Training and Tips for MVL Volunteers 

Family Law Resources

Post Decree Issues- Materials & Videos
Navigating the Post Decree Maze
Anatomy of a Family Law Case 
Child Support Basics
Effectively Representing Survivors of Domestic Violence by The Crisis Center
Child Support Basics 101+- Materials & Video

Denver Indian Center Resources
Federal Indian Law: A Brief Introduction by Troy A. Eid  Video & Materials 
An Overview of Applicability of ICWA in Colorado's Private Legal Actions Involving Non-Parents by Lisa Shellenberger  Video & Materials
Ethics and Lawyers for Tribes on ICWA And Other Matters by Brandy K.M Toelupe  Video & Materials 

Guardianship Resources 
Chapter 19, Guardianship and Conservatorship under the Colorado Uniform Guardianship and Protective Proceedings Act.A chapter in Elder Law in Colorado.© Colorado Bar Association CLE, 2017. Reproduced by permission of the Colorado Bar Association CLE.
All rights reserved. Information regarding this book can be found here.

Ethical Resources
Ethical Considerations for Pro Bono Representation  

Mediation Resources
Ethical Zoom Mediations

Powers of Attorney and Other Advance Planning Resources
Dealing with the New Norm in Basic Estate Planning - Video & Materials

Practical Skills for Managing Pro Bono Cases and Clients
JDF 205 Motion to file without payment and supporting financial affidavit
In re Marriage of Swink | Cases | Colorado | Westlaw
Sample Volunteer Attorney's Engagement Agreement
Video

Bankruptcy Resources
MVL Bankruptcy Basics

Landlord-Tenant Resources
Eviction Training from the Colorado Law Poverty Project 2021- Affidavit & Materials 
Video

Many forms can be found at the Colorado Judicial Branch website.  Some MVL applicants are eligible to waive court filing fees so please take special note of JDF 205 Motion to File Without Payment and Supporting Financial Affidavit.