Business Details
8 Years
experience
Trusted Divorce & Family Law Attorneys in Longmont, Colorado
Ellison Law is a dedicated legal practice serving clients in Boulder, Weld, and Larimer Counties. Our husband-and-wife team, Will and Emily Ellison, combine personalized service with extensive experience in divorce and family law matters. We prioritize direct communication with clients, maintaining manageable caseloads to ensure focused representation. Our practice covers complex asset division, child custody, spousal maintenance, and marital agreements. Both attorneys actively participate in legal community organizations, with Emily serving as former Boulder County Bar Association President and Will as former Boulder Interdisciplinary Committee President.We specialize in translating complex legal processes into understandable terms while advocating for clients' best interests. Our approach emphasizes conflict reduction through strategic negotiation while maintaining readiness for courtroom representation when necessary. The firm serves Longmont, Boulder, Greeley, Loveland, and surrounding areas with comprehensive family law solutions.
Services
Divorce Representation
Child Custody
Child Support
Alimony
Marital Agreements
Details
- Year established: 2018
Highlights and features
- We maintain manageable caseloads for focused client representation
- Direct attorney communication throughout your case
- Specialized experience with complex asset divorces and business valuations
- Active leadership roles in Colorado legal professional organizations
- Proven track record in Northern Colorado family court systems
What people say
Personalized legal solutions
Compassionate representation
Effective case preparation
Prompt communication
Community legal knowledge
Services
Divorce Representation
Full-spectrum divorce legal services including asset division, spousal maintenance, and court representation. Our attorneys handle contested and uncontested cases with equal dedication to client needs. We focus on minimizing conflict while protecting financial and parental rights through strategic negotiation or litigation when necessary.
Child Custody
Comprehensive child custody representation addressing parenting time schedules and decision-making responsibilities. We help establish workable custody arrangements considering children's best interests while protecting parental rights. Our experience includes complex custody disputes and interstate custody matters.
Marital Agreements
Drafting and review of prenuptial and postnuptial agreements tailored to individual circumstances. Our services ensure proper documentation of property rights and financial expectations for couples entering or during marriage. We provide clear legal guidance on agreement enforceability and implications.
Spousal Maintenance
Expert evaluation and negotiation of spousal support arrangements. We analyze financial disparities between spouses to determine appropriate maintenance levels and duration. Our representation includes temporary support during divorce proceedings and long-term maintenance determinations.
Child Support
Accurate calculation and negotiation of child support obligations based on Colorado guidelines. We consider parenting time percentages and income factors to establish fair support arrangements. Our services include modification requests for changing circumstances and enforcement actions when needed.
People
Emily Ellison
Attorney
Former Boulder County Bar Association President with extensive family law experience. Specializes in protecting client rights during divorce proceedings and custody matters. Offers practical legal solutions informed by judicial process understanding.
William Ellison
Attorney
Experienced in estate and family law matters across three states. Focuses on complex divorce cases involving property division and child custody. Combines legal expertise with personalized client support for effective case resolution.
Questions
How long does a Colorado divorce take?
Minimum 91 days statutory waiting period. Most cases resolve in 6-9 months, though complex cases may take longer.
Can you represent both spouses?
Ethical rules prevent representing both parties. We can only represent one spouse in divorce proceedings.
Do you handle child custody cases?
Yes, we specialize in parental responsibility determinations and parenting time schedule creation.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Boulder, Weld, and Larimer Counties including Longmont, Boulder, Greeley, and Loveland.
How are child support payments calculated?
Based on parenting time percentages and both parents' gross monthly incomes per Colorado guidelines.
Do you offer initial consultations?
Yes, we provide initial case strategy consultations after reviewing your completed intake form.
