As the founding and managing partner of H&H Law, Jennifer Helland is a premier Colorado family law attorney renowned for her command of high-stakes, complex family law litigation. A Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML), she concentrates her practice on navigating the intricate financial and personal dynamics of high-asset divorce, executive compensation division, sensitive child custody disputes, and specialized military divorces.
Jennifer’s distinguished client roster includes high-profile individuals such as professional athletes, influencers, technology founders, corporate executives, entrepreneurs, lawyers and medical professionals who require discreet, sophisticated, and resolute legal representation. Her national network of professionals have allowed her to work with nationally recognized experts in law, business valuations, medical child abuse and parental alienation.
Jennifer is recognized for her strategic ability to advance matters effectively, whether through sophisticated negotiation or decisive litigation. With deep experience in nuanced family law issues, her expertise includes:
- Complex Business Valuation: Analyzing and litigating the value of closely held businesses, professional practices, and investment entities.
- Executive Compensation: Skillfully handling the division of stock options, restricted stock units (RSUs), and deferred compensation plans.
- High-Conflict Custody: Protecting parental rights and children’s best interests in contentious custody and relocation matters.
- Military Divorce: Navigating the unique rules governing military retirement, benefits, and jurisdiction for service members.
- Domestic Violence: Providing decisive advocacy and protection for clients in matters involving domestic violence and restraining orders.
With over 18 years of courtroom experience, Jennifer offers her clients a significant advantage. Her career began as a Deputy District Attorney in El Paso County, where she honed formidable trial skills before dedicating the next 15+ years exclusively to family law. This dual background provides her with a comprehensive command of evidentiary rules and courtroom procedure, distinguishing her as a highly effective litigator.
Jennifer’s expertise is recognized by her peers and the judiciary, evidenced by her extensive leadership roles and honors including:
- Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML)
- Executive Committee Member, Colorado Bar Association (CBA) Family Law Section
- Judicial Liaison, CBA Family Law Section to several Colorado judicial districts
- Presenter, Colorado Probate and Domestic Relations Annual Judicial Conference
- Committee Member, 4th Judicial District Best Practices Committee
- Member, Ben S. Wendelken American Inn of Court
- Invited Participant, 2025 Colorado Bench Bar Summit
- Presenter, ABA on Military Issues
- Presenter, Colorado Family Law Institute
- Past Chair, El Paso County Bar Association (EPCBA) Family Law Section
- Past Member, CBA Board of Governors
- Recipient, Pro Bono Law Firm of the Year Award (2019), The Justice Center
In addition to her litigation practice, Jennifer is a trained neutral and advocate for holding qualifications as: Mediator & Arbitrator, Parenting Coordinator / Decision-Maker (PC/DM), Child’s Legal Representative (CLR), and Guardian ad Litem (GAL) for Adults
A graduate of the University of St. Thomas School of Law, Jennifer is a respected educator who frequently teaches continuing legal education (CLE) courses to other attorneys on advanced family law topics.
