Law Offices of Shawn H. Smith - Fort Collins, CO

Dedicated Family Law and Divorce Advocacy in Fort Collins

Navigating family restructuring, divorce, or contentious custody disputes is one of life's most challenging transitions. Located on Boardwalk Drive in Fort Collins, with a second office in Greeley, the Law Offices of Shawn H. Smith delivers compassionate, results-driven legal advocacy for clients across Northern Colorado. Founded in 2015 by attorney Shawn H. Smith, a graduate of St. Mary's University School of Law who finished in the top ten percent of his class, the firm guides individuals through complex family transitions with optimism, patience, and meticulous preparation. The firm assists diverse clients, from working households to business owners across Larimer and Weld Counties. When spouses look to find an attorney who balances empathetic negotiation with strong courtroom litigation, Shawn H. Smith and his dedicated legal team stand ready to protect their family's future.

Complex Divorce, High-Net-Worth Assets, and Collaborative Solutions

Colorado is a pure no-fault divorce state, yet resolving marital property division, spousal maintenance, and debt allocation demands sophisticated legal precision. The firm excels in handling high-net-worth divorce cases involving family business valuations, executive stock compensation, retirement pensions, and real estate portfolios. As a trained collaborative divorce professional and mediator, Shawn Smith crafts creative settlements that minimize hostility and preserve wealth, while remaining fully prepared for vigorous courtroom litigation. Individuals who seek to hire a divorce lawyer benefit from transparent financial assessments and strategic negotiation designed for lasting stability.

Child Custody, Parenting Time, and Child Support Representation

Protecting the best interests of children remains the central priority in every parental responsibility dispute. The Law Offices of Shawn H. Smith assists mothers and fathers with initial parenting time determinations, decision-making responsibility allocation, grandparents' rights, paternity proceedings, and child support calculations under Colorado statutory guidelines. The firm also handles post-decree modifications and court order enforcement when relocations or substantial life changes occur, ensuring that parent-child bonds remain safeguarded.

Comprehensive Family Protection and Criminal Defense Services

Beyond dissolution and custody matters, the firm assists clients with prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, stepparent adoptions, and protective restraining orders. Additionally, the practice provides robust defense against misdemeanor and felony criminal accusations, including DUI, drug possession, domestic violence, and theft. When parents urgently need a lawyer to address domestic violence allegations or unexpected arrests threatening parental rights, the firm acts immediately to protect their future.

Why Northern Colorado Clients Trust Law Offices of Shawn H. Smith

• Honored Legal Reputation: Recognized among the Best Family Lawyers in Fort Collins and Greeley, named a Super Lawyers Rising Star, and holding an Avvo Superb Rating.
• Personalized Attention: Direct collaboration with your attorney without being passed off to case managers or unfamiliar associates.
• Collaborative and Trial Ready: Skilled mediators adept at out-of-court dispute resolution while fully prepared to litigate in courtrooms.
• Transparent Six-Minute Billing: Clear monthly statements with incremental billing and free confidential telephone consultations.

If you are confronting divorce, custody concerns, or related legal issues in Northern Colorado, contact the Law Offices of Shawn H. Smith in Fort Collins today to schedule your free consultation.