Know exactly what to file and when

No more guessing which forms you need or what the court expects. This course walks you through every required document, in order, so nothing falls through the cracks.

Build a parenting plan that holds up

Learn what Colorado courts require in a parenting plan, how to address decision-making and parenting time, and how to put it in writing in a way that protects your kids.

Understand how Colorado evaluates custody

Colorado courts focus on one thing: the best interests of the child. This course explains what that standard means in practice so you can approach the process with confidence.

About the Guide

Establishing custody between unmarried parents is its own process — and most parents going through it for the first time have no idea where to start. This guide was created by a Colorado attorney who spent 10 years watching parents struggle not because their situation was complicated, but because no one had given them a clear roadmap. You'll get a written guide you can reference at every stage, plus video walkthroughs that bring the process to life. If you're willing to do the work, this guide gives you everything you need to do it right.

What's Included

7 Chapters · 22 Lessons

  1. 1

    Welcome!

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      How to Use Your Guide

  2. 2

    Getting Your Case Started

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      The Initial Documents

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Filing in Court: Where to go? How to do it?

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      How to Complete Personal Service

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      When You’ve Been Served: Responding to a Petition

    5. (Included in full purchase)

      FAQs

  3. 3

    Court Procedure

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Case Management Order

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Initial Status Conference

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      FAQs

  4. 4

    Financial

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      How to complete your Sworn Financial Statement

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Supporting Financial Documents: A complete list

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      FAQs

  5. 5

    Parenting

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Co-Parenting Class

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Best Interest of the Child: How the Court makes decisions about kids

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Who will pay Child Support?

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Parenting Plan: The Rules of the Road for Custody

    5. (Included in full purchase)

      Setting Up Child Support

    6. (Included in full purchase)

      FAQs

  6. 6

    Reaching an Agreement

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Mediation: Finding Common Ground

  7. 7

    Going to Hearing

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Pre-Trial Statement

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Proposed Orders: Asking for what you want

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Permanent Orders Hearing: How to present your case

What Colorado Parents Are Saying

Real feedback from people who used this guide to navigate their custody case and come out the other side.

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"[LawGuides] made the legal language easy to understand.”
A.C.

Denver, CO

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“It feels great to have this done.”
M.K.

Working mom

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“[It] answered all my questions and helped me understand each of the documents I needed.”
J.K.

Dad in Jefferson County

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Helped us understand everything each step of the way.
A.M.

Aurora, CO

Still Unsure?

How will I know it will work for me?  While everyone’s case may be a little different, the standard process every divorce or custody case follows is the same. With your guide, you will know all the steps needed to finish your case. How do I know the quality is good? Each of our guides was created, developed, and reviewed by qualified, experienced Colorado family lawyers. Because they work on custody cases all the time, they know the information you need and have included it all right in your guide. What if I need more time? You’ll have unlimited access to your guide for 1 year, so you can go at your own pace. 

Your Investment Is Protected.

Our step-by-step guides are designed to help you avoid frustration and reduce risk as you navigate a complex court system. If you do not find the guide valuable, however, let us know within 30 days and we will provide a full refund. No questions asked.

Lauren Lester, Esq.

Lauren is a Colorado attorney practicing family law and estate planning. After 10 years of family law work, she saw the same thing over and over: people struggling through the process not because their case was complicated, but because no one had given them the basic information they needed. She believes people shouldn't have to cash out retirement or take on significant debt to complete their divorce. That's why she created this guide — to make the law more accessible and give Coloradans a realistic path through the court system without full legal representation. The goal is simple: help you move forward with confidence and control. **No attorney-client relationship is created by purchasing a guide.

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