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Fort Collins’ Most
Compassionate
Family Law Firm

Fort Collins’ Most

Compassionate

Family Law

Attorneys

Fort Collins
Family Law Attorneys

Compassionate. Innovative. Respected.

Navigating a family law matter can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. Our experienced Fort Collins family lawyers are well-versed in the courts and legal processes of Northern Colorado. We bring clarity, confidence, and compassion to every case, whether you’re facing divorce, custody issues, support disputes, or another family-related challenge. From Fort Collins to Loveland, Greeley, Windsor, and beyond, our dedicated team is here to guide you through every step. Explore how we can help with your family law needs:

Fort Collins
Family Law Attorneys


Compassionate. Innovative. Respected.

Navigating a family law matter can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. Our experienced Fort Collins family lawyers are well-versed in the courts and legal processes of Northern Colorado. We bring clarity, confidence, and compassion to every case, whether you’re facing divorce, custody issues, support disputes, or another family-related challenge. From Fort Collins to Loveland, Greeley, Windsor, and beyond, our dedicated team is here to guide you through every step. Explore how we can help with your family law needs:

Our Fort Collins Office


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Karlee Stoppenhagen
Managing Partner
Fort Collins, CO

Alex Jennings Fort Collins family lawyer

Alex Jennings
Senior Attorney
Fort Collins, CO

Fort Collins family lawyer Joshua Ritter

Joshua Ritter
Associate Attorney
Fort Collins, CO

Fort Collins family lawyer Kyra Burke

Kyra Burke
Associate Attorney
Fort Collins, CO

Chloe Olszewski family lawyer Fort Collins, CO

Chloe Olszewski
Associate Attorney
Fort Collins, CO

Colorado Licensed Legal Paraprofessional Selena Salinas

Selena Salinas
Licensed Legal Paraprofessional
Fort Collins, CO

Fort Collins LLP Chelsea Deeder

Chelsea Deeder
Licensed Legal Paraprofessional
Fort Collins, CO

Need Some Directions?

We are conveniently located at 125 S Howes St, on the second floor of the KeyBank building in Fort Collins, CO.

Upon arrival, please park on the street or in the lot behind the building. Our office is on the second floor of the building.

  • Parking is free
  • Handicap parking and access is on the north side of the building.

There should be someone there to greet you and help you with your appointment needs.

125 S Howes St 2nd Floor,
Fort Collins, CO 80521

Understanding Pricing

 

Our compassionate and technology-driven approach is what saves clients from high attorney fees. By minimizing conflict, you can count on our Fort Collins team to help you achieve a quality outcome at a lower cost, faster.

Legal Fees and Costs

Our Fort Collins Office


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Karlee Stoppenhagen
Managing Partner
Fort Collins, CO

Fort Collins family lawyer Joshua Ritter

Joshua Ritter
Associate Attorney
Fort Collins, CO

Alex Jennings Fort Collins family lawyer

Alex Jennings
Senior Attorney
Fort Collins, CO

Fort Collins family lawyer Kyra Burke

Kyra Burke
Associate Attorney
Fort Collins, CO

Chloe Olszewski family lawyer Fort Collins, CO

Chloe Olszewski
Associate Attorney
Fort Collins, CO

Colorado Licensed Legal Paraprofessional Selena Salinas

Selena Salinas
Licensed Legal Paraprofessional
Fort Collins, CO

Fort Collins LLP Chelsea Deeder

Chelsea Deeder
Licensed Legal Paraprofessional
Fort Collins, CO

Need Some Directions?

We are conveniently located at 125 S Howes St, on the second floor of the KeyBank building in Fort Collins, CO.

Upon arrival, please park on the street or in the lot behind the building. Our office is on the second floor of the building.

  • Parking is free
  • Handicap parking and access are on the north side of the building.

There should be someone there to greet you and help you with your appointment needs.

125 S Howes St 2nd Floor,
Fort Collins, CO 80521

Understanding Pricing

Our compassionate and technology-driven approach is what saves clients from high attorney fees. By minimizing conflict, you can count on our Fort Collins team to help you achieve a quality outcome at a lower cost, faster.


