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Why Fort Collins Parents Choose Johnson Law Group
Three things that define every family law case we take.
Each one answers the question every Larimer County parent asks first: will this attorney actually fight for my relationship with my children?
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Family law is all we do.
No criminal defense. No personal injury. Every attorney here practices family law every day across the full range of matters: divorce, custody, support, property division, modifications, and relocation. Depth across every chapter of your case, not just one.
No criminal defense. No personal injury. No estate dabbling. Every attorney here practices family law every day, which means deeper experience with the issues that decide your case.
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Your North Star.
Before we file anything, we name what comes next. You will know the hearing strategy, the realistic timeline in the 8th Judicial District, and the range of outcomes for your children. No vague reassurances. No surprise filings.
We name what comes next, in plain language, before we file anything. You will know the strategy, the timeline, and what your case is likely to cost. No promises we can't keep.
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You stay in the loop.
Every client gets our Advanced Client Portal at no extra cost: real-time case alerts, billing visibility, and a dedicated Client Care Specialist. You always know where your case stands.
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What Fort Collins Parents Say
Trusted by parents across Larimer County.
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"Made what I thought was going to be an impossible process so much easier."
Helped me through a difficult divorce. Very professional, and caring. Everything was handled well, they listened to all my concerns, and responded in a timely manner. I would highly recommend using Johnson Law Group.
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Sonja
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★★★★★
"Exceptional in applying the law, and very responsive."
I have a high-profile case involving a custody matter that stretched across multiple states. At one point I had 4 law firms in 4 different states. Johnson Law Group stood out as the best, exemplifying integrity, fairness, and strategy.
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Jorel S.
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★★★★★
"Spectacular. From the initial phone call he gave great direction on how to proceed."
Worked with Said and he helped me step by step to get what I was looking for. From the legal team to Cory at the front desk, everyone at the firm is top-notch. I have already recommended two different individuals to Johnson Law Group.
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Brady M.
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"A smooth process from start to finish."
Took great care guiding the process drafting a prenuptial agreement. He was responsive, efficient, and coordinated well with my wife's attorney. Very happy with the final result.
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THE TEAM
Fort Collins custody attorneys ready to guide you.
Founding partners, members, and senior attorneys with deep Colorado custody and parenting-time experience. Photo placeholders below; real headshots drop in at deployment. Photo placeholders below; real headshots drop in at deployment.
Genet T. Johnson
Member · CO-FOUNDER
Former classical musician turned award-winning family law attorney. Yale University B.A.
Former classical musician turned award-winning family law attorney. Yale University B.A. Colorado Supreme Court internship.
Myles S. Johnson
Member · FOUNDER
Super Lawyers 2018 to 2024. Author of Overboard.
Super Lawyers selections 2018 to 2024. Author of Overboard: How to Avoid Sinking in Your Colorado Family Law Case.
Shannon M. O'Keefe
Chief Operations Officer · Member
Super Lawyers selected. Operational leadership, client experience, and case process design.
Super Lawyers selected. Operational leadership and case process design.
Myron L. Latney Jr.
Managing Partner · Member
Super Lawyers selected. Front Range family law experience.
Super Lawyers selected. Multi-jurisdictional family law experience across the Front Range.
Jason Thacher
Senior Attorney
Veteran trial advocate. More than 600 cases handled across divorce, custody, and high-conflict matters.
Veteran trial advocate. More than 600 cases handled.
Said Sharbini
Senior Attorney
Family law trial and negotiation. Cited by clients for step-by-step guidance through complex divorces.
Family law trial and negotiation. Step-by-step guidance through complex divorces.
What We Handle
Every dimension of your custody case.
Whether you are establishing a parenting plan for the first time or fighting a modification in Larimer County, these are the issues where custody cases are won and lost.
Parenting Time
Establishing and enforcing schedules that reflect your role in your children's lives, before or after divorce in Larimer County.
Establishing and enforcing schedules that reflect your role in your children's lives.
Decision-Making
Legal authority over education, healthcare, and religious upbringing — sole, joint, or allocated by the 8th Judicial District.
Legal authority over education, healthcare, and religious upbringing in Larimer County.
Maintenance calculations under Colorado's updated formulas and modifications when circumstances materially change.
Spousal Maintenance
When a parent wants to move with the children, Colorado's relocation statute is complex. We handle both sides.
