Westminster Family Law & Divorce Attorneys
When a family is going through divorce, a custody dispute, or a support matter, the process does not stall because the law is unclear. It stalls because no one is steering. Johnson Law Group is a family-law-only firm, founded in 2015, built around one premise: families in transition deserve a prepared, focused guide. Westminster sits across both Adams and Jefferson counties, and knowing which court governs your case is the first thing a prepared guide sorts out. For Adams County Westminster residents, that means the 17th Judicial District in Brighton.
Our Commerce City office at 13599 East 104th Avenue, Suite 300, is the Johnson Law Group location dedicated to Adams County clients, including Westminster families whose addresses fall in Adams County. We serve clients in person at that office, with virtual consultations by video or phone available for families whose schedules or circumstances make the drive impractical.
Schedule a no-pressure consultation: call (720) 640-8463 or book a time online. We listen first, explain what you are facing under Colorado law, and give you a clear next step, whether or not you hire us.
Family Law We Handle in Westminster
Our Westminster representation is focused on family law. If your matter falls into one of these areas, we can represent you.
- Divorce: Dissolution of marriage in Colorado, whether uncontested or contested.
- Child Custody: Decision-making, parenting time, and post-decree modifications.
- Child Support: Initial orders, modifications, and enforcement under Colorado guidelines.
- Spousal Maintenance: Temporary and long-term support orders, including modifications.
- Property Division: Division of marital assets and debts, including high-asset cases.
- Paternity: Establishing legal parentage and the rights that follow.
- Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements: Drafting and reviewing marital agreements for Colorado enforceability.
- Adoption: Stepparent and family adoptions filed in the appropriate county court.
- Guardianship: Guardianship of minors and related protective arrangements.
Westminster Neighborhoods We Serve
Westminster spans approximately 34 square miles across Adams and Jefferson counties, approximately 9 miles northwest of downtown Denver, with about 116,000 residents. The city straddles the county line, which means your neighborhood determines both your county and your courthouse. Adams County Westminster covers the eastern side of the city, while Jefferson County Westminster covers the western side. Our Commerce City office serves residents whose addresses fall in Adams County.
- East Westminster (Adams County): Sheridan Green, Legacy Ridge, Stratford Lakes, Church Ranch, Cotton Creek, Countryside, Country Hills, Shaw Heights, Twin Lakes, Quail Ridge, Hyland Greens, Bradburn Village, Shoenberg Farms, Northpark.
- Central and West Westminster (Jefferson County): Kings Mill, The Farm, Westminster Hills, Westmoor, Interlocken, Legacy Ridge West, Standley Lake area neighborhoods. Note: Jefferson County residents in these areas file family law cases at the Jefferson County Combined Court in Golden, not the Adams County Justice Center. Call us and we will confirm jurisdiction for your address.
- Townhome and Condominium Communities: Communities along 104th Avenue, 112th Avenue, Federal Boulevard, and the US-36 corridor serve both county portions of Westminster.
If you are unsure whether your Westminster address is in Adams County or Jefferson County, call us before your consultation. Jurisdiction matters, and we will confirm which court governs your case.
At Johnson Law Group, we believe that divorce shouldn’t define your future, it should position you for growth and healing. Let our family help yours. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and begin the journey toward your next chapter.
Where You Are, Where Your Case Is Heard
Westminster is one of the few Colorado cities that crosses a county line, which means the answer to “where is my case filed?” depends on which side of the city you live on.
| Office | Counties Served | Primary Courthouse |
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Commerce City 13599 E. 104th Avenue, Suite 300 Commerce City, CO 80022 |
Adams County portion of Westminster (eastern Westminster, including Sheridan Green, Legacy Ridge, Stratford Lakes, Church Ranch, Cotton Creek, and other Adams County neighborhoods) |
Adams County Justice Center 1100 Judicial Center Drive Brighton, CO 80601 17th Judicial District |
For Westminster residents in Adams County, family law cases, including divorce, custody, child support, spousal maintenance, and protection orders, are filed and heard at the Adams County Justice Center in Brighton, the single courthouse for all 17th Judicial District Adams County matters. Westminster also has its own Municipal Court at 3030 Turnpike Drive, but that court handles only city ordinance and traffic violations and has no jurisdiction over divorce, custody, or any Adams County Family Law matter. Westminster residents in Jefferson County file at the Jefferson County Combined Court in Golden instead. From our Commerce City office, the Adams County Justice Center is approximately 20 miles northeast via I-76 and US-85, a drive of about 25 to 30 minutes. If you are unsure which county covers your address, we will confirm jurisdiction before any filings are made.
Why Westminster Families Trust Johnson Law Group
The first call is not a sales call. You will talk to an attorney who listens before recommending anything. We ask the questions that matter, walk you through what Colorado law actually says about your situation, and tell you what we would do next. Guidance over conversion. That is the part clients tell us makes the difference when they were deciding who to hire.