See What Our Clients Are Saying About Our Family Law Attorney’s In Fort Collins

Grady Goodwin
17:28 16 May 25
Can’t speak highly enough about this practice and its legal staff. I had the opportunity working with Alex, Chelsea, and Liz. Very professional, task oriented, and they focus on what’s important.
RYAN SMITH
13:33 14 May 25
Attorney Ritter went above and beyond to understand my family's needs and fought for my child's right to see her father.
Wrex Wright
19:13 05 May 25
Kyra Burke and Caitlin Coons were very professional and responded quickly to any questions or concerns. And I had a lot of questions and concerns. They kept me updated on key filing and mediation dates. Would strongly recommend!
The Greg Bear
17:13 28 Apr 25
Chelsea was fantastic. She was responsive, compassionate, and understanding, and the firm helped me get a divorce quickly and easily. I would recommend them to anyone who needs family law services.
Shikila Lock
15:17 23 Apr 25
Very helpful
Mayra A. Ramirez
21:39 22 Apr 25
I highly recommend paralegal Selena Salina! She was incredibly kind, professional, and efficient throughout my divorce process. Selena made everything smooth and stress-free, handling each step with care and completing everything in a timely manner. I’m truly grateful for her help!
Brett Gies
17:48 22 Apr 25
Selena was very professional and yet warm, friendly and understanding of my situation. She was extremely helpful and informative. I have complete trust in her.
Anne Newland
23:18 13 Apr 25
Karlee Stoppenhagen was amazing during a very difficult parenting case. Karlee and the team at Modern Family, including Liz Catalan, helped to establish my parentage with my daughter and negotiate a parenting plan. Karlee brought her expertise and compassion to a very difficult situation and helped assure the best possible outcome.Grateful lesbian mom!
Chris Tenan
17:32 27 Feb 25
Selena Salinas handled a very sensitive divorce case for me. She is very well versed in the process and very thoughtful in providing the best possible outcome. She displayed tremendous compassion and patience through the whole process. I strongly recommend her for your family law needs.
Mike Zupko
05:35 27 Feb 25
Liz C is amazing, a great paralegal
Ryan Polk
00:19 20 Feb 25
The Jes!
14:39 19 Feb 25
I’ve known Selena Salinas for 6 years and she is so passionate and kind. She is a hard worker and very compassionate and empathetic. She is knowledgeable and helpful and I wouldn’t trust anyone else with my family law needs.
Amber Smith
00:53 15 Feb 25
I've had the pleasure of knowing Selena Salinas for many years. She is a strong, determined individual who also embodies compassion in everything she does. While I hope never to require family law services, I would confidently rely on her expertise and trust her services without hesitation if the need ever arose.
Mark Buckman
23:03 14 Feb 25
Selena Salinas was a powerful advocate with an especially candid approach. She takes the time to engage in meaningful conversations to understand your goals thoroughly. That’s why I highly recommend her services.
Jim Myers
22:32 07 Feb 25
Liz Catalan is definitely and individual that you want working for you on your case. She's very dedicated and gives 110% to whatever she is working on. She's one of those unique individuals that is passionate about serving others and making sure that they are ultimately happy with the outcome. She cares deeply for others and is very empathetic.
Mike Penney
00:20 17 Jan 25
If you are looking for representation I highly recommend Modern Family Law and more specifically Chelsea Deeder a Licensed Legal Paraprofessional out of Fort Collins. I had retained an attorney from another firm previously and that guy basically took 18k from me and did nothing. Good luck getting in touch with him and his billing was highly suspect. I found Modern Family Law after and has been a world of difference. I was recommended their Paraprofessionals as a cost effective alternative to an attorney. Chelsea has been compassionate, attentive to my goals and needs and hands down a much better experience for my child support and custody case. She made me feel heard and supported as well as including me on the goings on keeping me informed every step of the way. If you want and need a hard working, trustworthy and caring representative with an eye for details I could not recommend Chelsea more. An utmost professional at her craft but you never feel like just another client or a number to be processed. Couldn't be more pleased in the night and day difference. Give her a shot you won't be disappointed.
Casey Kjolhede
04:43 27 Jan 22
Karlee Stoppenhagen and her paralegal Selena Salinas made my stressful and uncomfortable journey bearable and understandable. They were patient with my endless questions and took care of all timelines, so I didn't have to. They were always respectful and helpful and their knowlege and skill made me confident throughout the entire process. Highly recommend if you are in need.
LeeAnn Svilar
21:57 11 Oct 21
Very helpful and answered all my questions. Spoke with a lawyer right away.
Brandi Babin
20:57 17 Sep 21
Mrs Stoppenhagen and Selena Salinas were absolutely amazing. Everything was handled to my satisfaction and the advice was always spot on. They didn't try to "wrack up the dollars" and were very efficient. I would use them again if needed and would definitely recommend them to others.
Dr. B Keller
22:35 09 Jan 21
I know Karlee Stoppenhagen to be honest and caring. Her professionalism is unmatched with an unending desire to see any matter to completion. She is someone you can trust.
