Colorado Divorce and Family Law (2024)

Divorce Basics

• Colorado Divorce FAQ

  Getting divorced in Colorado can be disorienting (if you’re not a lawyer). Going in without some basic information can only make it worse.

• Uncontested Divorce in Colorado

  In Colorado, some divorcing couples an elect to file an uncontested divorce, which may save both spouses time and money. Continue reading to learn if you meet the requirements for this type of divorce process.

• How Do I File for Divorce in Colorado?

  Wondering where to begin and how to file a divorce? Learn about the necessary forms and procedures to file for a divorce in Colorado—and how to get help.

• Understanding and Calculating Alimony in Colorado

  Find out if you're entitled to alimony when you divorce in Colorado and, if so, how much.

• Adultery in Colorado: Does Cheating Affect Alimony?

  If you’re getting divorced in Colorado, and your spouse has cheated on you, will it have an impact on any alimony award?

• Remarriage and Alimony in Colorado

  Learn how remarriage or cohabitation affects ongoing alimony obligations in Colorado.

• The Basics of Annulment in Colorado

  Overview of Annulment and Void Marriages Civil annulments and divorces are similar in the sense that they make a determination about marital status. But the vital difference between them is that divorce ends an existing, valid marriage, whereas annulment simply declares that what everyone thought was

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Divorce and Property

• Colorado Divorce: Dividing Property

  Laws governing how marital property is divided at divorce vary from state to state. Colorado law requires a division that is equitable, meaning that it is fair--it doesn't necessarily have to be exactly equal. Some couples are able to agree on how to divide everything on their own, while others seek the help of attorneys or a mediator to negotiate a settlement.

Child Custody

• Child Custody in Colorado: Best Interests of the Child

  If you’re getting divorced in Colorado, child custody and visitation could be your most contentious issue. If you don’t familiarize yourself upfront with what’s involved, you might regret it.

• How Domestic Violence Affects Child Custody Colorado

  This article explains how the occurrence of domestic violence impacts a court’s determination of which parent should have custody of a child in Colorado. If you are a victim of domestic violence, there are a number of organizations that can help secure your safety and legal rights. The Colorado Coalition

• Child Custody and Relocation Laws in Colorado

  If you have custody of your kids in Colorado, you can move with them if you want to, right? Well, that depends.

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Child Support

• Child Support in Colorado

  Find out how to calculate child support in Colorado and how a support award can be modified or terminated.

• Paternity in Colorado

  Whether it’s by choice or by chance, parenthood is a life changing event. Before having children, most of us only worried about our own needs. Once a baby arrives, the parent’s focus is on the child’s needs. What if the parent is a single mom? How does she get the child’s father to help? This article provides an overview of how to establish paternity in Colorado.

• Understanding and Calculating Alimony in Colorado

  Find out if you're entitled to alimony when you divorce in Colorado and, if so, how much.

• Imputing Income for Child Support in Colorado

  In Colorado, every child has the right to be financially supported by his or her parents, whether the parents are married to one another or not. A parent’s income is a key factor in deciding how much financial support is owed. Unfortunately, some parents try to lower the amount of child support owed, or avoid paying altogether, by intentionally reducing their income.

• Child Support Enforcement in Colorado

  Just like marriage doesn't guarantee that couples will live “happily ever after,” a child support order doesn’t ensure that parents will actually make the necessary payments. When parents fail to meet their child support obligations, each state has laws designed to force compliance.

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