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Colorado Divorce Information

The following information is to provide a basic understanding of the various aspects of divorce in the State of Colorado.

You can get more specific information regarding Colorado divorce laws using the links provided to Colorado divorce laws or at your local library.

This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Before taking any action you should seek the advice of an attorney familiar with the laws in the state in which you will be seeking a divorce.

Every effort has been made to assure that the information contained in these pages is accurate however, due to the ever changing nature of the law some material may be outdated or may no longer apply.

Colorado Divorce Resources

Residency Requirements 90 days
Where to File The county in which the respondent resides.
The county in which both spouses lived together prior to separation.
The county in which the petitioner resides if the respondent is a non- resident of Colorado
Grounds for Divorce Colorado is a "no fault" divorce state. "Irretrievable breakdown of marriage" is the only ground for divorce under Colorado laws.
Voluntary or required mediation Yes
Voluntary or recommended CounselingYes
Property Distribution Colorado is an "equitable distribution" state. The court has full discretion to divide the real estate and all marital property, which includes pension benefits without regard to marital misconduct, in such proportions as the court deems just after considering all relevant factors including:
  • The contribution of each spouse to the acquisition of the marital property, including the contribution of a spouse as homemaker
  • The value of the property set apart to each spouse
  • The economic circumstances of each spouse at the time the division of property is to become effective, including the desirability of awarding the family home or the right to live therein for reasonable periods to the spouse with whom any children reside the majority of the time
  • Any increases or decreases in the value of the separate property of the spouse during the marriage or the depletion of the separate property for marital purposes
Any inheritance or gifts received prior or during the marriage is not considered for distribution.
Child Custody Custody is awarded with the best interests of the child or children in mind. The factors that are generally considered: the desire and ability of each parent, the wishes of each parent, the child's adjustment to his or her surroundings, the mental and physical health of the child and parents, the child's relationship with each of the parents, and any child or spouse abuse.
Uniform Child Custody Act: 1973
Is Joint Custody awarded? YES
Do Grandparents Have the Right to Visitation? YES
Are Child's Wishes Considered? YES
Child Support Either or both parents may be required to provide the support of maintenance, insurance, and education of the child. There are specific guidelines to be followed, unless when proven to be unjust. The following factors are generally considered: a child's need for contact with both parents, the joint responsibilities for the welfare of the child, the financial resources, cost of day care, and the standard of living the child would have otherwise enjoyed had not the divorce taken place. Marital misconduct is not taken into consideration.
Spousal Support Support can be awarded to either spouse. Past marital actions are not considered. Employment possibilities of the spouse tends to cause the greatest influence on the decision. Living conditions similar to those when marriage existed is attempted to be restored, but a lot of factors play a significant role


Colorado Divorce Attorneys by County

Click on any CO county below to find a divorce attorney in your area.

Adams
Alamosa
Arapahoe
Archuleta
Baca
Bent
Boulder
Broomfield
Chaffee
Cheyenne
Clear Creek
Conejos
Costilla
Crowley
Custer
Delta
Denver
Dolores
Douglas
Eagle
El Paso
Elbert
Fremont
Garfield
Gilpin
Grand
Gunnison
Hinsdale
Huerfano
Jackson
Jefferson
Kiowa
Kit Carson
La Plata
Lake
Larimer
Las Animas
Lincoln
Logan
Mesa
Mineral
Moffat
Montezuma
Montrose
Morgan
Otero
Ouray
Park
Phillips
Pitkin
Prowers
Pueblo
Rio Blanco
Rio Grande
Routt
Saguache
San Juan
San Miguel
Sedgwick
Summit
Teller
Washington
Weld
Yuma

Colorado Divorce Mediators by County

Click on any CO county below to find a divorce mediator in your area.

Adams
Alamosa
Arapahoe
Archuleta
Baca
Bent
Boulder
Broomfield
Chaffee
Cheyenne
Clear Creek
Conejos
Costilla
Crowley
Custer
Delta
Denver
Dolores
Douglas
Eagle
El Paso
Elbert
Fremont
Garfield
Gilpin
Grand
Gunnison
Hinsdale
Huerfano
Jackson
Jefferson
Kiowa
Kit Carson
La Plata
Lake
Larimer
Las Animas
Lincoln
Logan
Mesa
Mineral
Moffat
Montezuma
Montrose
Morgan
Otero
Ouray
Park
Phillips
Pitkin
Prowers
Pueblo
Rio Blanco
Rio Grande
Routt
Saguache
San Juan
San Miguel
Sedgwick
Summit
Teller
Washington
Weld
Yuma

DISCLAIMER:
This information has been compiled directly from the most recently available statutes online for each state. Every effort has been made to assure that this information is correct and complete. Be aware that laws frequently change. Do not take any action based on this information without first consulting an attorney to be certain that the laws pertaining to your particular situation have not changed.

The language used in most cases on this page is legal terminology taken directly from the statutes and laws of each state. The terminology is not always easy to understand. If you are not sure of something you should consult an attorney so that you can fully understand the meaning of the laws.

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