Cage handles cases involving divorces and legal separations, allocation of parental responsibility actions, child support modifications, adoptions, paternity actions and protection orders.
Specializing in complex child custody disputes and family law appeals, Cage has gained extensive experience writing appellate briefs and presenting arguments before the Colorado Court of Appeals.
As a founding member of Cooper Ramp Cage Bucar Lewis, LLC in Denver, Colorado, Cage has made it her mission to bridge the gap between the bench and the practice area, representing practitioners throughout the state through her family law advocacy.
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2020, Cage is honored as “Lawyer of the Year” for Family Law in Denver for 2025.
“I am truly humbled to have received the award of ‘Lawyer of the Year,’ ” said Cage.
“While I can’t point to one specific recent event that may have contributed to my nomination, I would characterize my career, to date, as highly centered on advancing the practice of family law in general. I get energized by being involved, and so I have spent the last 16 years involving myself.”
Not for the Faint of Heart
A practice area often fraught with emotionally charged cases, Cage says family law isn’t for the faint of heart.
“Practitioners often see our clients at their worst,” said Cage.
“Many are going through a devastating life event that is impacting their children, their finances and their physical and mental health. Despite the emotional challenges that our field presents, it is a highly rewarding field in which to practice.”
Cage has learned that carefully guiding clients from the very beginning of any case, from divorce proceedings to child custody disputes, sets legal practitioners up for success in defining who they become at the end.
“Initially, many clients are distraught, irrational, angry, or heartbroken. My job is to help them navigate this challenging phase of life in the most painless way possible,” said Cage.
“By the end, a transformation occurs, and many clients feel peace and closure. They often present differently than when I first met them—often healthier and happier. Of course, that is not always the case, but witnessing the positive transformation that comes from moving a family out of one bad chapter and into a new, positive one makes all the work worth it.”
The Next Chapter
Before founding Cooper Ramp Cage Bucar Lewis, LLC in 2022, Cage served as the chair of the Family Law Section of the Adams/Broomfield Bar Association, planning and hosting educational seminars to prepare family law practitioners for the rigors of future cases.
She has also served as treasurer, secretary, vice-chair and chair for the Family Law Section of the Colorado Bar Association, and was accepted as a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers in 2024.
“The next chapter of my career is in the beginning stages, and I am beyond grateful and excited to see where the road leads,” said Cage.
When she first began practicing, Cage can recall the “collegiality” that existed among family law practitioners, an industry paradigm that shifted during the onset of COVID-19.
“Although a lot of positive changes came from COVID, including the efficiency of appearing virtually for conferences and hearings, it also changed the practice in some negative ways,” said Cage.
“The pandemic and the separateness it created seemed to heighten conflict in some cases. Some practitioners became less amicable and more apt to litigate cases that could otherwise be settled. This trend also changed the dynamic in families and parties seemed less willing to reach compromises.”
What It Takes
As the field continues to evolve, Cage has learned that what makes a good family law attorney isn’t always obvious. Truly great family law attornies demonstrate special qualities that only hard work can develop, she said.
“A great family law attorney combines legal expertise with subtle qualities like being solution-oriented, creative, professional and emotionally objective,” said Cage.
“Beyond mastering divorce and custody basics, they must grasp topics like business valuations, tax issues and estate planning, while leveraging resources to provide respectful and professional resolutions.”
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