Englewood Contested Divorce Lawyers
Contested Divorce Attorney in Englewood
Prepared for the Hearing, Positioned to Settle
A divorce becomes contested the moment one real issue is in dispute, whether that is the parenting schedule, the house, or maintenance. Johnson Law Group prepares every contested Englewood case as if a judge will decide it, because that preparation is what produces a fair settlement. Think of us as the North Star for your case, a fixed point of honest counsel when the other side is not cooperating.
Our Englewood office sits in the Inverness Business Park, a short drive down Arapahoe Road from the Justice Center where contested hearings are held. Strategy sessions happen by video or in person, and hearing preparation usually happens at the office with the exhibits on the table. Both options are available from the first call.
Family Law We Handle in Englewood
A contested divorce follows a defined sequence: petition, financial disclosures, an initial status conference, temporary orders if needed, discovery, mediation, and finally a permanent orders hearing. For the full walkthrough of that process, start with how a contested divorce works in Colorado.
These related matters often travel with a contested case, and each has its own Englewood page:
- Child custody: Parenting time and decision-making, what Colorado calls parental responsibilities.
- Child support: Setting, modifying, and enforcing support under Colorado’s guideline formula.
- Divorce: Dissolution of marriage in Colorado, from the first filing through the final decree.
- Divorce mediation: Resolving the terms of your divorce with a neutral mediator instead of a contested hearing.
- Domestic partnership: Dissolving a civil union or domestic partnership and sorting out property and parenting.
- High-conflict child custody: Parenting disputes involving serious allegations, court-appointed evaluators, or a parent who will not cooperate.
- High net worth divorce: Business interests, executive compensation, and estates where valuation drives the outcome.
- Modification: Changing parenting time, child support, or maintenance after the decree when circumstances change.
- Orders of protection: Civil protection orders for safety, and how they interact with a pending divorce.
- Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements: Drafting, reviewing, and enforcing marital agreements under Colorado law.
- Property division: Dividing marital property and debt, including homes, businesses, and retirement accounts.
- Spousal maintenance: Colorado’s approach to alimony, from eligibility through amount, duration, and modification.
- Uncontested divorce: When you and your spouse agree on every issue and want the paperwork done right the first time.
Where You Are, Where Your Case Is Heard
Office | Counties Served | Primary Courthouse |
|---|---|---|
Johnson Law Group 385 Inverness Pkwy, #250 Englewood, CO 80112 Office line: (720) 740-2578 | Arapahoe County and the south Denver metro | Eighteenth Judicial District, Arapahoe County Justice Center, 7325 S. Potomac Street, Centennial, CO 80112. The Self-Help Center is in Courthouse II, Room 131. |
Englewood contested divorces are heard by the Arapahoe County District Court at the Justice Center in Centennial. Since Colorado reorganized its judicial districts in 2025, the Eighteenth Judicial District covers Arapahoe County alone, and its domestic relations dockets sit at that building. From our Inverness office, the Justice Center is about five miles northeast, roughly 10 to 15 minutes by car.
If temporary orders are needed while the case is pending, the court can set a temporary orders hearing after the initial status conference. Arapahoe judges commonly order mediation before a contested permanent orders hearing, so most cases get at least one structured chance to settle.
Under Colorado’s domestic relations rule, an initial status conference is held no later than 42 days after the petition is filed. Attorneys on both sides can file a stipulated case management plan instead.
The Attorneys Who Serve Englewood
When you hire Johnson Law Group, you are hiring a team, not a name on a letterhead. Attorney assignments are made by fit: the nature of your case, your priorities, and the level of support you need.
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
Why Englewood Families Trust Johnson Law Group
The first call is not a sales call. We listen to what is happening in your family and what you want to protect. You will leave with a clear read on where you stand, even when it is not what you hoped to hear.
We build your case the way you would want it built. Organized records, early preparation, and a strategy you can actually follow. That work starts on day one, so nothing at the Justice Center catches you flat-footed.
A client portal that keeps you in the loop. Real-time alerts, case milestones, and billing visibility, included at no additional cost. You will always know where your case stands.
We are staffed for contested cases that do not fit a template. Business valuations, forensic accounting, and spouses living in different states land here regularly. The firm’s footprint across Colorado, Illinois, and Wyoming means complexity does not require a second law firm.
No outcome guarantees, only preparation. No lawyer can promise a particular result, and you should be cautious of anyone who does. What we commit to is the preparation, strategy, and communication that give your case its strongest footing.
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, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Talk to an Englewood Contested Divorce Attorney
We know Arapahoe County’s courts, and we know the path through a contested Englewood divorce. Johnson Law Group has served Colorado families since 2015, and we will walk you through what comes next before you commit to anything.
We will connect you with the attorney on our team whose experience fits your case. If another office is more convenient, our Colorado locations offer the same team, with video available everywhere.
Overboard: How to Avoid Sinking in Your Colorado Family Law Case
Written by Family Law Attorney Myles S. Johnson
Divorce doesn’t have to be dramatic. For the litigants, losing your spouse is significant enough. But you can choose the way it affects your daily life. The only guarantee I can give is that the feeling that you have right now will not be the feeling you end with. This is a season in your life, and it must be approached that way.
This acclaimed book positions Johnson Law Group as a thought leader in Colorado family law, providing clients with the same proven strategies that have guided hundreds of families through successful outcomes.