Garfield County Divorce Lawyers

Keith Tyler Karnes (Keith) is a Colorado Springs Family Law and Criminal Law attorney who was born and raised in the state. Mr. Karnes graduated from Rampart High School and earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Colorado State University-Pueblo (“CSUP”) in Pueblo, CO, graduating Cum Laude in 2016. At CSUP, Keith was an NCAA Division II collegiate wrestler, four-time NCAA Division II Academic All-American, seven-time dean’s list honorary recipient, and eight-time athletic director’s honor roll recipient. Keith earned his Juris Doctor degree from the Western State College of Law in Irvine, CA, graduating Cum Laude in 2019. Keith demonstrated his dedication...

Meet Christine A. Salamon, a Colorado native and a seasoned legal professional with over two decades of experience in the field of law. Her journey toward becoming an attorney was fueled by her desire to make a difference in people’s lives. Starting at the District Attorney’s office, she gained invaluable experience in the intricacies of the legal system. However, her passion for assisting struggling families led her to transition to representing the Department of Human Services. In this new role, Christine found fulfillment in advocating for those in need, leveraging her legal expertise to navigate complex situations and ensure fair treatment...

Joshua Ritter has practiced law in Colorado since 2005. He began his career as a criminal prosecutor at the District Attorney's Office in Fort Collins. There he prosecuted crimes ranging from simple traffic matters to first degree murders and complex financial and organized crimes. Life for Joshua took an unexpected turn when he experienced his own divorce. This experience inspired him to reorient his legal practice to help others going through changes in their own family's lives. Whether it means working collaboratively with an opposing side to figure out the best solution for everyone, or zealously advocating for you in the...

With a strong background in criminal defense, civil rights litigation, and family law, Sydney brings a versatile skill set and a unique perspective to her practice of Family Law. Sydney focuses on meeting the client where they are, showing empathy, while also creating realistic expectations for clients as they go through the legal system.

Retired -- no longer in practice.

Besides being a FINRA public arbitrator, I mediate family issues in Denver while still shadow lawyering clients in New York. I encourage the preemptive approach to law to head off legal difficulties and I take pride in exemplary, personalized client service.

Brianne brings almost a decade of experience to the R&H Family Law Team. She handles matters such as divorce, legal separation, maintenance and child support, modifications, enforcing court orders, protection orders, non-parent rights, stepparent adoptions, cohabitation and postnuptial agreements, and issues involving the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act. “I saw how much people could really use my help — not only navigating through the legal system but also personally and emotionally,” Brianne said. Brianne obtained a bachelor’s degree in political science from the Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, where she was a member of the Criminal Justice Honor Society and the...

Robinson & Henry Associate Attorney Steven Lambert is a member of the firm’s Family Law Team. Steven’s passion for understanding the country’s governmental, bureaucratic, and judicial institutions inspired him to attend law school. Steven has practiced various areas of law, including civil litigation, criminal law, government relations, corporate, and commercial law. Early on, though, he found himself gravitating towards the area of family law. “It felt to me to be the most grounded in real life. In the practice of law, there is nothing more human than helping real people work through dissolution and custody matters,” Steven said. In his legal practice, Steven...

Personal Experience

Mr. Wells has been litigating cases in Colorado courts for nearly 15 years. He has handled various matters from civil actions to domestic relations cases involving complex financial and custody issues (including parental alienation/estrangement). Mr. Wells handles appellate matters and has successfully challenged trial court rulings in appellate courts. Mr. Wells’ litigation training began as a law intern to Judge Angela Arkin during the Fall of 2003. Mr. Wells receives referrals from friends, colleagues, opposing counsel, opposing parties and family members of opposing parties.

In addition to his law practice, Mr. Wells volunteers his time in...

My family law practice consists of Protections Orders, Paternity Actions, Enforcement Actions, Modification Actions and simple to very complex Dissolution of Marriages. My experience consists of contested complex financial cases (utilizing forensic accountants) and complex custody matters (including national and international relocation cases). Further, my experience includes the entire spectrum of family law litigation including, but not limited to initial client meetings, all discovery compliance and execution, temporary orders hearings, expert witness utilization and permanent orders hearings.