How Does Colorado Divorce Work?

Colorado divorce begins by completing the forms, filing them with the courthouse, and serving a copy to your spouse. Property, assets, alimony, spousal maintenance, child custody, child support, and debt issues must be finalized. Once complete, your final divorce hearing will take place.

Colorado Divorce Who Gets The House?

Generally speaking in a short term marriage (under 5 years), the spouse that bought the house during the marriage, or helped to improve it through labor, is given more weight in a decision making process for who gets the house. However if one party stayed home and took care of children all day, this may have an impact on how much equity they are entitled to as well.

Colorado Divorce Timeline

An uncontested divorce can be finalized in the state minimum of 91 days after service on the other party. A contested divorce with major issues such as child custody or division of property can take months or even years to settle.

Who Gets Child Custody In Colorado Divorce?

Colorado courts refer to child custody as parental responsibilities during divorce. While many states favor the 50/50 split, Colorado's judges generally prefer a more balanced approach. In most cases, moms will be awarded primary responsibility for raising the child, and dads will receive equal parenting time.

How Much Is Child Support In Colorado?

One Child 20% - 37% of the obligor's net income, Two Children 25% - 42%, Three Children 29% - 45%, Four Children 31% - 48%, Five Children 34% - 50%, Six or More Children Not less than 37%

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COLORADO DIVORCE FAQ'S

HOW MUCH DOES A DIVORCE COST IN COLORADO SPRINGS?

Many factors go into the calculation determining the divorce cost in Colorado Springs. These factors include the experience and effectiveness of the divorce lawyer you select and the time and effort your attorney will spend completing your case.

If you're considering filing for a divorce in Colorado Springs, contact a leading divorce attorney highly experienced in these cases. Based on the details that you provide, your divorce attorney can give you a good idea of what your total costs will be.

IS COLORADO CONSIDERED TO BE A FATHER FRIENDLY STATE?

Not necessarily. There are many more single mothers now than ever before in the history of the state. If you are a father who is facing a divorce in Colorado, you will need a divorce lawyer to fight hard for an adequate amount of visitation or custodial time with your children.

DO YOU NEED A LAWYER TO GET A DIVORCE IN COLORADO?

No. If a couple can agree 100% on all property and child custody matters, we would recommend considering an uncontested divorce. However, if any financial, support or child-related details are still unresolved between the divorcing couple, we would strongly recommend contacting a qualified divorce attorney for legal advice.