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Your Trusted Family Law Attorneys in Denver
At Lewis & Matthews, PC, we bring decades of combined legal experience to families navigating complex family law and estate planning matters in Colorado. Our team, led by Jennifer Lewis, combines personal insight from lived experiences with professional expertise to guide clients through divorce, child custody, and estate planning with dignity and minimal conflict. We prioritize clear communication, innovative case management systems, and a compassionate approach to protect clients' rights while fostering amicable resolutions.Our deep understanding of Colorado's legal landscape, including local judges' tendencies, ensures strategic representation tailored to each client's unique needs. With offices in Denver and mountain communities, we serve families across the state, offering personalized solutions that prioritize long-term well-being over short-term legal victories.
Services
Divorce
Child Custody
Child Support
Estate Planning
Mediation
Prenuptial Agreements
Postnuptial Agreements
Cohabitation Agreements
Divorce Decree Modification
Appeals and Modifications
Highlights and features
- We implement a patented 360-degree case approach for comprehensive solutions
- Our QuickTrack case management system ensures efficient legal proceedings
- Attorneys have over 25 years of combined Colorado family law experience
- We maintain direct communication channels for immediate client access
- Our team understands both courtroom litigation and collaborative mediation
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Services
Divorce
Our Colorado-certified family law attorneys guide clients through all aspects of divorce proceedings, from initial filing to final decrees. We specialize in both contested and uncontested divorces, handling property division, spousal support, and post-decree modifications. With deep knowledge of Colorado's 91-day waiting period requirements and local court procedures, we help clients navigate complex legal challenges while minimizing emotional stress through our proprietary QuickTrack case management system.
Child Custody
We represent clients in establishing and modifying parenting plans that prioritize children's best interests. Our attorneys handle allocation of parental responsibilities, visitation rights, and custody modifications, considering factors like parental cooperation and child welfare. With expertise in Colorado's unique terminology around 'joint' and 'primary' parental responsibility, we help clients create sustainable custody arrangements that adapt to changing family dynamics and relocation needs.
Estate Planning
Our comprehensive estate planning services include wills, living trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives tailored to Colorado law. We help clients protect assets, establish guardianship for minors, and create succession plans that minimize probate complications. Our attorneys provide strategic guidance on living wills and trust structures that ensure clients' wishes are honored while protecting beneficiaries' interests through complex family transitions.
Mediation
We facilitate collaborative divorce and custody resolutions through certified mediation services. Our trained mediators help couples negotiate property division, parenting plans, and support agreements in confidential settings. This non-adversarial approach reduces costs and emotional strain while producing legally binding settlements. We maintain strict neutrality while guiding parties toward mutually beneficial solutions that preserve family relationships and avoid courtroom battles.
Child Support
Our attorneys handle all aspects of child support calculations, enforcement, and modifications under Colorado guidelines. We help establish fair support arrangements based on income, custody schedules, and child needs. For clients facing non-payment issues, we employ legal enforcement mechanisms while advocating for reasonable modifications when circumstances change. Our team ensures compliance with state formulas while addressing unique family situations that affect support determinations.
People
Jennifer Lewis
Managing Partner
Practicing since 1988, Jennifer leads our family law practice with extensive courtroom experience and personal insight into divorce challenges. She acquired the firm in 2015, bringing expertise in estate planning and collaborative law to benefit Colorado families.
Amanda Huber
Legal Assistant
Amanda supports clients through all divorce phases since joining in 2022. With prior hospitality management experience, she brings organizational skills to case preparation and client communication while balancing work with her cat Waffles.
Jackie Flanagan
Office Manager
Managing daily operations for over five years, Jackie ensures smooth service delivery. Her Colorado residency provides valuable local insights that enhance our client-focused approach to family law matters.
Questions
What factors determine child custody arrangements in Colorado?
Colorado courts prioritize the child's best interests, considering factors like parental cooperation, stability, and the child's needs when allocating parental responsibilities.
How long does the divorce process take in Colorado?
Minimum 91 days due to mandatory waiting periods, with complex cases taking 6-12 months depending on court schedules and agreement complexity.
Can child support orders be modified after establishment?
Yes, modifications are possible with significant changes in income, custody arrangements, or child's needs affecting the original support calculation.
What estate planning documents are essential for Colorado residents?
Comprehensive plans should include wills, living trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect assets and family interests.
How does your firm handle high-conflict divorce cases?
We combine collaborative approaches with aggressive courtroom representation when necessary, always prioritizing clients' rights and long-term family well-being.
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