For additional information and administrative orders concerning the courts, go to

http://www.courts.state.co.us/Courts/District/Local_Resources.cfm?District_ID=5

DIVORCE AND FAMILY MATTERS

Filing a New Case Without an Attorney

• Divorce with no Children:                  General Instructions      Flow Chart of General Steps
• Divorce with Children:                       General Instructions      Flow Chart of General Steps
• Allocation of Parental Responsibility (Custody):   General Instructions      Flow Chart of General Steps

Other Information

• Options for Grandparents - General Information
• Professional Appointments in Domestic Cases
• Parenting Classes
• Maintenance Guidelines

Divorce and Family Matters Resources

• Domestic Violence Resource List
  • If you are a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking; your local victims advocate office may be able to help you fill out the paperwork for a protection order.

Child and Family Investigator (CFI) Information

• Colorado CFI Requirements
• 5th Judicial District Child and Family Investigator Directory

Guardianships and Conservatorships

• Flow Chart for Appointment of a Conservator - Adult
• Flow Chart for Appointment of a Conservator - Minor
• Flow Chart for Appointment of a Guardian - Adult
• Flow Chart for Appointment of a Guardian - Minor

HOW DO I...?

Search for Public Records?

How do I obtain documents from a case?

CLINICS

LawLine9

Free Legal Clinic available for low income litigants.  Clinics are open only to people who qualify based on income level.  Please fill out the application here or call 1.800.521.6968 to obtain more information.

Free Legal Clinic available for Seniors regardless of income level.  Click here for more information

GENERAL RESOURCES

Representing Yourself in Court - Information available in English and Spanish

Courtroom Basics

To make an electronic Record/Document request Click here. To access the PDF version Click here.

Immigration – Programs Offering Legal Advice and Representation in the Roaring Fork Valley.  Click here for more information

Step-by-Step Form Completion for Family Matters, How to Waive Filing Fees, Small Claims & Landlord Tenant Issues  - please click here

Service of Process: For step-by-step information on how to perform a service of process, please watch the 17th Judicial District's Access to Justice Committee's video on Service of Process here.