Self-Help Center: Room S101, (719) 448-7710

Request for forms and guidance in regard to the purchase and procedures on filing.

Family Court Facilitators:

Michael W. Vigil (719) 448-7781, walk-in hours M-Thurs. 1:00pm-4:00pm, except the 3rd Thursday of each month when the hours are 2:30pm-4:00pm

Nicole Rugh (719) 448-7570,

Room S410, General family law (divorce or custody) procedural questions.

Pro Se Clinic I: Assistance in preparing forms for filing your case.  Free of charge.  Class is held on the 1^st and 3^rd Thursday of each month from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Jury Assembly Room, W113.

Children and Families in Transition Seminar

MANDATORY FOR ALL DIVORCE AND ALLOCATION OF PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITY FILINGS

WHEN:          2nd AND 4th  Wednesday starting at 5:30

                       3^rd Friday of each month (NOT the last Friday of each month!)

                        from 12:00 pm (Noon) to 1:30 pm

WHERE:       270 S. Tejon, Room W113 (Jury Assembly Room)

WHY:             This is required for all divorcing parents and allocation of parental responsibility cases, (in El Paso and Teller Counties), of children under 18 years of age, within 45 days of filing and before final orders can be set.

MAKE SURE TO BRING YOUR CASE NUMBER, THIS IS HOW YOU RECEIVE CREDIT FOR THE CLASS.

WHAT:          You will watch two videos, one about the effects of divorce on children,

                        The other about legal terms and the legalities of the divorce process. 

                        There will be an attorney and a mental health professional there,

                        Volunteering their time, to answer your questions.

CONTACT CASA AT 719-447-9898 WITH ANY QUESTIONS. COURT CARE (CHILD CARE) IS PROVIDED WITH A 2 DAY PRIOR REGISTRATION.

Court Care: Free child care provided to all parties conducting court business. The center is open from 7:30am to 5:00pm. The center is available during the Children and Families in Transition Seminar: you must call 2 days prior for child care on those days.

The center is located at 309 South Cascade - 719-442-1972

Adoption Clinic: Free “How to Adoption Clinic” Instructions on how to handle your own stepparent, kinship, and custodial adoption. Held on the third Thursday of each month from 12:00pm to 1:00pm in Room W160.  An attorney will be available to provide basic information. Be sure to bring your paperwork.

Theft Seminar: Located at the Roadway Inn, 2409 E. Pikes Peak, 800-247-5832.  Only cash or money orders are accepted for payment.  You need to call for dates and times.

Office of Dispute Resolution (Mediation): Room B23, basement, (719) 448-7777

Schedule appointments.

CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates): Trained volunteers to investigate issues regarding children by Court Order, supervised pickup/drop off, and supervised parenting time.

701 S. Cascade, (719) 447-9898

Law Library: The Library has state statutes, case law and other resources.  20 N. Cascade, (719) 531-6333

El Paso County Bar Association: 719-473-9700

Colorado Legal Services: If you are indigent, Colorado Legal Services may help you with your case.  617 S. Nevada, (719) 471-0380

Lawyer’s Referral Service: Private consultation with a lawyer.  For a fee of $40.00, you may have a 30-minute appointment with a private attorney.  (719) 636-1532

Call a Lawyer Program: Free legal consultation with an attorney.  Program is available on the 3^rd Thursday of each month from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (719) 471-0380

Policy Studies Inc. (PSI) - Child Support Enforcement: An agency for collection of previously ordered child support in Colorado and elsewhere.  30 E. Pikes Peak #203, (719) 457-6331 or (866) 270-2606

T.E.S.S.A.: 320 S. El Paso, (719) 633-1462 Crisis Line (719) 633-3819; Urban League R&R: Contact Reginald Fletcher 719-634-1525: Male Responsibility Program: A weekly male support group dealing with issues on nurturing, effective parenting and being a single dad.: Respite Parenting Program: In home visits that focus on life skills and help getting family access to community resources.

Urban League R&R: Contact Reginald Fletcher (719) 634-1525

Male Responsibility Program – a weekly male support group dealing with issues on nurturing, effective parenting and being a single dad.  Respite Parenting Program – In-home visits that focus on life skills and help get family access to community resources.

Center on Fathering: Contact Ken Senders (719) 634-7797

Services for fathers assessed on individual basis. 

Fathering Class – 15 weeks – Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 5:30-7:00 p.m.

Conflict Resolution – 10 weeks – Tue from 5:30-7:00 p.m.

Colorado Bar Association: (719) 473-9700 or www.cobar.org

El Paso County Health Department Nurturing Program: Contact Rita Wiley (719) 520-1019

Parenting classes offered 3 hours per week for 16 weeks.  Teen classes are also offered 2 hours per week for 18 weeks.  Fees are based on a sliding fee scale.

Neighborhood Justice Center:  Mediation is held for Non-Domestic Protection Orders at no cost,

located at 105 E. Vermijo (719) 520-6016

Fatherhood Foundation: 102 E. Pikes Peak, Suite 306 Colorado Springs, CO 80903 (719) 473-3237,

Provide legal assistance with family law system.  Shared Parent Center for mothers and fathers, same building on the third floor 886-0743.