Business Details
Trusted Family Law Representation in Colorado
At CNL Law Firm, we provide strategic, results-driven representation in family law and divorce cases across Denver, the Denver Metro area, and throughout Colorado. Our approach combines meticulous legal expertise with personalized attention, ensuring every case is handled with confidentiality, skill, and a commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes. With intentionally limited caseloads, our attorneys prioritize direct communication and discretion, empowering clients through complex legal processes.We believe in fostering collaborative relationships, offering clear guidance that strengthens families and supports long-term well-being. Our team's dedication to excellence has earned the trust of clients who continue to engage with us beyond individual cases.
Services
Divorce Representation
Child Custody
Parenting Disputes
Marital Agreements
Domestic Violence Protection
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of combined experience in Colorado family law
- Our team provides personalized legal strategies tailored to each client's unique situation
- We maintain limited caseloads to ensure dedicated attention to every client
- Our attorneys have successfully handled complex cases involving parental relocation and domestic violence
- We combine aggressive legal advocacy with compassionate client support
What people say
Compassionate legal guidance
Aggressive in fighting for me
Exceptional job navigating complex case
Knowledgeable and professional
Genuine kindness throughout process
Services
Divorce Representation
Our experienced attorneys guide clients through Colorado's divorce process with strategic advocacy and personalized solutions. We handle complex property division, spousal support negotiations, and contested proceedings while maintaining client confidentiality. Our approach balances legal expertise with compassionate support to protect clients' interests during this challenging transition.
Child Custody
We advocate for clients in child custody matters with a focus on children's best interests and parental rights protection. Our team handles custody evaluations, parenting plan development, and modification cases. We provide aggressive representation in contested custody disputes while maintaining a child-centered approach throughout the legal process.
Marital Agreements
Our firm drafts and reviews prenuptial and postnuptial agreements that provide legal clarity and financial protection. We ensure agreements meet Colorado's legal requirements while addressing clients' unique circumstances. Our attorneys help couples establish clear expectations for asset division and spousal support in case of future dissolution.
Domestic Violence Protection
We provide urgent legal protection for clients facing domestic violence through emergency protective orders and long-term safety planning. Our attorneys work closely with law enforcement and social services to ensure client safety while navigating the legal system. We offer compassionate support throughout the entire protection order process.
Post-Decree Modifications
Our team assists clients in modifying existing divorce decrees to reflect changed circumstances. We handle modifications for child support, custody arrangements, and spousal maintenance. We guide clients through the legal requirements for demonstrating substantial changes in circumstances to obtain modified court orders.
People
Christopher N. Little
Owner & Managing Attorney
Christopher N. Little leads CNL Law Firm with extensive family law experience, providing strategic legal counsel while maintaining a client-centered approach that prioritizes long-term well-being and successful case outcomes.
Veronica E. Martinez
Managing Attorney, Director of Litigation
Veronica E. Martinez specializes in complex family law litigation, bringing exceptional skill in handling challenging cases involving parental relocation and high-conflict custody disputes with professional dedication.
Andrew G. Birkeland
Senior Associate Attorney II
Andrew G. Birkeland provides dedicated legal representation in post-decree matters and complex family law cases, combining legal expertise with compassionate client support throughout the legal process.
Rachel Lopez
Senior Associate Attorney I
Rachel Lopez advocates fiercely for clients in divorce and custody cases, known for her professional approach and commitment to protecting clients' rights during high-conflict legal proceedings.
Charles Gibson
Associate Attorney
Charles Gibson assists clients in navigating divorce and custody matters with clear communication and thorough understanding of Colorado family law requirements for effective representation.
Questions
What is Colorado's 'no-fault' divorce policy?
Colorado requires no proof of wrongdoing for divorce. Marital misconduct generally doesn't affect asset division unless involving child safety or financial misconduct.
How does legal separation differ from divorce?
Legal separation maintains marital status while dividing finances and parenting responsibilities. Divorce terminates the marriage and divides assets/debts through court proceedings.
Can I keep personal bank accounts during divorce?
All accounts must be disclosed. Separate property determination considers when funds were earned and whether they were commingled during marriage.
How are marital debts divided?
Debts are equitably distributed similar to assets. The party retaining an asset typically assumes associated debt obligations.
What constitutes common law marriage in Colorado?
Colorado recognizes common law marriage through cohabitation with mutual intent to marry, public representation as married couple, and capacity to legally marry.
Do I need to sell my marital home?
Homes purchased during marriage are marital assets. Retention depends on mortgage feasibility, equity division, and maintenance considerations evaluated case-by-case.