We build cases the way you would want yours built. Family law is not a product. Two cases that look identical on paper can take very different paths once you look at the children, the assets, and the shared history. We start with what you need protected, build a strategy around it, and document the case as we go. Showing up to court prepared is not optional. It is how we work.
A client portal that keeps you in the loop. When you hire Johnson Law Group, you get access to our Client Portal at no additional cost. Real-time alerts on every case milestone, transparent billing, and a direct line to your legal team and Client Care Specialist. You will know where your case stands without having to chase updates.
We are staffed for cases that do not fit a template. A custody arrangement complicated by a parent’s relocation. A business interest or retirement account that needs proper valuation. A cross-county jurisdictional question when spouses live in different parts of Westminster. Most cases do not require any of that. When yours does, that is the kind of work we know how to do.
No outcome guarantees. Only preparation. No serious family law attorney can promise you a specific result, and we will not tell you what you want to hear to close a consultation. What we commit to is the preparation: a strategy that fits the facts, a documented case, and honest communication at every stage so you never feel blindsided.
Ready to talk? Call (720) 640-8463 or schedule a no-pressure consultation.
What to Expect When You Call
Our consultation process is straightforward and built around three things you need before any decisions get made:
- We listen first. Tell us what is happening. The short version is fine, and we will ask the questions that matter.
- We explain what Colorado law says. In plain English. No lecture, no scare tactics, no pressure.
- We map the next step. You will leave the consultation with a clear sense of what comes next: filing, responding, gathering records, or pausing to think it through.
We know Colorado’s courts. We know the path through this kind of case. And we will walk you through what comes next before you commit to anything. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and begin the journey toward your next chapter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which court handles my Westminster family law case?
Westminster spans both Adams County and Jefferson County, so the courthouse that handles your family law case depends on which county your address falls in. If you live in the eastern portion of Westminster in Adams County, your case is filed at the Adams County Justice Center, 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO 80601, in the 17th Judicial District. If you live in the western portion of Westminster in Jefferson County, your case is filed at the Jefferson County Combined Court in Golden. The Westminster Municipal Court at 3030 Turnpike Drive handles only city ordinance and traffic violations and has no jurisdiction over divorce or family law in either county. If you are unsure which county your address falls in, we can help you determine jurisdiction during your consultation.
Do I have to come into the Commerce City office, or can we handle this virtually?
Both options are available. Our Commerce City office at 13599 East 104th Avenue, Suite 300, is the nearest Johnson Law Group location and serves Adams County Westminster clients who prefer in-person meetings. Virtual consultations by video or phone are available for any Adams County client and work equally well for the initial consultation and much of the ongoing case work. Most Westminster families use a combination of in-person and virtual meetings depending on the stage of the case.
My spouse recently moved out of state. Can Johnson Law Group still help?
Yes. Johnson Law Group is licensed in Colorado, Illinois, Florida, and Wyoming. When one spouse relocates to another state, questions of jurisdiction arise around which state governs the divorce filing, where custody matters should be heard, and how interstate custody agreements are enforced. Those cross-state questions are exactly the kind of work our multi-state team is built to assess. Schedule a consultation and we will evaluate which state has jurisdiction and what the filing path looks like for your specific situation.
Does it matter which Westminster neighborhood I live in for my case?
Yes, in one important way: Westminster crosses the Adams County and Jefferson County line, and your county determines which courthouse handles your case. Beyond that, all Adams County Westminster residents file in the same court regardless of neighborhood. Your neighborhood does not affect your judge assignment or the applicable law. If you are unsure whether your address is in Adams County or Jefferson County, we can help you determine jurisdiction during the consultation.
How much will it cost to hire a family law attorney in Westminster?
Family law costs depend on the complexity of your matter and how much can be resolved without court intervention. We discuss fees transparently at the consultation and will not quote representation without understanding your situation. Call (720) 640-8463 or schedule a consultation and we will give you a realistic picture of what your specific case is likely to involve.
I am not sure what kind of legal help I need yet. What should I do?
Start with a consultation. You do not need to have your situation fully categorized before you call. Tell us what is happening, and we will identify what area of family law applies, explain the typical process, and help you determine whether Johnson Law Group is the right fit. No commitment is required from the consultation, and no pressure is applied. The consultation exists to give you clarity, not to close a sale.
Talk to a Westminster Family Law Attorney
We know the Adams County Justice Center. We know the path through a family law case in Westminster. And we will walk you through what comes next before you commit to anything.
Our Colorado family law attorneys handle divorce, custody, support, and related matters across the state with the preparation and steadiness these cases require. With locations across Colorado, we represent Westminster clients in Adams County family law matters and help families navigate the legal process with clear guidance and realistic expectations.
Call (720) 640-8463 or schedule a consultation online. A Johnson Law Group team member will confirm the right attorney for your Westminster case and get you on the calendar.