Colorado Legal Guide

Colorado Springs, CO Bankruptcy

Start your bankruptcy research here. You'll find links to all the information for Colorado Springs, Colorado.

• Colorado Bankruptcy Means Test

  Every county has its own expense standards, which are applied in the Bankruptcy Means Test, also known as Form 22A. You must complete the means test before you can file Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. The LegalConsumer.com Means Test Calculator has helped more than a million people get a rough idea of how they will fare in the means test. Click here to select your Colorado county or city to begin the means test.

• Colorado Bankruptcy Lawyers

  Find a local Colorado bankruptcy attorney who can help you with your case.

• Colorado Bankrutpcy Court Info

  Pick your Colorado county or city to find the bankruptcy court district that serves you.

• Colorado Bankruptcy Law (Colorado Exemptions)

  Section 522 of the federal bankruptcy law provides a list of "exemptions" (property you can keep), but each state has exemptions of its own. Many states let you only use the state exemptions. Here you'll find the exemptions applicable in Colorado, including the Colorado Homesetad Exemption, and Colorado exmptions for pensions, personal property, wage garnishment, and "wild card" exemption.

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  Colorado Bankrutpcy Forms Info

  Click to selct your Colorado city or county to get free, downloadable bankruptcy forms for your court district.

• Colorado District Bankruptcy Court Credit Counseling

  Before you can file bankruptcy, you must go through court-approved credit counseling. Here, find a list of credit counseling agencies that have been approved for pre-bankruptcy counseling in the Colorado District Bankruptcy Court.

Colorado Student Loans

Student loans now make up the largest single source of consumer debt. It is important to know your rights as a student loan debtor, or as a potential student borrower.

Our articles go over:

• the important differences between public and private student loans,
• your rights and consequences regarding payment reduction,
• Colorado default penalties,
• loan forgiveness, and cancellation,

... depending on the kind of loan you have.

Colorado Obamacare Information

Consumers want to know what the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) has to offer in terms of competitive insurance rates and the all-important subsidies and tax credits you may qualify for. Our state-specific articles tell you how to sign up in Colorado, how to qualify for Colorado subsidies to make your insurance affordable, and whom you need to contact, in Colorado, to mantain health insurance coverage if your life situation changes.

Colorado Unemployment Benefits Home

Have you recently lost your job? If so, you may qualify for unemployment benefits: money paid by Colorado to those who are temporarily out of work.

This site provides clear, accurate information on collecting unemployment benefits in Colorado, including eligibility, how to apply, how much you'll get, what you'll have to do to keep collecting benefits, and what to do if your application is denied. 

• Colorado Unemployment Benefits Info

  Each state has its own unemployment agency, procedures, forms, and regulations for filing for unemployment benefits. Colorado's unemployment agency has its own website and online guide. We provide the essential links to this website and guide, and describe the information you need to apply for unemployment benefits.

• Colorado Unemployment Benefits Resources

  Applying for unemployment benefits in Colorado is a multi-step process. We give you step-by-step information about how and where to apply, as well as the various ways you can apply for unemployment benefits in Colorado.

• Colorado Unemployment Benefit Amounts & Eligibility

  To qualify for unemployment benefits, you must meet two basic requirements. First, you must have earned at least a minimum amount, set by Colorado law, in the time before you lost your job. Second, you must be out of work through no fault of your own. If you are found eligible, Colorado law also determines how much you will get per week, based on your prior earnings. 

• Handling Unemployment Problems

  If you are found ineligible for benefits, you can file an appeal. You'll need to meet the procedural requirements and deadlines set by Colorado. This might be a good time to consult with an experienced Colorado unemployment lawyer. 

• El Paso County Job Centers

  Local job centers -- sometimes called One-Stop Career Centers or American Job Centers --can help you with cover letters, resumes, and job search efforts. You may be required to register with a job center as part of your ongoing obligation to look for work while collecting benefits.

Colorado Information on Your Wage and Hour Rights

Does your employer owe you wages? If so, you need to know what you can do in Colorado to get the money you are owed.

This site provides clear, accurate information on wage and hour rights in Colorado, including minimum wage, overtime, breaks from work, paycheck rules, and more. 

• Colorado Overtime Rights

  Federal and state laws determine your rights to overtime. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires most employers to pay employees one-and-a-half times their regular hourly wage for every hour worked over 40 in a week. But not every employee is entitled to overtime. And some states have different rules.

• Colorado Rights to Pay

  Federal and Colorado laws determine the minimum wage, your rights to tips, when you get your final paycheck, and much more.  

• Handling Wage and Hour Problems

  If you have a wage and hour claim against your employer, you need to know what to do. Most states have a procedure for filing an administrative wage claim. If that doesn't work, it might be a good time to consult with an experienced Colorado unemployment lawyer. 

Colorado Child Custody Laws

Learn how to to navigate Colorado child custody laws and procedures.

This site provides clear, accurate information on child custody rights in Colorado, including how courts make decisions, basic concepts such as physical vs. legal custody, and more. 

• How Child Custody Works in Colorado

• How Courts Make Child Custody Decisions in Colorado

• El Paso County Family Court

   

Colorado Inheritance Law

Here, you can learn:

• how probate works in Colorado
• how to transfer or take care of property that has been left by loved ones
• how to find local property records, etc. that you may need to clear title to property you are inheriting
• whether or not you will be taxed on what you inherit and how to file taxes if necessary

• El Paso County Probate Court

Colorado Health Care Law

If you must make decisions about the health care of a loved one, it is important to have their wishes in writing and in the proper legal form. Each state has rules about the format for these documents. Here you'll find a thorough discussion of what you need to know in Colorado before you make a Living Will, Advance Directive, Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care, DNR, POLST or MOLST forms.

Colorado Elected Officials

Contact your Elected Representatives at all levels of goverment.