financial disclosures, spousal support negotiations, and post-divorce modifications. We prioritize minimizing emotional distress while protecting clients' legal rights throughout the dissolution process.
Child Custody
Our child custody services establish parenting plans addressing time-sharing arrangements and decision-making responsibilities. We advocate for clients in custody modifications, relocation cases, and grandparent visitation matters. Our approach balances children's best interests with parents' rights while addressing unique family dynamics and cultural considerations.
Mediation Services
We offer mediation and collaborative law options for resolving family disputes outside court. Our certified mediators facilitate constructive negotiations on property division, parenting plans, and support agreements. This process reduces conflict and costs while maintaining client control over settlement terms through voluntary agreements.
Protection Orders
We assist victims and defendants in intimate partner violence cases, handling emergency protection orders and related legal proceedings. Our representation includes advocacy for survivors seeking safety and defense against unfounded allegations. We provide compassionate support while protecting clients' legal rights in domestic abuse situations.
People
Deborah Anderson
Attorney
Practicing since 1979, Deborah Anderson specializes in family law and has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America for over two decades. She received her Juris Doctor from Arizona State University and serves on the Colorado Chapter of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts board.
Curtis Kofoed
Attorney
Curtis Kofoed graduated from the University of Denver Strum College of Law in 2015. He focuses on family law matters and previously served as an intern for the 17th Judicial District Attorney's Office. He brings litigation experience to complex family legal cases.
Tina M. Martinez
Attorney
Tina Martinez combines legal and financial expertise from her prior banking career. She holds degrees from Colorado State University, University of Wyoming MBA program, and Juris Doctorate with honors from University of Wyoming. She specializes in domestic relations and collaborative law.
Heather Hoechst
Attorney
Heather Hoechst graduated from Dickinson School of Law in 2012. She has experience representing domestic violence survivors and Native American clients. She joined Anderson & Baker in 2025 after serving as legal director at the Native American Disability Law Center, focusing on foster care and educational rights cases.
Questions
What family law services do you offer?
We handle divorce, child custody, spousal support, premarital agreements, guardianship, mediation, and protection orders.
Which areas do you serve?
We represent clients in Durango, Cortez, Pagosa Springs, Telluride, Silverton, and surrounding Colorado counties.
How experienced are your attorneys?
Our team has over 40 years of combined family law experience, including former prosecutors and financial industry professionals.
Do you offer alternative dispute resolution?
Yes, we provide mediation and collaborative law options to resolve cases outside court.
Can you handle complex financial divorces?
Yes, we have experience with high-asset divorces and complex property division matters.