Grady Goodwin
17:28 16 May 25
Can’t speak highly enough about this practice and its legal staff. I had the opportunity working with Alex, Chelsea, and Liz. Very professional, task oriented, and they focus on what’s important.
RYAN SMITH
13:33 14 May 25
Attorney Ritter went above and beyond to understand my family's needs and fought for my child's right to see her father.
Wrex Wright
19:13 05 May 25
Kyra Burke and Caitlin Coons were very professional and responded quickly to any questions or concerns. And I had a lot of questions and concerns. They kept me updated on key filing and mediation dates. Would strongly recommend!
The Greg Bear
17:13 28 Apr 25
Chelsea was fantastic. She was responsive, compassionate, and understanding, and the firm helped me get a divorce quickly and easily. I would recommend them to anyone who needs family law services.
Shikila Lock
15:17 23 Apr 25
Very helpful
Mayra A. Ramirez
21:39 22 Apr 25
I highly recommend paralegal Selena Salina! She was incredibly kind, professional, and efficient throughout my divorce process. Selena made everything smooth and stress-free, handling each step with care and completing everything in a timely manner. I’m truly grateful for her help!
Brett Gies
17:48 22 Apr 25
Selena was very professional and yet warm, friendly and understanding of my situation. She was extremely helpful and informative. I have complete trust in her.
Anne Newland
23:18 13 Apr 25
Karlee Stoppenhagen was amazing during a very difficult parenting case. Karlee and the team at Modern Family, including Liz Catalan, helped to establish my parentage with my daughter and negotiate a parenting plan. Karlee brought her expertise and compassion to a very difficult situation and helped assure the best possible outcome.Grateful lesbian mom!
Chris Tenan
17:32 27 Feb 25
Selena Salinas handled a very sensitive divorce case for me. She is very well versed in the process and very thoughtful in providing the best possible outcome. She displayed tremendous compassion and patience through the whole process. I strongly recommend her for your family law needs.
Mike Zupko
05:35 27 Feb 25
Liz C is amazing, a great paralegal
Ryan Polk
00:19 20 Feb 25
The Jes!
14:39 19 Feb 25
I’ve known Selena Salinas for 6 years and she is so passionate and kind. She is a hard worker and very compassionate and empathetic. She is knowledgeable and helpful and I wouldn’t trust anyone else with my family law needs.
Amber Smith
00:53 15 Feb 25
I've had the pleasure of knowing Selena Salinas for many years. She is a strong, determined individual who also embodies compassion in everything she does. While I hope never to require family law services, I would confidently rely on her expertise and trust her services without hesitation if the need ever arose.
Mark Buckman
23:03 14 Feb 25
Selena Salinas was a powerful advocate with an especially candid approach. She takes the time to engage in meaningful conversations to understand your goals thoroughly. That’s why I highly recommend her services.
Jim Myers
22:32 07 Feb 25
Liz Catalan is definitely and individual that you want working for you on your case. She's very dedicated and gives 110% to whatever she is working on. She's one of those unique individuals that is passionate about serving others and making sure that they are ultimately happy with the outcome. She cares deeply for others and is very empathetic.
Mike Penney
00:20 17 Jan 25
If you are looking for representation I highly recommend Modern Family Law and more specifically Chelsea Deeder a Licensed Legal Paraprofessional out of Fort Collins. I had retained an attorney from another firm previously and that guy basically took 18k from me and did nothing. Good luck getting in touch with him and his billing was highly suspect. I found Modern Family Law after and has been a world of difference. I was recommended their Paraprofessionals as a cost effective alternative to an attorney. Chelsea has been compassionate, attentive to my goals and needs and hands down a much better experience for my child support and custody case. She made me feel heard and supported as well as including me on the goings on keeping me informed every step of the way. If you want and need a hard working, trustworthy and caring representative with an eye for details I could not recommend Chelsea more. An utmost professional at her craft but you never feel like just another client or a number to be processed. Couldn't be more pleased in the night and day difference. Give her a shot you won't be disappointed.
Casey Kjolhede
04:43 27 Jan 22
Karlee Stoppenhagen and her paralegal Selena Salinas made my stressful and uncomfortable journey bearable and understandable. They were patient with my endless questions and took care of all timelines, so I didn't have to. They were always respectful and helpful and their knowlege and skill made me confident throughout the entire process. Highly recommend if you are in need.
LeeAnn Svilar
21:57 11 Oct 21
Very helpful and answered all my questions. Spoke with a lawyer right away.
Brandi Babin
20:57 17 Sep 21
Mrs Stoppenhagen and Selena Salinas were absolutely amazing. Everything was handled to my satisfaction and the advice was always spot on. They didn't try to "wrack up the dollars" and were very efficient. I would use them again if needed and would definitely recommend them to others.
Dr. B Keller
22:35 09 Jan 21
I know Karlee Stoppenhagen to be honest and caring. Her professionalism is unmatched with an unending desire to see any matter to completion. She is someone you can trust.
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Our Fort Collins Practice Areas


