If you received a Notice of Founded Finding from a Colorado county department of human services, you may feel scared, confused, or unsure what to do next. This notice can be serious. It may affect your job, your ability to work with children, your parenting case, or...
Dispute Resolution
Can You Get Divorced in Colorado Without Hiring an Attorney?
Yes, many people file for divorce without hiring an attorney. This is often called representing yourself, or filing pro se. In 2025, 67% of divorce cases in Colorado were filed pro se. Colorado courts provide self-help information and forms for people who are handling...
What Is Mediation?
Mediation is a way to solve disagreements by talking about them. It involves the use of a third party to help the couple find possible solutions.
A Guide to Divorce in Colorado – Part 4
The purpose of this series is to give you an overview of the divorce process in Colorado. In this post, we discuss the mediation process.
What Is Collaborative Divorce?
Collaborative divorce is an approach used to resolve a divorce outside of court. It focuses on understanding the reasons behind each person’s position, and determining what is best for the family as a whole. There are at least four individuals, other than the...
How To Prepare For Mediation
Unless there are safety concerns (i.e., domestic violence), parties to family law proceedings in Colorado are required to attend mediation before a final hearing. Mediation uses a third-party neutral who goes back and forth between the parties to help them reach a...
We’re Stuck – Now What?
Many people believe that, once a divorce decree is entered, life can return to “normal.” Unfortunately, for those who have children with their ex-spouse, disputes can continue to arise after the divorce decree is entered. Disputes that commonly arise include where to...