When circumstances materially change, we petition the 8th Judicial District for modifications that reflect your current reality.
Modifications
Petitioning the 8th Judicial District when circumstances have materially changed.
How It Works
From overwhelmed to oriented.
Three steps between where you are and a parenting plan you can build your life around.
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Free consultation
A direct conversation. We listen, ask the questions that actually matter, and tell you what we see.
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Your case roadmap
Strategy, timeline, and cost expectations laid out in plain English. No vague answers.
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Steady representation
You stay in the loop at every milestone. We file, negotiate, and litigate when we have to.
We handle the full range of family law matters in Larimer County: divorce (contested and uncontested), child custody and parenting time, child support, spousal maintenance, property division, modifications to existing orders, relocation disputes, paternity, guardianship, adoption, and prenuptial and postnuptial agreements. If it falls under Colorado family law, we handle it in Fort Collins and across Larimer County.
Yes. Colorado is a no-fault state, which means you do not need to prove wrongdoing to file. Either spouse can file stating the marriage is irretrievably broken. This does not mean the process is automatic — contested issues around property, custody, and support still require strategy and advocacy in the 8th Judicial District.
It depends on the matter. An uncontested divorce can finalize shortly after Colorado's 91-day waiting period. Contested divorce with custody and asset disputes can run 9 to 18 months. A custody modification or support modification can resolve in a few months if uncontested, or go to a hearing in Larimer County if disputed. We will give you a realistic timeline at the free consultation based on your specific facts.
Yes. Child support, spousal maintenance, and parenting time orders can all be modified when there has been a substantial and continuing change in circumstances. Common triggers include a parent's relocation, a significant income change, a child's changing needs, or safety concerns. The 8th Judicial District evaluates every modification against the current best-interest standard. We can tell you at the consultation whether your situation qualifies.
A direct conversation with a Fort Collins family law attorney. We review your situation, identify which area of family law applies, explain how the 8th Judicial District approaches your type of matter, and give you a realistic picture of the likely path and cost of representation. No pressure to retain on the spot. You leave with real information you can act on.
Common Questions
Questions parents ask before they call.
Your North Star · Free Custody Consultation
Your children deserve a parent who has a real plan.
One conversation tells you where your custody case stands in Larimer County and what comes next. No pressure. A clear path forward.
Your N★RTH STAR for divorce, custody, and family transitions across Colorado.
Your N★RTH STAR for divorce, custody, and family transitions across Colorado.
Denver
3773 Cherry Creek Drive North
Suite 801, East Tower
Denver, CO 80209
Commerce City
13599 East 104th Avenue
Suite 300
Commerce City, CO 80022
Colorado Springs
2139 Chuckwagon Road
Suite 210
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
Fort Collins
2580 E Harmony Road
Suite 201
Fort Collins, CO 80528
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385 Inverness Parkway Suite 250
Englewood, CO 80112
Denver
3773 Cherry Creek Drive North
Suite 801, East Tower
Denver, CO 80209
Fort Collins
2580 E Harmony Road
Suite 201
Fort Collins, CO 80528
Commerce City
13599 East 104th Avenue
Suite 300
Commerce City, CO 80022
Colorado Springs
2139 Chuckwagon Road
Suite 210
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
Englewood
385 Inverness Parkway Suite 250
Englewood, CO 80112
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Fort Collins Child Custody Lawyers
Protecting your relationship with your children.
Custody matters in Larimer County move fast and the stakes are personal. Our Fort Collins attorneys clarify how the 8th Judicial District weighs parenting time and decision-making, so you enter every hearing and negotiation with a clear strategy, not just hope.
Custody matters in Larimer County move fast and the stakes are personal. Our Fort Collins attorneys clarify how the 8th Judicial District weighs parenting time and decision-making, so you enter every hearing and negotiation with a clear strategy, not just hope.
Fort Collins Child Custody Lawyers
★ Super Lawyers Selected
Each one answers the question every Larimer County parent asks first: will this attorney fight for my relationship with my children?
Founding partners, members, and senior attorneys with deep Colorado family law experience.
The four issues where divorces are won and lost.
Real reviews from parents who came to us when their relationship with their children was on the line.
The information on this page is for general information purposes only. Nothing on this page should be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. This information is not intended to create, and receipt or viewing does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship.
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