Custody / Parenting Time
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A Chance to Talk with an Attorney
Volunteer attorneys will provide their time for a 15 minute private consultation about such matters as divorce, custody, renter's rights, etc. To facilitate this service please bring all necessary documentation related to your case, such as; leases, contracts, court papers, etc. A small donation is requested for this service but no one will be denied services for lack of ability to pay. Read More
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Talk with a Lawyer on Law Line 9
An advice line providing brief direction on legal problems. Read More
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How do you ask the court to determine who has what parental responsibilities (custody)?
These are the instructions and forms you need to use to ask the court to determine Parental Responsibilities (Custody). (You need Acrobat Reader to open the forms in this packet. Scroll down and click on the Acrobat icon to download a copy.) Content Detail
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Request that the Court Waive Your Filing Fees
You can use this online court form preparation program to complete the forms needed to request that the court waive your filing fees. Content Detail
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Frequently Asked Questions About Divorce and Custody Issues
Answers to common questions that explain what you will experience when you file for a divorce and/or when a divorce is filed against you, including how the court determines what will happen with issues about children of your marriage. Read More
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Modification of Domestic Relation Orders - video
Watch this bilingual video resource to learn more about requesting changes to existing parental court orders. Read More
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Custody Preparation for Moms
This sites' focus is on helping and educating protective mothers. The information on this site is not intended to be legal advice. Content Detail
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Mandatory E-Filing of All Domestic Relations Cases PDF
Effective July 1, 2007, all district domestic relations cases or reopened cases commenced on or after July 1, 2007 and filed in Douglas County District Court and Elbert County District Court will be subject to mandatory electronic case filing and service. Content Detail
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How to File Contempt of Court in Domestic Cases
This site has instructions and forms you need when filing contempt of court citations. Please make sure you read the instructions before downloading the forms you need. You must have Adobe Reader on your computer. If you do not, go to www.adobe.com, look for the icon "Get Adobe Reader", click on it and follow instructions. Content Detail
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Information and forms about Parenting time, Divorce and more
This page contains links to more information about parenting classes in Colorado, filing fees, divorce actions without children or where custody of the children is uncontested, and parenting time. Content Detail
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Important Information on Parenting Time in Colorado
This handbook will provide important information on Parenting Time in Colorado. Please reference the Table of Contents to find the information relevant to your situation. (You need Acrobat Reader to open this document. Scroll down and click on the Acrobat icon to download a copy.) Content Detail
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Changing Visitation or "Parenting Time"
How to change, reduce or restrict visitation - child is living with you. Read More
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Emergency Legal Assistance for Victims
Aiding victims through trauma intervention, emergency legal assistance and advocacy, crisis court support and intervention services. Content Detail
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A Father's Guide to Child Support
This handbook serves to help fathers understand how child support works. Children have the right to receive support from both parents and do not lose that right when a parent is not in their home. Content Detail
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El Paso County Domestic Violence Legal Resource Guide PDF
This booklet has the following information: What you Should Expect in Court if you Represent Yourself; What you Should do Before Going to Court; How you Should Act in Court; What is Evidence; How do you Present Evidence to the Judge; How You Choose a Lawyer; How you get a Protection Order; Your Notes from Court; and much more. Content Detail
