How much does it cost to hire Care for a child custody case?

Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Care walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

Does Care offer a free consultation?

Care charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Care's office. Some child custody attorneys offer free consults — check Care's current terms during booking.

How long do child custody cases in Colorado typically take?

Simple child custody matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Care gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

Can Care take my case if I'm outside Boulder?

Care is licensed in Colorado. Matters governed by Colorado law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Care will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

What should I bring to my first meeting with Care?

Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Care will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

Is Care accepting new child custody clients right now?

Care's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

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Care Hoye Enichen, Child Custody Attorney in Boulder, Colorado

Over 41 years of legal practice · focused on Child Custody, Criminal Defense, and Divorce

MemberatThe Law Office of Care Enichen LLC

Boulder, CO

Practicing child custody in Boulder since 1985.

41+: Years practicing
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Care Hoye Enichen is a member based in Boulder, CO. The practice focuses on Child Custody, Criminal Defense, and Divorce. Care has over 41 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at The Law Office of Care Enichen LLC.

Based in: Boulder, CO
Experience: over 41 years
Known for: Child Custody · Criminal Defense · Divorce

Handles Child Custody, Criminal Defense, and Divorce matters from Boulder, CO.
Over 41 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

Areas of practice

Care's practice areas in Boulder

Care concentrates on child custody, criminal defense, divorce, dui/dwi, and family law. Each area below outlines the kind of case Care handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Child Custody cases in Boulder, Colorado

Care takes child custody matters in Boulder, Colorado. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Care agrees to represent you.

Criminal Defense cases in Boulder, Colorado

Care takes criminal defense matters in Boulder, Colorado. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Care agrees to represent you.

Divorce cases in Boulder, Colorado

Care takes divorce matters in Boulder, Colorado. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Care agrees to represent you.

DUI/DWI cases in Boulder, Colorado

Care takes dui/dwi matters in Boulder, Colorado. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Care agrees to represent you.

Family Law cases in Boulder, Colorado

Care takes family law matters in Boulder, Colorado. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Care agrees to represent you.

Biography

Care Hoye Enichen, child custody attorney serving Boulder

Care Enichen boasts a distinguished legal career marked by her appointment as a county court judge in Boulder back in 1995, where she diligently served for fifteen years. Prior to her judgeship, she held the position of traffic magistrate for one year and diligently served as a deputy district attorney for seven years.

During her tenure as a judge, Care presided over a multitude of hearings and jury trials, handling a wide spectrum of cases ranging from DUIs, traffic offenses, misdemeanors, to felony preliminary hearings. She also adjudicated civil matters, including protection order cases, landlord/tenant disputes, and various civil disputes. Her time as a magistrate was characterized by overseeing primarily traffic and misdemeanor cases, with occasional rotations as a domestic relations magistrate. In her role as a district attorney, Care skillfully prosecuted misdemeanor offenses, juvenile petitions, and felony cases.

Care's legal practice today encompasses both criminal and family law cases. Her expertise spans DUIs, misdemeanors, juvenile matters, and felony cases. In the realm of domestic relations, particularly divorce cases, Care skillfully handles everything from the initial filing to post-decree matters.

She earned her J.D. degree from the University of Georgia School of Law and holds a B.A. in sociology from Miami University of Ohio.

For over three decades, Care has been a proud resident of Boulder. In her leisure time, she enjoys running, skiing, hiking, and cycling, sharing these interests with her family. Furthermore, both Care and her daughter actively engage in volunteering for a local charity organization, underscoring their commitment to giving back to the community.

How Care handles child custody matters

Who Care represents

Care reviews new inquiries case-by-case for child custody, criminal defense, and divorce matters in Boulder and the surrounding Colorado area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Care studied and practices

University of Georgia School of Law
J.D. · 1984
Miami University of Ohio
B.A. · 1979

Jurisdictions

Care's state bar admissions

Colorado
1985 · ACTIVE

Care studied at J.D. in University of Georgia School of Law and B.A. in Miami University of Ohio.

Law school and academic background

Care completed J.D. in University of Georgia School of Law and B.A. in Miami University of Ohio. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Care runs in Colorado is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Locations

Care Hoye Enichen's office in Boulder

Care's primary office is at 2033 11th Street, Suite 6, Boulder, CO, 80302. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

The Law Office of Care Enichen LLC

2033 11th Street, Suite 6

Boulder, CO 80302

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Hiring guide

How to hire Care Hoye Enichen — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new child custody attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Care usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Care charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Care's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Care will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a child custody attorney in Boulder, Colorado

A short list to run through before you commit: How many child custody matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Care

Care discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in child custody practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every child custody matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Care confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Care's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many child custody practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Care Hoye Enichen

How much does it cost to hire Care for a child custody case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Care walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Care offer a free consultation?
Care charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Care's office. Some child custody attorneys offer free consults — check Care's current terms during booking.
How long do child custody cases in Colorado typically take?
Simple child custody matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Care gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Care take my case if I'm outside Boulder?
Care is licensed in Colorado. Matters governed by Colorado law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Care will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Care?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Care will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Care accepting new child custody clients right now?
Care's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Child Custody attorneys serving Boulder, Denver and Colorado Springs in Colorado

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