Going through a divorce or custody dispute in Colorado?
Understand your rights, know what to expect in court, and figure out what to do next — in plain language, grounded in Colorado's actual laws and court practices.
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Your path through Divorce
Answer plain-language questions about your situation and we fill out the Colorado court forms you need to open your case — ready to print and file.
We match your situation to specific Colorado family law concerns.
See what the law says, how courts handle it, and exactly what to do.
After you file, your Case Command Center walks you through each next step — financial disclosures, the parenting plan, dividing property, and preparing for your hearing.
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Browse by stage of your case
Colorado divorces follow a predictable path. Find your stage and get targeted guidance.
- Stage 1Understanding What's AheadLearn about Colorado's divorce process — timelines, typical costs, and what to expect in court.
- Stage 2Filing and First StepsWhich forms to file, how to serve the other party, and what happens at your first hearing.
- Stage 3Working Through the CaseHearings, temporary orders, financial disclosure, and how disputes get decided by a judge.
- Stage 4Reaching AgreementMediation, settlement negotiations, and what a parenting plan or separation agreement must include.
- Stage 5Life Under the OrderFollowing the final decree, managing parenting schedules, and co-parenting logistics.
- Stage 6When There's a ProblemWhat to do when the other party isn't following court orders — enforcement and contempt.
- Stage 7When Things Need to ChangeHow to modify custody, parenting time, or support when your circumstances change significantly.
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You don't have to hire a lawyer for the entire case. Unbundled legal services let you get expert help for the specific steps where stakes are highest, while handling the rest yourself.
Have your petition, financial disclosure, or proposed agreement reviewed before you sign or file.
Walk into mediation knowing your legal position and what you can realistically expect.
Prepare for your hearing — what to say, what to bring, and how to present your case clearly.
One hour with a Colorado family law attorney to get your specific questions answered.
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Why you can trust this guidance
Built on two foundations
Colorado Law
- Colorado Revised Statutes
- Court rules & procedures
- Official court forms
Evidence-Based Research
- Family law scholarship
- Social science studies
- Child outcomes research
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