Family Lawyers in Fort Collins

At Modern Family Law, our Fort Collins family law attorneys lead by utilizing a compassionate approach in order to maintain low conflict and manage lower costs. It is important to have a knowledgeable and compassionate family law attorney to provide you with guidance when facing these difficult and life-changing times. While divorce and matters related to family law can often feel like the end, our family law attorneys will help you refocus on the most important factors of your case. They will guide you to a successful resolution to your case so you can gain a fresh start in your life.

Child Custody Lawyers in Fort Collins

It is never easy to deal with matters of child custody and understanding Fort Collins’ laws governing custody cases can be simply overwhelming. Our experienced child custody attorneys in Fort Collins understand how difficult, time-consuming, and stressful these cases are. You may be able to alleviate some of the stresses surrounding your custody matter by working with our team of compassionate Fort Collins custody lawyers. They are here to aid your understanding of your custody matter, focus your attention on what is most important, and help you stay in control of your future.

Divorce Lawyers in Fort Collins

It’s never easy for individuals in Fort Collins to think about divorce. Oftentimes, people are not sure if their marriage is worth saving or if it’s time to call it quits. At Modern Family Law, our experienced and compassionate Fort Collins divorce attorneys go to great lengths to help our clients understand and navigate the divorce process. A better understanding leads to smarter choices.  We guide client expectations and create a partnership between client and lawyer for the best outcome.

Child & Spousal Support Lawyers in Fort Collins

Our Fort Collins child and spousal support attorneys understand how difficult family law matters are to navigate. They can empathize with your situation, provide you with counseling and expert advice in order to guide you to the best possible outcome for you and your family. If you find yourself in need of assistance with a family matter regarding child and spousal support, look no further. Our Fort Collins family lawyers are ready to discuss your case with you now!

Our Fort Collins Practice Areas


Family Lawyers

At Modern Family Law, our Fort Collins family law attorneys lead utilizing a compassionate approach in order to maintain low conflict and manage lower costs. It is important to have a knowledgeable and compassionate family law attorney to provide you with guidance when facing these difficult and life-changing times. While divorce and matters related to family law can often feel like the end, our family law attorneys will help you refocus on the most important factors of your case. They will guide you to a successful resolution to your case so you can gain a fresh start in your life.

Child Custody Lawyers

It is never easy to deal with matters of child custody, and understanding Fort Collins’ laws governing custody cases can be simply overwhelming. Our experienced child custody attorneys in Fort Collins understand how difficult, time-consuming, and stressful these cases are. You may be able to alleviate some of the stresses surrounding your custody matter by working with our team of compassionate Fort Collins custody lawyers. They are here to aid your understanding of your custody matter, focus your attention on what is most important, and help you stay in control of your future.

Divorce Lawyers

It’s never easy for individuals in Fort Collins to think about divorce. Often, people are unsure whether their marriage is worth saving or if it’s time to call it quits. At Modern Family Law, our experienced and compassionate Fort Collins divorce attorneys take great care to help our clients understand and navigate the divorce process. A better understanding leads to smarter choices.  We guide client expectations and create a partnership between the client and the lawyer for the best outcome.

Child & Spousal Support Lawyers

Our Fort Collins child and spousal support attorneys understand how difficult family law matters are to navigate. They can empathize with your situation, provide you with counseling and expert advice in order to guide you to the best possible outcome for you and your family. If you find yourself in need of assistance with a family matter regarding child and spousal support, look no further. Our Fort Collins family lawyers are ready to discuss your case with you now!

Our Calculators


We’re not fans of surprises and we suspect you aren’t either.
We built these divorce calculators just for you, so you know what to expect every step of the way.

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Child Support
Assets and Debts
Spousal Maintenance
Parenting Time

Our Calculators


We’re not fans of surprises and we suspect you aren’t either. We built these divorce calculators just for you, so you know what to expect every step of the way.

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Ongoing Issues for Same-Sex Divorce in Colorado

The big battle over same-sex marriages leads to a battle over sex-sex divorces. That’s important though since it protects the spouse’s rights.

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What Happens if One Parent gets Infected with Coronavirus?

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Our Attorneys Are
Ready To Listen

Our experienced family law attorneys in Fort Collins have the knowledge, resources, and dedication to prepare your case and protect your interests to find the best possible outcome.

Fort Collins New Office Location

Hours: Monday – Friday 8 AM – 5 PM
125 S Howes St, 2nd Floor
Fort Collins, CO 80521


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Our Calculators


We’re not fans of surprises and we suspect you aren’t either. We built these divorce calculators just for you, so you know what to expect every step of the way.




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