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The Jones Law Firm, PC is comprised of a dedicated and committed group of lawyers and staff who are competent in all areas of family law. We work intimately with our clients to determine what the best course of action is for each individual case. We recognize that different clients have different needs and so we focus on individual case strategies instead of taking

a cookie cutter approach. Once the client's unique action plan is developed, we work aggressively and tirelessly to get results. A Denver family lawyer at Jones Law Firm commits to the case at hand and is determined to achieve client goals. If you are seeking counsel on divorce, post-decree modification, fathers' rights in Denver or just need help with child support modification or child custody modification, contact us. We are experienced in all types of family law cases. Our commitment is to you and to helping you get through this difficult time. Clients coming to our firm for legal help may have a lot on their mind. We feel it is our duty to help alleviate our clients of as much stress and worry as possible. We listen to all the client has to say and also observe what they don't say. It is our goal that the client feels confident and at ease about their case after any consultation with our firm. Client-Attorney Relationship Based on Commitment

At Jones Law Firm, PC, we believe that we serve our clients best when our counsel is accompanied by education on the legal aspects of their case. We feel that a well-informed client helps create a stronger, more effective strategy for attainting client goals. Whether the client's best interests are served by an amicable out-of-court resolution or through aggressive and competent litigation, we make sure the client is an effective part of the process. To learn more about our firm or to request a legal consultation, call Jones Law Firm, PC today. (303)799-8155
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Joint decision-making depends on good-faith participation.When one parent stops participating, the other parent may be l...
06/03/2026

Joint decision-making depends on good-faith participation.

When one parent stops participating, the other parent may be left with responsibility but not clear authority.
The pattern often looks familiar.
Messages about doctor's appointments go unanswered.
Decisions get made unilaterally and reported after the fact.
Discussions become hostile, circular, or unproductive.
Deadlines pass.

The parent trying to move things forward ends up making decisions alone because no one else is meaningfully at the table.

If this sounds familiar, the first point matters.

Noticing the problem does not make you the high-conflict parent. Recognizing that joint decision-making has stopped functioning is the beginning of evaluating the issue, not evidence that you are the problem.

Colorado law contemplates this situation. The path forward depends on the facts.

Read more:
https://denverdivorceattorneys.com/joint-does-not-always-mean-equal-decision-making-responsibility-in-colorado/

New on the Jones Law Firm blog:Joint Does Not Always Mean Equal: Decision-Making Responsibility in ColoradoParenting tim...
06/03/2026

New on the Jones Law Firm blog:
Joint Does Not Always Mean Equal: Decision-Making Responsibility in Colorado

Parenting time determines where a child is. Decision-making responsibility determines who has legal authority over the major choices: education, medical care, mental health treatment, religious upbringing.

Colorado law treats those allocations separately. A parent can have substantial parenting time and limited decision-making authority. A parent can have less parenting time and meaningful decision-making authority. The allocation that ends up in the decree may stay in place for years.

Many parents focus on the calendar during negotiation because the calendar is visible. Decision-making feels theoretical when the next major decision may not arrive for months. By the time the decision arrives, the allocation that seemed acceptable on paper can feel very different in real life.

In this article:
• What decision-making responsibility means under Colorado law
• Why the allocation matters at the time of negotiation
• What to ask before agreeing to joint decision-making
• What to do if joint decision-making has stopped functioning
• How Colorado modifies decision-making orders under C.R.S. 14-10-131
• What documentation helps an attorney evaluate the situation
• A note on House Bill 26-1309 and the changing Colorado law

Decision-making authority compounds. The choices made about school enrolment, medical care, and therapy shape years of the child's development. The allocation in the decree governs who has the final say.

Read the full article:
https://denverdivorceattorneys.com/joint-does-not-always-mean-equal-decision-making-responsibility-in-colorado/

Under Colorado law, decision-making responsibility is part of the allocation of parental responsibilities and is evaluat...
06/02/2026

Under Colorado law, decision-making responsibility is part of the allocation of parental responsibilities and is evaluated under the child's best interests.

It can include major decisions involving a child's education, health care, religious upbringing, and other significant issues.

Each category can be allocated jointly, solely to one parent, or split by category. Knowing which option fits your situation is one of the most important conversations to have with your attorney.

Read the full guide:
https://denverdivorceattorneys.com/joint-does-not-always-mean-equal-decision-making-responsibility-in-colorado/



Most parents do not think carefully about decision-making until they are forced to.They focus on the parenting plan, the...
06/01/2026

Most parents do not think carefully about decision-making until they are forced to.

They focus on the parenting plan, the calendar, the overnights, and the holidays. They negotiate weeks and weekends. They calculate percentages. They argue about pickups and drop-offs.

The harder issue, and often the more consequential one, is not on the calendar at all. It is who has legal authority to make the major decisions in a child's life.
Education. Medical care. Religious upbringing. Mental health treatment.

These are the decisions that shape years of a child's development.
In 25 years and more than 4,000 family law matters, I have watched this pattern repeat.

Parents focus on parenting time during negotiation because it is concrete. Decision-making feels theoretical until the next major decision arrives. By then, the allocation that felt fine can feel very different in practice.

If you are navigating a Colorado divorce, the decision-making framework deserves your attention now, not later.

Read more: https://denverdivorceattorneys.com/joint-does-not-always-mean-equal-decision-making-responsibility-in-colorado/



Sunday night is a good time to re-read your parenting order.Not because something went wrong. But because knowing exactl...
05/31/2026

Sunday night is a good time to re-read your parenting order.
Not because something went wrong.

But because knowing exactly what the order says, what it requires, what it covers, and what it leaves open gives you clarity before the week starts.

If you do not understand a provision, write down the question. If something is not being followed, note the pattern. If a summer issue is coming up that the order does not address, that is worth raising before it becomes a crisis.

The parents who are best prepared for family court are not the ones who react the fastest.
They are the ones who understand their rights and act from information.

Read our guide on parenting plans in Colorado:
https://denverdivorceattorneys.com/before-you-agree-to-a-parenting-plan-in-colorado-understand-what-the-court-actually-considers/




If a summer custody exchange went wrong this weekend, if the other parent changed plans without notice, refused to retur...
05/30/2026

If a summer custody exchange went wrong this weekend, if the other parent changed plans without notice, refused to return the children on time, or made a unilateral decision about travel or activities, here is what to do before Monday.

Do not send the angry text.
Do not threaten.
Do not withhold the children in response.

Save the messages. Write down what happened, when, and who was present. Note the date, time, and how it differed from what the parenting order requires.

Then get legal advice before you take the next step.

Reacting from anger can create problems that outlast the weekend. Documenting the facts puts you in a stronger position when it matters.

Read our enforcement guide and call us. Phones are answered 24/7:
https://denverdivorceattorneys.com/when-the-other-parent-is-not-following-the-parenting-order-a-colorado-enforcement-guide/




Temporary orders are supposed to be temporary. But what happens during the temporary phase often influences the final ou...
05/30/2026

Temporary orders are supposed to be temporary.

But what happens during the temporary phase often influences the final outcome.

If temporary parenting time gives the other parent the majority of overnights and you do not challenge it, the court may view that arrangement as the established routine by the time the case reaches a final hearing.

If temporary financial orders leave you underfunded and you do not address it, the imbalance can compound for months.

Temporary does not mean unimportant. It means the stakes are high and the clock is running.

If your temporary orders are not working, if the other parent is not following them, or if you agreed to terms you did not fully understand, talk to an attorney before those terms become the new normal.

Read our guide on divorce with children:
https://denverdivorceattorneys.com/divorce-with-children-in-colorado-requires-more-than-a-legal-filing/




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