Colorado Family Law Guide

The Colorado Family Law Guide, from Graham.Law, is the internet’s most comprehensive collection of Colorado divorce & family law articles. Created in 2001 by Colorado Springs divorce lawyer Carl O. Graham, the Guide has grown over the years to become Colorado’s go-to family law resource, relied upon both by family law attorneys and regular people researching their situations.

A divorce in Colorado is one of the toughest experiences a person can endure, and the Colorado domestic relations courts is not easy to navigate unless you know what to expect, or have an experienced Colorado divorce attorney on your side.

This Guide is not a substitute for legal advice from a Colorado family law attorney, but aims to help by providing an overview of our state’s divorce laws.

Latest Colorado Family Law Developments

Statutes change. Courts issue rulings that clarify or change how we interpret the laws. And you need to make sure that you are keeping current, so read our blog,  to make sure you are up to date with family law.

Do-It-Yourself Divorce Guide

We get it - the Colorado family law system is expensive, and many people cannot afford counsel. If you would like to save money on a less complex case, first, review the Colorado Family Law Guide to help understand the laws which apply to your situation. Then look at the Do-It-Yourself Divorce Guide, a step-by-step guide for handling your own uncontested divorce in Colorado.

Representing yourself as a pro se party is not for the faint of heart, and certainly you should consult with counsel for a big or complex case you cannot afford to lose. But if you have a relatively simple issue such as a child support modification, uncontested child custody or divorce case, and are not afraid to roll up your sleeves, you may be a good candidate to Do-It-Yourself.

About Graham.Law

One of the largest and most respected family law firms in Colorado Springs, our firm focuses exclusively on domestic relations. Colorado family law is all we do. Period.

Our managing partner, Carl Graham, has 27 years of litigation experience, and is an acknowledged expert in family law. Don’t just take our word for it - he was the first domestic relations attorney in El Paso County to receive a Superb 10.0 rating from Avvo, he has has been named one of the Best Lawyers in America by U.S. News & World Report, and is one of the very few family law attorneys in Colorado Springs to receive the Distinguished rating from Lawyers.com. These are unsolicited, unpaid, authentic, peer-reviewed and client-reviewed rankings, not sponsored listings or bogus prestige awards.

The Graham.Law team consists of seasoned family law professionals who work together to achieve the best results possible. we would be honored if you would consider us to handle your family law matter.

Military Divorce

If you are a military member, retiree, or family member, see the Military Divorce Guide for guidance unique to a Colorado military divorce”. Written by Colorado’s leading military family law expert, the Guide explains what you need to know about the military, with articles on military retirement, survivor benefit plan (SBP), VA disability, understanding military pay, the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, and more.

Most of us at Graham.Law are military veterans or family members ourselves. We have deployed, and we have waited for our loved ones to return, so we understand the issues unique to the military.