If you practice family law in Colorado, you know that 2026 looks different than 2025. The landscape has shifted. We have new players in the room with Licensed Legal Paraprofessionals (LLPs) taking on bigger roles, and we have a new set of rules for child support that fundamentally changes how we calculate parenting time credits.
Mediation is often a lonely profession. You spend your days in a room—or a Zoom square—with two people who are likely at the worst point in their lives. You are the calm center of the storm. You have to absorb their anger, parse their finances, and guide them toward an agreement.
When it works, it is rewarding. But when a case gets stuck, you are often stuck there alone.
The introduction of Licensed Legal Paraprofessionals has shifted how family law firms in Colorado operate. It opened up a new lane for professionals who want to practice law without a full JD. You have likely seen firms scrambling to figure out how to integrate LLPs into their existing workflows. The biggest hurdle usually happens when a case leaves the desk and enters the courtroom.
Whether you’re just starting out or looking to expand your current caseload, getting consistent, high-quality clients in family law takes strategy and intention. Clients are often facing emotional and difficult decisions, and they want to work with professionals they can trust. That trust doesn’t come from ads alone.
Not every divorce requires a lengthy court battle or endless legal fees. For many couples, especially those with fewer contested issues, a collaborative approach can offer a more affordable and less adversarial way to reach a resolution. It’s a process that benefits clients, attorneys, and everyone involved.
