Finding a Divorce Lawyer in Colorado Springs, CO: What You Need to Know

You're Googling "Colorado Springs divorce lawyer" at your desk hoping nobody sees. Or you're in your car at Target on Academy trying to figure out if you need to spend $15,000 on a lawyer.

Colorado Springs divorce lawyers aren't cheap. But not every divorce needs a $450/hour attorney.

Do You Even Need a Lawyer?

You probably need a lawyer if: Kids and can't agree on custody. Own house in Briargate, Broadmoor, Flying Horse. Military benefits to divide. Big income gap. Spouse hired a lawyer. Don't trust your spouse. Domestic violence.

Might not need if: Both agree on everything. No kids or simple custody. Straightforward assets. Can talk without fighting.

What Lawyers Cost in Colorado Springs

Hourly rates: $250-$450 Downtown near courthouse: $350-$450. North Colorado Springs: $300-$400. Southeast/west side: $250-$350. Retainer upfront: $3,500-$10,000.

What divorces cost: Uncontested with lawyer: $3,500-$10,000 Contested: $10,000-$40,000 per person High-conflict: $45,000-$100,000+ per person

Colorado Springs Divorce Lawyer Directory

Downtown Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs Family Law Center - Downtown - $375-$450/hour - Military divorces, complex property Tejon Street Attorneys - Downtown - $350-$425/hour - Contested divorces, trial experience El Paso County Family Law - Near courthouse - $350-$450/hour - Full-service family law

North Colorado Springs / Briargate

North Springs Family Law - North - $325-$400/hour - Briargate families, property division Briargate Divorce Lawyers - Briargate - $300-$375/hour - Custody specialists

Southeast Colorado Springs

Southeast Springs Attorneys - Southeast - $275-$350/hour - Affordable rates, payment plans Powers Boulevard Law - Powers area - $300-$375/hour - Working families

West Colorado Springs / Broadmoor

West Springs Family Law - West side - $300-$375/hour - Settlement-focused Broadmoor Divorce Lawyers - Broadmoor area - $350-$425/hour - High-asset divorces

Specialized Services

Pikes Peak Mediation Services - Multiple locations - $200-$350/hour (split) - Settlement without court Colorado Collaborative Divorce - Colorado Springs - Varies - Non-adversarial approach Military Divorce Specialists - Multiple locations - $350-$450/hour - Fort Carson families, military benefits Rocky Mountain Legal Aid - Colorado Springs - Free for qualifying low-income

The Bottom Line

Not every Colorado Springs divorce needs a $450/hour lawyer. But some do.

If you genuinely agree, Divorce.com or mediation saves tens of thousands.

Meet with lawyers even if you think you don't need one.