Jennifer S McDonald Esq.

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The Law Firm of Jennifer S. McDonald, LLC

Experience: 12 years

Divorce and Family Law

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Ms. McDonald focuses her practice on family law issues involving divorce, custody, and post-decree issues. She represents clients across the state of Colorado, including but not limited to Denver, Arapahoe County, Adams County, and Douglas County. Ms. McDonald handles cases involving high conflict divorce, dissolution of marriage, child custody, allocation of parental responsibilities, child support, maintenance, parental relocation, division of marital assets, grandparent rights, paternity, and civil protection orders, from beginning to end. In 2006, Ms. McDonald graduated with two undergraduate degrees in English and Broadcast Journalism from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Ms. McDonald went on to earn her Juris Doctorate from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 2011. During her time as a law student, Ms. McDonald served as a guardian ad litem, representing children in court cases involving dependency and neglect. Ms. McDonald is trained in mediation, and uses her skills to settle many of her cases. As a child of divorce herself, Ms. McDonald is passionate about helping families through the sensitive and difficult divorce process. She understands that every divorce is unique. Ms. McDonald works with her clients to craft arguments and settlements; and, she works hard to help clients find resolution and closure. Ms. McDonald is an active member of the Colorado Bar Association, the Arapahoe County Bar Association, and the Colorado Bar Association Family Law section. She is licensed in the State of Colorado and the District Court of Colorado. Ms. McDonald is also a Child and Family Investigator (CFI) and is open for appointments throughout Colorado. Ms. McDonald is a native of Colorado. In her free time Ms. McDonald enjoys spending time enjoying the Colorado mountains with her husband and children.

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Colorado

Since 2011

Professional Experience

2018 - Current

The Law Firm of Jennifer S. McDonald, LLC

Attorney/Owner

2012 - 2018

The Law Firm of Dennis A. Lacerte

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Ms. McDonald handled family law cases as the primary attorney for The Law Firm of Dennis A. Lacerte for several years. She handled divorce, custody, parenting time, asset division, maintenance, and other family law issues from start to finish.

Education

2008 - 2011

University of Colorado Law School

J.D. (2011) | Law

2006

University of Colorado - Boulder

B.S. (2006) | Broadcast Journalism

2006

University of Colorado - Boulder

B.A. (2006) | English

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The Law Firm of Jennifer S. McDonald, LLC 6860 S. Yosemite Court, Suite 2000 Centennial CO 80112 Toll-Free: (303) 991-2740 Cell: (720) 345-2867 Fax: (303) 796-0545

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Divorce Basics in Colorado

A simple timeline of the divorce process in Colorado, and information about issues that may arise in your case. This video should not be a substitute for seeking legal advice from a family law attorney regarding the specifics of your case. For more information check out our website: https://www.jennifermcdonaldlaw.com/

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Jennifer S McDonald Esq. The Law Firm of Jennifer S. McDonald, LLC

Experience: 12 years

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Phone: (303) 991-2740

Location: USA

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Practice Areas

Divorce

Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce

Family Law

Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

Languages

English: Spoken, Written

Certifications

Child and Family Investigator Training (Not an official certificate)

Office of the State Court Administrator

40 Hour Mediation Training

Mares-Dixon & Associates

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