Family and divorce in Colorado: Where to Start

What this topic covers

Family and divorce

Divorce (dissolution of marriage) and legal separation
Parenting time and decision-making for children (allocation of parental responsibilities)
Child support and spousal maintenance
Dividing property and debts
Changing orders after a decree

If you or your children are in danger, call 911. The Judicial Branch also has a Protection Orders self-help page: Protection Orders.

Where to start

Read the Judicial Branch family guidesFamily Cases and Divorce: step-by-step information for people without a lawyer.
Learn the case steps and early deadlinesThe Judicial Branch case process page explains the initial status conference and the financial forms each party files, including JDF 1111 (Sworn Financial Statement), within 42 days of filing or receiving a petition.
Get help from court staffFamily Court Facilitators and Sherlocks explain procedures and forms; they do not give legal advice.
Consider mediationMany family cases settle in mediation.

Official sources

Family court forms (JDF)Divorce, parenting time and support forms in PDF and Word, with Spanish versions.
Family Court FacilitatorsCourt staff who help people without lawyers move a family case forward, listed by district.
Child Support ServicesApply for services, pay, or set up and change a support order through your county.
Office of the Child's RepresentativeThe state agency for lawyers who represent children in court cases.

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More help

Find your court in the courts directory, see free legal help, or check any lawyer's license on the Colorado Supreme Court attorney search. This page is general information, not legal advice.