How Do I File for Divorce in Colorado?

In Colorado, the divorce process is started by filing a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage. If you are not married but have children together, you can file a Petition for Allocation of Parental Rights, in which the Court can address the issues of child custody and child support. Petitions can be filed as joint petitions, which allow the parties to save some court costs and service of process costs. A party must reside in Colorado for at least 91 days before filing a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage.

Requirements to File for Divorce in Colorado

Colorado is a no-fault divorce state so all you need to prove to file for divorce in Colorado is that the marriage is irretrievably broken, but you or your spouse must have been a Colorado resident for at least 91 days before filing for divorce.

Can I File for Divorce Without My Spouse’s Agreement?

In Colorado, you do not need your spouse’s agreement to file for divorce. Since Colorado is a no-fault divorce state, only one spouse needs to state that the marriage is “irretrievably broken” for Colorado courts to move forward with the case. Your spouse cannot stop the divorce by refusing to sign papers or participate.

While your spouse’s participation can help resolve issues like property division, child custody, and support more efficiently, their lack of cooperation won’t prevent you from getting divorced.

Hiring a Colorado Divorce Attorney

The lawyer you select can affect the rest of your life. Colorado Legal Group’s team of Denver divorce lawyers and family law attorneys are highly skilled in developing a strategy that will get you through your case in the best way possible; with the best outcomes, lowest cost, and least amount of emotional stress. Let us guide you through a divorce without the drama, without costing you a fortune, and without ruining your family.

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