Denver Spousal Maintenance Lawyer
Denver Spousal Maintenance Attorney
Our Denver Spousal Maintenance Lawyers Provide the Help You Need.
Spousal maintenance, sometimes called alimony, isn’t automatic in a Denver divorce. Colorado has advisory guidelines based on income and marriage length, but a judge retains discretion to adjust the amount and duration based on the specific facts.
We help Denver clients on both sides of a maintenance request, whether you are seeking support after a long marriage or responding to a request you believe is unwarranted.
Family Law We Handle in Denver
A Denver spousal maintenance case often pulls in several connected issues. Our Alimony page walks through how that process works under Colorado law; below are the related matters we handle, each covered in depth on its own Denver page:
- Divorce: Uncontested and contested dissolution of marriage.
- Child Custody: Decision-making, parenting time, and post-decree modifications.
- Child Support: Initial orders, modifications, and enforcement.
- Contested Divorce: Divorces where custody, support, or property remain unresolved.
- Divorce Mediation: Resolving divorce issues outside of a courtroom hearing.
- Domestic Partnership: Property and parenting issues for unmarried couples.
- Modification: Changing an existing custody, support, or maintenance order.
- Orders of Protection: Emergency and standard civil protection orders.
- Property Division: Dividing marital assets, debts, and business interests.
- High-Conflict Child Custody: Custody disputes involving safety concerns or repeated violations.
- High Net Worth Divorce: Divorces involving business interests, executive comp, or complex assets.
- Pre & Postnuptial Agreement: Drafting and reviewing marital agreements for Colorado enforceability.
Where You Are, Where Your Case Is Heard
| Office | Counties Served | Primary Courthouse |
|---|---|---|
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Denver (Cherry Creek) 3773 Cherry Creek Drive N., Suite 801 Denver, CO 80209 |
Denver County |
Denver District Court 1437 Bannock Street Denver, CO 80202 2nd Judicial District |
Denver spousal maintenance cases are heard by the Denver District Court, part of the 2nd Judicial District, at the Denver City and County Building. Our Cherry Creek North office is about a 10 to 15 minute drive from the courthouse depending on traffic, and we appear there regularly.
The Attorneys Who Serve Denver
At Johnson Law Group, our team of skilled and understanding legal professionals proudly provides comprehensive, efficient spousal maintenance representation for clients throughout Colorado, including Denver.
Myles S. Johnson
MEMBER
Genet T. Johnson
MEMBER
Shannon M. O'Keefe
CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER, MEMBER
Taylor K. Brice
MANAGING PARTNER, MEMBER
Myron Latney Jr.
LEGAL SERVICE MANAGER, MEMBER
Amber Harrison
SENIOR ATTORNEY
Said Sharbini
SENIOR ATTORNEY
Jason Thacher
SENIOR ATTORNEY
Heidi Whitaker
SENIOR ATTORNEY
Tyler Jay Prescott
SENIOR ATTORNEY
Why Denver Families Trust Johnson Law Group
The first call isn’t a sales call. You’ll 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’d do next if we were in your position.
We prepare Denver spousal maintenance cases thoroughly. Every income history and marriage length is different, so we start with your actual circumstances, build a strategy around them, and document the case as we go.
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.
We’re staffed for cases that don’t fit a template. A closely held business. Executive compensation. A relocation request. An interstate jurisdiction question. Most Denver family cases do not require any of that. When yours does, that is the kind of work we know how to do.
A strategy built around what you actually need. Every case starts with your specific goals. We document the case thoroughly and prepare for every phase before it arrives, so you are in the strongest possible position when it counts.
What to Expect When You Call
Our consultation is built around three things you need before any decisions get made:
- We listen first. Tell us what is going on. The short version is fine, and we will ask the questions that matter.
- We explain what Colorado law says. In plain English, with no lecture and no scare tactics.
- We map your next step. You will leave knowing what comes next: filing, responding, gathering records, or taking time to think it through.
Hear From Our Happy Clients
At Johnson Law Group, your satisfaction is our priority! See for yourself what our clients have to say about working with us.
Spousal Maintenance FAQS
How is spousal maintenance calculated in Denver?
How long does spousal maintenance last in Denver?
Can spousal maintenance be modified later?
Talk to a Denver Spousal Maintenance Lawyer
We know the Denver District Court, we know the kind of spousal maintenance case you are facing, and we will tell you the truth about your options before you commit to anything. Johnson Law Group represents families from our Denver office and other locations across Colorado.
Call (720) 712-3303 or schedule a consultation online. We will match you with the right attorney on our Denver team and get you a clear first step.
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