Aurora 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. Aurora is Colorado’s third-largest city and spans three counties. For the roughly 87 percent of Aurora residents who live in the Arapahoe County portion, that means the 18th Judicial District and the Arapahoe County Justice Center in Centennial.
Our Englewood office at 385 Inverness Pkwy, Suite 250, is the Johnson Law Group location serving Arapahoe County clients, including Aurora families in the Arapahoe County portion of the city. 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 Aurora
Our Aurora 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.
Aurora Neighborhoods We Serve
Aurora spans approximately 165 square miles across three counties and has more than 400,000 residents, making it Colorado’s third-largest city. This page serves residents in the Arapahoe County portion of Aurora, which accounts for about 87 percent of the city’s population. The Englewood office serves Arapahoe County Aurora clients. Residents in the smaller Adams County and Douglas County portions of Aurora file family law cases in different courts; those details are addressed in the FAQ below.
- Central and West Aurora (Arapahoe County): Original Aurora/Aurora Hills, Meadowood, Aurora Town Center, Lowry redevelopment area, Fitzsimons/Anschutz Medical Campus vicinity, Sable Chase, Seven Hills, Southeast Crossing.
- Southeast Aurora (Arapahoe County): Murphy Creek, Saddle Rock, Saddle Rock Ridge, Tollgate Crossing, Copperleaf, Tallgrass, Aurora Highlands, Waterford at Southlands, Sorrel Ranch, Southlands area neighborhoods.
- North Aurora (Adams County – different courthouse): Tower Triangle, High Point at DIA, and residential areas north of I-70. Adams County Aurora residents file family law cases at the Adams County Justice Center in Brighton. Call us and we will confirm your county.
If you are unsure whether your Aurora address falls in Arapahoe County, Adams County, or Douglas County, call us before your consultation. Your county, not the city name, determines your courthouse.
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
Aurora crosses three county lines. Which court handles your family law case depends on your county, not the city name. Most Aurora residents are in Arapahoe County and file at the Justice Center in Centennial.
| Office | Counties Served | Primary Courthouse |
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Englewood (nearest office)
385 Inverness Pkwy, Suite 250 Englewood, CO 80112 |
Arapahoe County portion of Aurora (central, west, and southeast Aurora : ~87% of the city) |
Arapahoe County Justice Center 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, CO 80112 18th Judicial District |
For Aurora residents in Arapahoe County, family law cases, including divorce, custody, child support, spousal maintenance, and protection orders, are filed and heard at the Arapahoe County Justice Center in Centennial, the primary courthouse for the 18th Judicial District’s Arapahoe County matters. Aurora also has its own Municipal Court at 14999 East Alameda Parkway, but that court handles only city ordinance violations and has no jurisdiction over divorce, custody, or any Arapahoe County family law matter. Aurora residents in Adams County file at the Adams County Justice Center in Brighton, and those in Douglas County file at the Robert A. Christensen Justice Center in Castle Rock. From our Englewood office, the Arapahoe County Justice Center is approximately 5 miles northeast, a drive of about 10 to 15 minutes. Plan to meet with our team in Englewood or by video for case strategy, and to appear in Centennial for hearings.
Why Aurora 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 the Arapahoe County Justice Center 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. An interstate jurisdiction question when one spouse has moved to another state. Most Aurora cases in Arapahoe County 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 Aurora family law case?
Aurora spans three counties, and your courthouse depends on which county your address falls in. Most of Aurora is in Arapahoe County, where family law cases are filed at the Arapahoe County Justice Center, 7325 S. Potomac Street, Centennial, CO 80112, in the 18th Judicial District. If you live in the northern strip of Aurora in Adams County, your case is filed at the Adams County Justice Center in Brighton. If you live in the far southern portion of Aurora in Douglas County, your case is filed at the Robert A. Christensen Justice Center in Castle Rock. The Aurora Municipal Court at 14999 East Alameda Parkway handles only city ordinance violations and has no jurisdiction over divorce or family law in any county. If you are unsure which county your address falls in, we can confirm jurisdiction during your consultation.
Do I have to come into the Englewood office, or can we handle this virtually?
Both options are available. Our Englewood office at 385 Inverness Pkwy, Suite 250, is the nearest Johnson Law Group location to Aurora and serves Arapahoe County clients who prefer in-person meetings. Virtual consultations by video or phone are available for any Arapahoe County client and work equally well for the initial consultation and much of the ongoing case work. Most Aurora families in Arapahoe County 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 Aurora neighborhood I live in for my case?
Yes, in one important way: Aurora crosses three county lines, and your county determines which courthouse handles your family law case. Within the Arapahoe County portion of Aurora, all residents file at the same Arapahoe County Justice Center regardless of neighborhood. Your specific neighborhood does not change your judge assignment or the applicable law. If your Aurora address is in Adams County or Douglas County, you would file in a different court. We can confirm your county during the consultation.
How much will it cost to hire a family law attorney in Aurora?
Family law costs depend on the complexity of your Arapahoe County 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 an Aurora Family Law Attorney
We know the Arapahoe County Justice Center. We know the path through a family law case in Aurora. 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 Aurora clients in Arapahoe 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 Aurora case and get you on the calendar.