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Know the Laws - By State
Please see below for state-specific laws that might be useful for victims and survivors of domestic violence. This information is written in a Q & A format and is meant to provide you with easy-to-understand information. You can also reach us at our Email Hotline if you have more specific questions.
Information about domestic violence protection orders, protection orders for stalking, sexual assault, physical harm/threats and abuse of elderly/at-risk adult, and extreme risk protection orders in Colorado.
Information about custody in Colorado.
This page addresses some general (not state-specific) laws of one parent taking a child out of the state or country, without the other parent’s consent.
Basic information about divorce in Colorado.
Information about housing-related protections for victims of domestic violence, domestic abuse, unlawful sexual behavior, and stalking.
Information about crimes the abuser may have committed in Colorado and victim assistance programs.
If you are a victim of domestic violence, it may be illegal for the abuser to buy or have a gun.
You may have a right to sue an abuser for medical costs, lost wages, and to recover your property.
