Stephanie Shannon Law, LLC
  • Legal Services
    • Divorce/Legal Separation
      • Divorce Process in Colorado
      • Divorce Process Checklist
      • Uncontested vs. Contested
      • Military Divorce in Colorado
    • Colorado Child Support
      • Colorado Child Support Calculator
    • Custody (Parenting Time)
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Contact Us
  • Legal Services
    • Divorce/Legal Separation
      • Divorce Process in Colorado
      • Divorce Process Checklist
      • Uncontested vs. Contested
      • Military Divorce in Colorado
    • Colorado Child Support
      • Colorado Child Support Calculator
    • Custody (Parenting Time)
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Contact Us
Tips for legal separation or divorce
Home » Family Law » Tips for legal separation or divorce
Stephanie Shannon Law, LLC
  • Legal Services
    • Divorce/Legal Separation
      • Divorce Process in Colorado
      • Divorce Process Checklist
      • Uncontested vs. Contested
      • Military Divorce in Colorado
    • Colorado Child Support
      • Colorado Child Support Calculator
    • Custody (Parenting Time)
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Contact Us
  • Legal Services
    • Divorce/Legal Separation
      • Divorce Process in Colorado
      • Divorce Process Checklist
      • Uncontested vs. Contested
      • Military Divorce in Colorado
    • Colorado Child Support
      • Colorado Child Support Calculator
    • Custody (Parenting Time)
  • About Us
  • Blog
  • Contact Us

Tips for legal separation or divorce

October 10, 2017 8:36 pm Comments Off on Tips for legal separation or divorce madmin

Navigating the procedures and paperwork for a divorce or legal separation on your own is no easy task. Below are some tips that may make the process a little easier:

Are you using the right forms? 

It is extremely important to use the right forms and to fill them out correctly. Colorado’s domestic court forms and instructions are available for free at the Colorado Supreme Court’s website – (https://www.courts.state.co.us/Forms/Forms_List.cfm…) – Beware of online sites that require you to pay for forms that may or may not be state-specific for Colorado.

Watch the deadlines

Failure to meet required deadlines may result in sanctions, limits on the evidence you are allowed to present or having your case dismissed.

Mind the Money 

Each Party is required to completed a Sworn Financial Statement and exchange mandatory financial disclosures. The mandatory financial disclosures include information like bank statements, pay stubs, and credit card statements. The full list and an explanation can be found here: https://www.courts.state.co.us/Forms/PDF/JDF1125.pdf 

While this process can be tedious and intrusive, it is important to complete this step, even if you are in agreement about how to divide your finances.  If this is not done correctly, your case may be delayed, and any agreement you make can be challenged later. 

Show Up! 

Show up to any scheduled court appearances.  Most hearings will be in person, but other appearances like mediation or a status conference will most likely be virtual.  Pay attention to the notice you receive.  This will tell you whether your appearance is in person or virtual.  You can find the Court’s virtual courtrooms here: https://www.courts.state.co.us/Courts/County/Custom.cfm?County_ID=6&Page_ID=992

Be Prepared 

Whether you are appearing at a mediation or a hearing, you have a short time to make your point. Prepare by knowing what you want from the process, what the rules are, and the information relevant to your case. This will help make your presentation of your case more effective.

Choosing to represent yourself is not a decision to be taken lightly; the court will expect you to follow the same rules and procedures as someone who is represented by counsel. If you have decided to represent yourself in your divorce or legal separation and find yourself needing just a little help, I offer “a-la-carte” services such as document review, document drafting, limited appearances, and strategy review.

You may send me a private message, call me at 719-726-0133 or email me at stephanie@stephanieshannonlaw.com.

« Previous
Next »
  • Facebook
Disclaimer: Nothing on this site, including completion of the contact form, is intended to create an attorney-client relationship.

You may view our privacy policy here.

 

© 2019 Stephanie Shannon Law, LLC
Scroll to top
Skip to content
Open toolbar Accessibility Tools

Accessibility Tools

  • Increase TextIncrease Text
  • Decrease TextDecrease Text
  • GrayscaleGrayscale
  • High ContrastHigh Contrast
  • Negative ContrastNegative Contrast
  • Light BackgroundLight Background
  • Links UnderlineLinks Underline
  • Readable FontReadable Font
  • Reset Reset