Cindy Perusse
Experience Matters. Respecting Your Family~Protecting Your Future
Politics, public policy and solving problems have always been interesting to me. I like debates on important issues in our world. I think that is what led me to study law. The skill of presenting evidence to persuade others to agree with your view is at the core of being a good lawyer. Nearly 30 years of practicing family law has sharpened this skill for me.
I don't mind the intense emotions that often accompany divorce and child custody matters. My firm handles many contested cases each year but we always strive to resolve conflicts outside of court.
I know exactly how to succeed on the money side of family law cases such as valuing businesses, calculating income, ascertaining assets and debts, and figuring out a fair division of property. I partner with CPAs and Psychologists to bring what is needed to each case. Drafting and reviewing prenuptial and postnuptial agreements are a big part of my practice as well.
I obtained my Bachelor's degree from UCLA, and completed my law degree at the Hamline University School of Law. I attended specialized training in family law mediation through the well-known Hamline University Mediation Center, and received advanced litigation training through the Family Law Trial Advocacy program at the University of Denver, Sturm College of Law. I am licensed in both Minnesota and Colorado and serve clients in both states.
Volunteer service in the community is important to me. I donate my time at various free legal clinics, such as the Military Veterans’ legal clinic and Metro Volunteer Lawyers domestic relations clinics.
I was born and raised in Minnesota and have lived in southern and northern California. I have finally settled in the beautiful state of Colorado, with my family, which includes my husband (an Air Force Veteran), our adult son, and our Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier. I enjoy hiking, skiing, scuba diving, traveling, and watching our son play hockey.
- Divorce
- Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Family Law
- Child Custody, Child Support, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements
- Arbitration & Mediation
- Family - Arbitration/Mediation
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Free Consultation
Free consults for mediation cases only. - Credit Cards Accepted
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Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
I do not take Pro Bono/free cases except through the Bar Associations. I require an advance fee of $5,000 on all cases. My rate is $400/hr. I also offer unbundled or limited representation for those clients who would like some legal guidance but who wish to manage the case themselves.
- Colorado
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- Minnesota
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Attorney/Owner
- Perusse Family Law, PLLC
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- Representation in divorce, custody, property, maintenance, modifications and pre/postnuptial agreements.
- Partner/owner
- Perusse Nixon, PLLC
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- Family Law practice
- Owner
- Perusse Family Law & Mediation Services, LLC
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- My own practice entirely in the area of divorce, child custody, parenting time, property division, spousal maintenance,prenuptials and postnuptial agreements.
- Associate
- Law Office of Lisa Dugoni
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- Family law firm in San Mateo, California
- Associate
- Law Office of Linda Olup
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- Family law firm representing high net worth clients
- Owner
- Law Office of Cindy M. Perusse
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- Law Clerk
- 3rd Judicial District
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- Mitchell Hamline School of Law
- J.D. (1994) | Law
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- University of California - Los Angeles
- B.A. (1988) | Geography
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- Super Lawyer
- Super Lawyers
- Colorado
- Super Lawyer
- Super Lawyers
- Minnesota
- Best Divorce Lawyers in Plymouth
- Expertise.com
- Minnesota State Bar Association-family law section # 250491
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- Women Owned Law Firms
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- Colorado Bar Association-Family Law Section # 43020
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- Minnesota Child Custody: Laws & More
- Custody Xchange
- Stress-Free Divorce, Vol. 4
- Remarkable Press
- Impact Makers Radio Interview-"Let's Talk Divorce"
- Impact Makers Radio-Stewart Alexander
- Evidence Without Experts:Property Issues
- American Bar Association
- Early Neutral Evaluation as a Tool in Family Court
- The Colorado Lawyer
- Lady Life Plan, Lone Tree, CO
- Realty One
- Educational seminar for women on financial tips for those going through divorce or considering getting married.
CINDY PERUSSE - Family Law Attorney, Perusse Family Law & Mediation Services
During this segment of our “Let's Talk Divorce!” series, we have Cindy Perusse, Family Law Attorney. Cindy is the President and Principal owner at Perusse Family Law & Mediation Services,...
Expert Interview with Divorce Attorney Cindy Perusse
I’m happy to bring you the next in my series of expert interviews! Family Law attorney Cindy Perusse offers some insight on how to prepare if divorce is something you’re...
- Q. My ex and I have a verbal agreement for living arrangements of one of our children. He has not returned her.
- A: Verbal agreements re parenting time and custody are not enforceable by police or a court. You must get a court order reflecting your verbal agreement. If you have any order from the court regarding your joint children then follow that until you can get it modified. You could use the police to enforce return of your child from Grandparents however.
- Q. My ex-husband and I both moved to other states after our divorce. We both want to alter the custody part of the divorce.
- A: The state that issued the original order unless and until you request another tribunal (court) to take jurisdiction for one reason or another under a statute called the UCCJEA. But, as Ms. Janko said, if neither party or the children reside in the original state any longer then that is a basis to ask the new court to take jurisdiction. You would need to register the order in the new state in order to modify it in the new state. The two of you can agree to a new schedule and you can have that agreement approved by the court where the kids live.
- Q. ISO a Domestic Relations attorney in Arapahoe County immediately
- A: I can help you with advice only. We would need to talk more about what kind of limited services you are thinking of though and we would need to sign a representation agreement spelling it out.
