Grandparent's Rights
Self Help Legal Info
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A State Fact Sheet for Grandparents and Other Relatives Raising Grandchildren
This website has national and statewide data and a listing of programs in Colorado that can help. (Adobe Reader is needed to view this file. Go to adobe.com, click on "Get Adobe Reader", download the program to your computer.) Content Detail
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Grandparents' Visitation Rights
If you have a disagreement with your adult children or one of your children gets a divorce, you could be denied contact with your grandchildren. If a parent does not let you visit your grandchildren the court might be able to help. Go to number 14 on the webpage. (The Senior Law Handbook is a project of the Colorado Bar Association's Elder Law and Trust and Estate Section.) Content Detail
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Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
This article covers topics such as: GrandCare Toolkit,Guide to Public Benefits, Visitation Content Detail
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Evidence - What Is It and How to Prepare It!
This video series will help you understand what evidence is, how to prepare it to present it in court and how the court treats evidence. Read More
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Find Grandparent Support
This site lists all types of issues for grandparents, including several support topics. Content Detail
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Office of Dispute Resolution
The ODR exists to establish and make available conflict resolution programs and services within the Colorado Judicial Branch. Content Detail
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Representing Yourself in Court
An introduction for people who are appearing in court without an attorney. Content Detail
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Request that the Court Waive Your Filing Fees
Complete the form to request your filing fees be waived, and find links to the instructions and forms on the Colorado Judicial (courts) site. Read More
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Colorado Courts at a Glance
Provides an overview of Colorado's state courts and the justice system in order to help you better understand how the courts function and what rights you have in the courts. Content Detail
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Justice Corps Colorado Springs
Staffed by volunteers, the program's purpose is to supplement help provided in the El Paso County Combined Courthouse Self Help Center for the public, by helping you gain access to resources you need to answer questions regarding family law and other civil matters (not criminal). Read More
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Public Access: Court Records Searches
Records of the court available on the Internet. Content Detail
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The Center for Trauma and Resilience
24-hour hotlines: 303-894-8000 (English) and 303-718-8289 (EspaƱol) Services include: 24-hour hotlines, information and referral, assistance with emergency services, advocacy, crisis counseling, support groups, community outreach and education. Also available is a elder/disability program (grandparents raising grandchildren), children, youth and families program. Content Detail