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On Your Terms.

Colorado divorce guidance designed to empower you.

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Divorce Strategy Session

Get clarity on your situation, understand your options, and map your next steps—all in one meeting.

Free First Session
Most Popular Package
File Your Case
$950

Petition, Summons & Case Information Sheet—prepared correctly, with clear filing instructions.

Clear Direction
Understand your options and next steps.
Empowering Guidance
Make informed decisions with confidence.
Protect What Matters
Your family, your future, our priority.
Compassionate Support
You don't have to go through this alone.

You deserve answers. | Let's find the right path forward — together.

All Packages

Choose What You Need. Skip What You Don't.

Every package is a flat fee. If a package is not the right fit, we are a full-service law firm—we can take your case and handle everything at an hourly rate. We figure out the best approach together at your initial consultation.

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Divorce Strategy Session
Get clarity, direction, and peace of mind in one meeting.
$300 / session
We Prepare
  • Review your situation and where you are in the process
  • Explain what to expect and what matters most
  • Identify your next steps
  • Help you decide exactly what (if anything) you need help with
Most clients say they feel immediate relief after this session.
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🟢 Start Your Case
Most Popular
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File Your Case Package
Start your divorce correctly and confidently.
$950 flat rate
We Prepare
  • Petition for Dissolution
  • Summons
  • Case Information Sheet
You Receive
  • Clear filing instructions
  • Confidence that your case is properly started
Inquire About Filing — $950
🟡 Parenting Plan Development
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Parenting Plan Development Package
Create a clear, workable parenting plan that reduces conflict and uncertainty.
$1,200 – $2,000
We Prepare
  • Regular parenting time (overnights schedule)
  • Holiday schedule
  • Vacation schedule
  • Decision-making structure
  • Communication expectations
You Receive
  • A custom parenting plan you can actually use
  • Greater confidence heading into negotiation or mediation
Discuss Parenting Plan
🟡 Financial Disclosures & Sworn Financial Statement
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Financial Disclosures & Sworn Financial Statement Package
Get fully organized and compliant with your financial disclosures.
$900 – $1,500
We Guide You Through
  • Completing your financial information (via Math4Law)
We Prepare
  • Sworn Financial Statement
  • Certificate of Compliance
You Receive
  • Coaching on Rule 16.2 disclosures
  • What to include, how to organize, and how to present your information
This removes one of the most confusing and stressful parts of the process.
Get Help With Disclosures
🟡 Make Smart Decisions
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Mediation Representation Package
Walk into mediation prepared, confident, and supported.
$1,500 flat rate
We Prepare
  • Review of your case and key documents
  • Strategy session to define goals and approach
  • Attendance at mediation (2–4 hours)
  • Real-time guidance and decision support
You Receive
  • Understand your options
  • Avoid common mistakes
  • Make informed decisions under pressure
Prepare for Mediation
🔵 Finalize Your Agreement
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Separation Agreement Drafting Package
Ideal for clients who have reached agreement (or are close). Turn your agreement into a clear, legally sound, court-ready document.
$1,500 – $3,000+
We Prepare
  • Draft your Separation Agreement / Stipulation
  • Incorporate parenting and financial terms
  • Draft a spreadsheet required by most judges
  • Ensure clarity, completeness, and enforceability
You Receive
  • One round of revisions
Request Agreement Draft
🔵 Finish Your Divorce
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Final Orders Package
Finalize your divorce cleanly and correctly.
$850 flat rate
We Prepare
  • Affidavit of Non-Appearance
  • Proposed Decree
You Receive
  • Filing instructions
  • Confidence that everything is completed properly
Complete My Divorce
Colorado families and children
6 Modular packages — full service when you need it
Why This Approach Works

Children & Families First. Law You Can Trust.

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    Built around kids and families

    Parenting plans, education, stability, and the best interests of your children guide every decision we help you make.

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    Full-service law firm

    We formally enter your case, appear in court, and negotiate with the opposing party or counsel—plus flat-fee packages when they fit.

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    Modular packages — your pace, your choices

    Engage only the stages that apply. If a package is not right for you, we can still take your case and handle everything.

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    We figure it out together

    Your complimentary initial consultation is where we map your situation and decide whether a package or full representation is best.

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    Free first consultation — no commitment

    Understand your options before deciding anything. Zero pressure.

What Clients Say

Real Relief. Real Results.

I came in completely overwhelmed and not knowing where to start. After one strategy session, I finally understood what I was dealing with and had a clear plan. The relief was immediate—exactly as promised.

The parenting plan package saved us from months of conflict. Having everything laid out clearly—holidays, communication, decision-making—meant we could actually agree instead of fight.

Going into mediation with guidance made all the difference. I knew my goals, understood my options, and didn't make the mistakes my friends warned me about. Worth every penny.

About Me

Bernadette Gonzales

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Owner & Attorney at Law

5280 Family Law is built around Colorado families—especially children. We help parents navigate divorce with clarity, compassion, and a focus on what matters most: stability, education, and the best interests of your kids.

Why I Do This Work

After more than twenty-five years practicing law, I have learned that people rarely come to a family law attorney because they are having the best day of their lives. They come because they are worried about their children, their finances, their home, or their future.

My job is not simply to prepare legal documents or argue in court. My job is to help you understand your options, develop a strategy, and move through this chapter with confidence and dignity.

If you are looking for an attorney who will treat you with honesty, respect, and compassion while providing experienced legal guidance, I would be honored to help.

We offer flat-fee packages for specific stages of your case, and we are also a full-service law firm. If a package is not the right fit, we can take your case and handle everything for you at an hourly rate, including entering the case, appearing in court, and negotiating directly with the opposing party or counsel.

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Common Questions

FAQ

Are you a law firm? Can you represent me in court?
Yes. We are a full-service Colorado family law firm. We offer flat-fee packages for specific stages of your divorce—and if a package is not the right fit, we can still take your case and handle everything for you. Full-service representation is billed at an hourly rate. We formally enter the case, appear in court on your behalf, and negotiate directly with the opposing party or opposing counsel. During your complimentary initial consultation, we review your situation and determine whether a package or full representation is the best path forward.
Do I have to buy all the packages?
Absolutely not. Each package is completely standalone. Many clients start with the Strategy Session to understand what they need, then choose only the specific packages that match their situation. There's no pressure to buy more than you need.
What if my spouse has an attorney?
Our packages—especially Mediation Representation and Separation Agreement Drafting—are designed to level the playing field. You'll be fully prepared, clearly informed, and strategically supported even when the other side has full legal counsel.
Is the first consultation really free?
Yes, completely. The complimentary first consultation is a real conversation about your situation—no sales pitch, no pressure. Many people find even one session gives them the clarity they need to feel less overwhelmed and more in control.
What counties and courts do you cover?
We work with clients across Colorado. Our documents are prepared in compliance with Colorado court standards. Contact us to discuss your specific county and circumstances during your free strategy session.
How long does the process typically take?
Colorado has a minimum 91-day waiting period after filing before a divorce can be finalized. The total timeline depends on your specific situation, level of agreement with your spouse, and court scheduling. We'll give you a realistic picture during your strategy session.
Begin Your Path Forward

Ready to Move Through This
with Clarity and Confidence?

Start with a complimentary strategy session. We'll review where you are, explain your options, and help you decide exactly what support—if any—you need. No pressure. No obligation.

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