Colorado Divorce and Family Law

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.

The Divorce Process in Colorado

An overview of the steps involved in a Colorado divorce.

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

Contempt Charge for Nonpayment of Support in Colorado

If you’ve failed to pay court-ordered support in Colorado, the court can charge you with contempt of court. If it finds you guilty, it will require you to pay a fine or send you to jail. Here’s how contempt works in Colorado family law.

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.

Colorado Divorce: Should You Move Out of the Family Home?

Divorcing spouses face many difficult decisions. One of the most difficult can be whether – or when – to move out of the marital home. People often have strong emotional attachments to their homes, and a house may be a couple’s most valuable financial asset.

Child Custody in Colorado: Best Interests of the Child

Whether you're going through a divorce or separating from your partner, if you have children, you're going to have to discuss custody. In Colorado, the court's primary concern in every custody case is what's best for the children and that doesn't always match what you believe is best.

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

Sometimes divorced parents relocate because of a new job or remarriage. But before you jump at the chance to take a an out-of-state promotion, you should consider the potential impact on custody. If you and your spouse share legal or physical custody, you can ask a judge to allow you to move with your

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.