Fort Collins Divorce & Family Law Attorneys

I've worked with Kyra and Monica on several of my cases, and I've been very happy with their performance, responsiveness, and knowledge. They take the time to listen, understand the details of each situation, and provide thoughtful guidance. I especially appreciate that they're honest about what to expect and offer realistic advice regarding potential outcomes.

My divorce was one of the most difficult, stressful, and emotionally complex experiences of my life. It involved children and what is often described as a "high-conflict" case—a term that can obscure the reality of relationships marked by significant power imbalances. With that context, I can say without hesitation that attorney Alex Jennings and her paralegal, Liz Catalan, were the right team to have by my side throughout a two-year case that ultimately concluded with a two-day trial. Alex Jennings brings a rare combination of legal skill, strategic judgment, and compassion. She understands the dynamics of domestic and intimate partner violence and how trauma can affect both people and legal proceedings. Just as importantly, she understands the limitations of the family court system. She never promised outcomes the system could not deliver. Instead, she developed a thoughtful legal strategy grounded in the realities of the law while creating space for my experiences to be heard without allowing them to derail the case. Before hiring Alex, I worked with two other attorneys. One provided well-intentioned advice but lacked the strategic approach my case required. The second saw how devastated I was and underestimated both my case and my ability to move forward. Alex recognized my grief without defining me by it. She helped me make informed, collaborative decisions based on the legal realities of my case, and that approach made all the difference. Liz Catalan was equally exceptional. Divorce litigation involves countless deadlines, filings, financial disclosures, reports, and administrative details. Earlier in my case, a missed deadline by prior counsel had lasting consequences. Liz's attention to detail, organization, and responsiveness gave me confidence that nothing was slipping through the cracks. A strong attorney is invaluable, but a strong attorney supported by an outstanding paralegal is even more so. The final outcome reflected a fairly typical Colorado 50/50 arrangement, and like many people who endure a hard-fought divorce, I did not leave the process completely satisfied. That dissatisfaction is with the limitations of the family court system—not with the representation I received. Given the circumstances and the challenges I faced throughout my marriage and divorce, Alex and Liz helped me achieve the best outcome realistically available. If you are navigating a complex divorce, particularly one involving domestic or intimate partner violence, I highly recommend Alex Jennings and Liz Catalan. They are knowledgeable, strategic, compassionate, and unwavering advocates who understand both the law and the people it affects.

Selena and Monica are amazing. Selena took time and helped with all of my questions and was very responsive to everything that I asked. I will recommend them to anyone that might need someone that has your back in a rough time.

Ariel Williams and Michelle Stice of Modern Family Law created a very positive, professional and thoughtful legal experience. Communication was top notch, turnaround time very efficient and listening skills were always apparent....highly recommend!

Selena with Modern Family law was very professional, responsive and made this difficult time as smooth and reassuring as possible. I would highly recommend Modern Family Law and Selena for Family law matters. Two thumbs up!

Alex and Liz helped us out with a family issue. When we called, they put us on the schedule for the next day. It was an emergency family issue. Alex was very understanding and professional. Liz helped every step of the way. They understood the emotions and let us tell our story without judgement. Alex was at every court date, answering all of our questions and making sure we stood strong. Liz made sure all the paperwork we needed we had filled out, and looked past all the emotions that came out without holding a grudge. If you find yourself needing family law. Make sure you give this amazing duo a call.