Introduction

Alexander & Associates LLC builds its entire practice around one area of law: family, and what happens to families when relationships change. From its office at 2625 Redwing Road, Suite 320, in Fort Collins, Colorado 80526, the firm handles divorce, custody, support, and related proceedings for clients across Northern Colorado. The phone number is (970) 725-6626, and free consultations are offered to begin the conversation. The firm’s stated goal is to take the fear and frustration that accompany family legal proceedings and convert those feelings into focus and control, so clients can make decisions clearly rather than reactively.

Family law is one of the most emotionally demanding areas of legal practice. The cases involve children, shared finances, years of accumulated assets, and often long-standing personal conflicts that do not stay neatly within legal boundaries. Alexander & Associates addresses this reality directly. The attorneys avoid legal jargon, communicate clearly about what is and is not achievable, and apply a team approach so that clients benefit from multiple attorneys thinking through their circumstances rather than a single perspective.

Practice Areas

Divorce and Legal Separation

Divorce in Colorado requires addressing property division, debt allocation, and when applicable, spousal maintenance. Colorado is an equitable distribution state, meaning marital assets and debts are divided fairly but not necessarily equally. The firm provides straightforward evaluations of what equitable distribution means in each client’s specific financial situation, covering real property, retirement accounts, business interests, and other assets that require valuation and negotiation.

Legal separation provides an alternative for spouses who wish to live separately and address financial and custody matters without formally ending the marriage. Some clients choose separation for religious, financial, or insurance reasons. The firm handles both dissolution and legal separation proceedings.

Child Custody and Parenting Time

Custody determinations in Colorado address both legal custody, which covers decision-making authority over education, healthcare, and religious upbringing, and physical custody, which governs where the child primarily resides and the schedule for parenting time with each parent. Colorado courts evaluate custody matters using a best-interests standard that considers the child’s relationship with each parent, each parent’s ability to support the child’s relationship with the other parent, and other factors specific to the family.

Parenting time schedules require careful structuring to account for school schedules, extracurricular activities, holiday and vacation time, and the practical logistics of two-household parenting. The firm works through these details with clients to develop schedules that reflect their family’s actual circumstances rather than applying generic templates.

Child Support

Child support in Colorado is calculated using an income shares model that considers both parents’ gross incomes, the parenting time allocation, and additional expenses including health insurance and work-related childcare. The firm explains how the formula applies to each client’s financial situation and what factors can influence the final calculation.

Alimony and Spousal Maintenance

Spousal maintenance in Colorado, often called alimony, may be appropriate when there is a significant disparity in the spouses’ incomes or earning capacities following divorce. Colorado law provides advisory guidelines for the amount and duration of maintenance based on the marriage length and income difference, but courts retain discretion to deviate from those guidelines. The firm evaluates whether maintenance is likely, how it would be calculated, and what arguments support or oppose it in each case.

Modifications

Circumstances change after divorce or custody orders are entered. Job loss, relocation, changes in a child’s needs, or a significant shift in one parent’s circumstances can justify a modification of an existing order. The firm handles post-decree modification proceedings for child custody, parenting time, child support, and spousal maintenance when the required change in circumstances can be demonstrated.

Mediation

Mediation provides an alternative to contested court proceedings for couples willing to negotiate a resolution with the assistance of a neutral third party. The firm supports clients through the mediation process, helping them prepare for sessions, understand proposed terms, and evaluate whether an agreement reached through mediation reflects their legal rights appropriately.

Emergency Proceedings

Some family law situations require immediate court action. The firm handles emergency filings involving parenting time restrictions and other situations where a child’s safety or a parent’s ability to maintain contact requires prompt court intervention. Colorado courts can issue emergency orders on an expedited basis when the circumstances justify it, and the firm understands how to present those circumstances effectively.

Team Approach

Alexander & Associates operates with a team model, meaning client matters benefit from the combined attention of multiple attorneys rather than a single lawyer working in isolation. This structure is particularly valuable in family law cases, where strategy, document review, and court preparation can involve parallel work streams. Clients receive the benefit of collective legal judgment while maintaining clear communication about who is working on their case and what is happening.

Location and Service Area

The office is located at 2625 Redwing Road, Suite 320, Fort Collins, CO 80526. Fort Collins sits at the northern end of Colorado’s Front Range, and the firm serves clients in the surrounding Northern Colorado region. The (970) area code and the Fort Collins address position the firm to serve Larimer County and adjacent communities.

Client Focus

Free consultations are available to begin evaluating a case and understanding what representation would involve. The firm’s approach emphasizes clarity over legal complexity. Attorneys explain options without jargon, provide honest assessments of realistic outcomes, and help clients establish practical goals rather than pursuing legal positions that the facts do not support. That candor can feel uncomfortable early in a case but tends to produce better decisions and more sustainable resolutions.

The focus on helping clients move from fear and frustration to focus and control is not a marketing phrase; it reflects a practical recognition that clients who understand their situation make better choices about negotiation, settlement, and when to litigate.

FAQ

Can I modify a child custody order after it is entered?
Yes, but Colorado requires showing a substantial and continuing change in circumstances that makes the existing order inappropriate. Minor disagreements or temporary changes typically do not meet that standard. Significant events, such as a parent’s relocation, a change in the child’s needs, or documented safety concerns, are more likely to support a modification.

What is the difference between legal separation and divorce in Colorado?
Legal separation addresses the same issues as divorce, including property division, custody, and support, but does not formally end the marriage. Parties who separate legally remain legally married, which has implications for inheritance rights, insurance coverage, and the ability to remarry. A legal separation can later be converted to a dissolution of marriage.

How is spousal maintenance calculated in Colorado?
Colorado has advisory guidelines based on the length of the marriage and the difference in the parties’ adjusted gross incomes. These guidelines suggest an amount and duration, but courts retain discretion to adjust based on the specific circumstances of the marriage, the standard of living established during the marriage, and each spouse’s financial resources and earning capacity.

What happens in an emergency custody situation?
When a child’s safety requires immediate court action, an emergency motion can be filed seeking a temporary order restricting parenting time or granting other protective relief. The court may act on such a motion on an expedited basis. The threshold for emergency relief is high, requiring evidence of immediate harm or risk rather than general concerns.

Does Alexander & Associates handle both contested and uncontested divorces?
Yes. Uncontested cases where parties agree on the major issues proceed more efficiently and at lower cost. Contested matters where disputes over property, custody, or support require negotiation or litigation are also handled. The firm’s team approach is particularly valuable in complex contested proceedings.

Closing

Alexander & Associates has structured its practice so that every case is a family law case, handled by a team that brings multiple perspectives to each client’s circumstances. For individuals in Fort Collins and Northern Colorado facing divorce, custody disputes, or post-decree changes, the firm offers free consultations to assess the situation and outline what legal representation would involve. Call (970) 725-6626 to get started.

Website: alexanderfamily.law