Longmont divorce and family law, from an attorney who is taking your call.
Attorney Charles E. Liken Jr. handles divorce, custody, support and mediation for families in Longmont and across Northern Colorado. Book a free 20-minute call and talk to him directly.
Former Deputy District Attorney · Colorado court-appointed Child & Family Investigator · Former government fraud investigator, 700+ investigations
Open for new clients
The firm is taking new divorce, custody and support cases now. You book directly into Attorney Liken's calendar; no intake form sitting in a queue.
One lawyer, start to finish
Attorney Liken personally handles your case. You are not handed off to an associate after the first meeting.
Seen from every chair
He has worked as a government fraud investigator, a Deputy District Attorney and a court-appointed Child & Family Investigator. He knows how evidence, investigators and judges look at a family case.
Private by design
Your first conversation is a phone call with an attorney, not a web form. Nothing you tell us is collected by a third-party intake tool.
Divorce and family law, handled personally
Divorce & legal separation
Contested or agreed, short marriage or complex estate. A clear plan from filing to decree.
Read moreUncontested divorce
You and your spouse mostly agree. Get it written correctly the first time.
Read moreCustody & parenting time
Parenting plans and decision-making built around your children, from an attorney who has served as a court Child & Family Investigator.
Read moreChild support
How Colorado's guideline works, what counts as income, and how to change an order.
Read moreSpousal maintenance
Whether maintenance applies, how much, and for how long.
Read moreProperty & debt division
Homes, businesses, retirement accounts, stock compensation and debt.
Read morePrenups & postnups
Agreements that protect both people and hold up later.
Read moreModifications
Life changed after the decree. Update parenting time, support or maintenance.
Read moreMediation
Settle on your terms with an attorney preparing you for every session.
Read moreKnow your timeline in 30 seconds
Colorado Judicial Branch instructions describe a mandatory 91-day waiting period before a divorce can be granted. Enter a date and see the earliest day a decree could enter, plus what usually happens along the way.
Open the timeline estimatorWalk in prepared
A free, printable checklist of the documents and decisions every Colorado divorce needs. It saves on your device only. Nothing is sent to us.
Open the prep checklistWhat clients say on Google
“Charles and Yazmin are absolutely amazing and caring. They handled everything professionally. I could not recommend them more, there are no words to truly express how much I highly, highly, recommend them.”
“Charles and Yazmin are an amazing team. I went through what I would consider a very messy divorce, and they always knew exactly what to do. They were professional yet compassionate…”
“I highly recommend Charles and his paralegal, Yazmin, for their exceptional legal support. They form an outstanding team, guiding me through a challenging life event with professionalism and care.”
Unedited excerpts of public Google reviews of The Longmont Law Firm. Read all reviews on Google. Client reviews describe individual experiences and do not guarantee a similar result.
How it works
- Free 20-minute callPick a time online. Attorney Liken calls you, listens, and tells you plainly where you stand.
- A written plan and feeIf you hire the firm, you get a written engagement agreement and a plan for your case.
- Filing and disclosuresPetition, service, sworn financial statements and the mandatory disclosures, done right and on time.
- Negotiation or mediationMost cases settle. You go into every session prepared, with the numbers in hand.
- Hearing if neededIf you cannot agree, he presents your case to the court.
- Decree and afterYour orders are entered, and the firm is here if something needs to change later.
Serving Longmont and Northern Colorado
Longmont sits mostly in Boulder County with part of the east side in Weld County, and that county line decides which courthouse hears your case. The firm handles family cases across Longmont, Boulder, Erie, Lafayette, Louisville, Firestone, Frederick, Greeley, Windsor and Loveland. Calls and video meetings mean you rarely need to drive anywhere before court.
Common questions
Are you taking new clients right now?
Yes. The Longmont Law Firm is accepting new divorce and family law clients in Longmont, Boulder County, Weld County and Larimer County. Book a free 20-minute call online or call 303-406-2791.
Who will actually work on my case?
Attorney Charles E. Liken Jr. personally handles every family law matter the firm takes.
Is the first call really free?
Yes. The first call is 20 minutes with Attorney Liken at no charge and with no obligation.
Can you represent both me and my spouse?
No. A lawyer can represent only one spouse in a divorce. If you and your spouse agree on most things, the firm can represent one of you and prepare documents for both to review.
Talk it through with Attorney Liken first.
Twenty minutes, no charge, no obligation. Pick a time and he calls you.