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.

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

In Colorado, you can’t get a traditional annulment—but you can ask for a "declaration of invalidity" to legally void a marriage that shouldn’t have happened in the first place. The catch? Strict deadlines and complex consequences apply.

Colorado Divorce: Dividing Property

Learn how Colorado divorce law divides marital property and debt.

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 in Colorado

Learn how judges in Colorado deal with claims of domestic violence in custody cases—and the restrictions they might place on an abuser's parenting time with a child.

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.

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

You can establish paternity—legally determine the father of a child—in a few ways in Colorado. Learn about the process and how it benefits your child.

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

Learn how judges in Colorado impute income to unemployed or underemployed parents when calculating child support.

Child Support Enforcement in Colorado

Falling behind on child support in Colorado can lead to jail time, license suspensions, and even federal charges. Here's how the state enforces payment orders.