16 verified resources.
Custody and visitation cases are handled at the state and county level, typically through each state's family court or unified family division. Every state follows some version of the 'best interest of the child' standard, but the specifics — how judges weigh parental fitness, how parenting time is structured, how modifications are granted — vary widely. Most states have free self-help centers inside their main courthouses where fathers can get forms, file paperwork, and receive guidance without hiring an attorney. National organizations like the ABA, Cordell & Cordell, and various fathers' rights groups supplement local resources. This directory combines official state court self-help portals, county-level family law facilitators, private family law firms that represent fathers, and fatherhood advocacy organizations — all verified and up to date.
Colorado uses 'allocation of parental responsibilities' instead of 'custody' and handles cases in district courts. The Child Support Services division runs enforcement statewide. Denver, Colorado Springs, Aurora, and Fort Collins anchor the major metros. Colorado Legal Services (the statewide LSC program), Rocky Mountain Immigrant Advocacy Network, and numerous county self-help centers support fathers statewide.
Serves Denver County residents for custody, divorce, parenting time, and child support matters as one of Colorado's busiest family courts. Self-represented parents can file petitions at the clerk's window or through JDF forms online. Bring a photo ID, any prior court orders, the child's birth certificate, and a copy of your parenting plan for scheduled hearings.
720-865-8301 · 1437 Bannock St, Denver, CO 80202 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
Handles custody, divorce, and parenting time matters for Colorado Springs and El Paso County residents. Parents can file pro se using Colorado JDF forms or seek referral to court-connected mediation. Bring government-issued ID, the child's birth certificate, any protection orders, and prior parenting plans when filing or attending a status conference at the Judicial Complex.
719-452-5000 · 270 S Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
Handles family law cases for Aurora, Centennial, Littleton, and the southeast Denver metro suburbs of Arapahoe County. Parents file petitions for allocation of parental responsibilities, post-decree modifications, and child support with the clerk. Bring a photo ID, the child's birth certificate, any prior Colorado or out-of-state court orders, and recent pay stubs for financial disclosures.
303-649-6355 · 7325 S Potomac St, Centennial, CO 80112 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
Serves Lakewood, Golden, Arvada, and Wheat Ridge residents of Jefferson County for custody, divorce, and parenting time. Parents can file pro se petitions using Colorado Judicial Department JDF forms or request referral to court-connected mediation. Bring a government ID, the child's birth certificate, any prior parenting plans or protection orders, and recent pay stubs for sworn financial statements.
303-271-6145 · 100 Jefferson County Pkwy, Golden, CO 80401 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
Handles custody, divorce, and parenting time for Adams County residents north of Denver including Brighton, Westminster, Thornton, and Commerce City. Parents can file pro se petitions using Colorado JDF forms and access court-connected mediation. Bring a photo ID, the child's birth certificate, recent pay stubs for financial affidavits, and any prior parenting plans or protection orders to hearings.
303-659-1161 · 1100 Judicial Center Dr, Brighton, CO 80601 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
Serves Boulder, Longmont, Louisville, and Lafayette residents of Boulder County for custody, divorce, and family law matters. Parents can file pro se using Colorado Judicial Department JDF forms and access the self-help resource center at the courthouse. Bring a government ID, the child's birth certificate, recent pay stubs for financial disclosures, and any prior court orders to hearings.
303-441-3750 · 1777 6th St, Boulder, CO 80302 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
Handles family law cases for Fort Collins, Loveland, Estes Park, and Larimer County residents in northern Colorado. Parents can file pro se petitions using Colorado JDF forms or be referred to court-connected mediation for custody disputes. Bring a photo ID, the child's birth certificate, any prior parenting plans or protection orders, and recent pay stubs to scheduled court hearings.
970-494-3500 · 201 La Porte Ave, Fort Collins, CO 80521 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
State office coordinating court-connected mediation for family disputes, including custody and parenting time, across all Colorado judicial districts statewide. Parents are typically referred by a judge or can self-refer before filing to attempt resolution. Bring a photo ID, any existing parenting plan or court order, a proposed schedule, and notes on disputed issues to each session.
303-837-3672 · Available through Colorado courts statewide · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
Handles custody, divorce, and parenting time cases for Greeley, Evans, Windsor, and Weld County residents in northern Colorado. Parents can file pro se using Colorado JDF forms or seek referral to court-connected mediation for contested issues. Bring a government ID, the child's birth certificate, any prior court orders, and recent pay stubs for sworn financial statements to hearings.
970-475-2400 · 901 9th Ave, Greeley, CO 80631 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
Serves Pueblo and Pueblo County residents for custody, divorce, and parenting time matters in southern Colorado. Parents can file pro se petitions using Colorado Judicial Department JDF forms and access the courthouse clerk for filing assistance. Bring a photo ID, the child's birth certificate, any prior parenting plans or protection orders, and recent pay stubs for financial disclosures at hearings.
719-404-8700 · 320 W 10th St, Pueblo, CO 81003 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
Handles family law cases for Grand Junction, Fruita, Palisade, and Mesa County residents on Colorado's Western Slope. Parents can file pro se petitions using Colorado JDF forms and may be referred to court-connected mediation for custody disputes. Bring a photo ID, the child's birth certificate, recent pay stubs for sworn financial statements, and any prior court orders to scheduled hearings.
970-257-3620 · 125 N Spruce St, Grand Junction, CO 81501 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
Serves Castle Rock, Parker, Highlands Ranch, and Douglas County residents south of Denver for custody, divorce, and parenting time cases. Parents can file pro se using Colorado JDF forms and access court-connected mediation for contested matters. Bring a government ID, the child's birth certificate, any prior parenting plans or protection orders, and recent pay stubs for financial disclosures to hearings.
303-663-7200 · 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, CO 80109 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
Serves Broomfield County residents north of Denver for custody, divorce, and family law matters as Colorado's only combined city-and-county court. Parents can file pro se petitions using Colorado JDF forms and seek referral to court-connected mediation. Bring a photo ID, the child's birth certificate, any prior court orders, and recent pay stubs for sworn financial statements to hearings.
720-887-2130 · 17 DesCombes Dr, Broomfield, CO 80020 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
Court-appointed evaluators, known as PREs, who assess families and make written recommendations on custody and parenting time in contested Colorado cases. Serves parents statewide through Colorado district courts, typically by court appointment in higher-conflict matters. Bring a photo ID, any existing parenting plans, school and medical records for the child, and a list of collateral contacts to interviews.
Available through Colorado district courts · By appointment · Visit Website
Advocacy group promoting shared parenting after separation or divorce, providing Colorado parents with legislative updates, educational resources, and a community of fathers and mothers seeking equal parenting time. Serves parents statewide online and through local meetups. There are no intake forms; parents can sign up on the website for newsletters, volunteer, and join state-specific advocacy groups.
Statewide advocacy · Online 24/7 · Visit Website
Free walk-in self-help center at the Denver courthouse assisting pro se litigants with custody, divorce, and family law paperwork for all Colorado district courts. Staff cannot give legal advice but can explain procedures and JDF forms. Bring a photo ID, the child's birth certificate, any prior court orders, recent pay stubs, and a list of questions to make the most of your visit.
720-865-8301 · 1437 Bannock St, Denver, CO 80202 · Mon-Fri 8am-12pm, 1pm-4pm · Visit Website