Colorado · Family
The Colorado Family Law Guide
Navigating Dissolution of Marriage, Property Division, and Parental Responsibilities by Understanding Colorado's Unique Family Law Framework.
2026-2027 Edition · Cited to Colorado law · Plain language
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Colorado divorce and parenting cases, explained step by step
No-fault dissolution, the 91-day residency rule, parenting plans, equitable division, maintenance, child support, and mandatory disclosures.
ABOUT THIS BOOK
Divorce papers, parenting plans, and financial disclosures can feel overwhelming, especially when the terms differ from what you have heard elsewhere. Colorado calls divorce a dissolution of marriage, and it uses its own vocabulary for custody and alimony.
The Colorado Family Law Guide explains the Uniform Dissolution of Marriage Act in plain language. It covers Colorado's no-fault standard, which requires only a finding that the marriage is irretrievably broken, and the 91-day domicile requirement for filing. It explains how courts allocate parental responsibilities, meaning decision-making and parenting time, based on the best interests of the child.
On the financial side, the guide explains equitable division of marital property and debts, how marital and separate property differ, guideline-based spousal maintenance, and Colorado's income shares child support model. It also walks through the case itself, from the petition and service through the Initial Status Conference, mandatory financial disclosures under C.R.C.P. 16.2, the Sworn Financial Statement, and mediation.
• Steps for both the filing spouse and the responding spouse
• Common law marriage, relocation, and later modifications
• Checklists, comparison tables, and a glossary
• Sample parenting plan and disclosure language
Legal information, not legal advice.
WHAT’S INSIDE
- The Foundation: Colorado's No-Fault Approach
- The Core Framework: The Uniform Dissolution of Marriage Act (UDMA)
- Who the Law Applies To: Jurisdiction and Parties
- Key Definitions and Concepts in Colorado Family Law
- Exceptions and Defenses
- Rights of Co-Parent or Other Spouse
- Step-by-step procedures from each side, with deadlines at a glance
- 22 real-world questions and answers
- Statute index, key court decisions and official forms
- Toolkit: checklists, comparison tables, glossary and common mistakes to avoid
WHY READERS TRUST THIS GUIDE
Plain language. Cited to the statute. Dated so you know it is current.
Every rule is cited to Colorado law so you can verify it.
Cited, so you can check it
Every rule names the section of Colorado law it comes from, so you can read the source yourself.
Plain language, no filler
Written to be read start to finish by someone with no legal training, with worked examples.
Dated and updated
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QUESTIONS BEFORE YOU BUY
Colorado dissolution of marriage: what to know before you order.
Straight answers about what the guide is, what it covers and how it reaches you.
How long must I live in Colorado before filing for divorce?
At least one spouse must have been domiciled in Colorado for the 91 days immediately before the case is filed. The guide explains this and the other filing requirements.
Does Colorado split marital property 50/50?
No. Colorado divides marital property equitably, meaning fairly under the circumstances, which is not always an equal split. The guide explains the factors courts consider.
Is this legal advice?
No. It is legal information in plain language, cited to the law, so you understand your options and know what to ask. Reading it creates no attorney-client relationship.
Is it written for Colorado?
Yes. This guide is written for Colorado law and cites the Colorado statutes and rules it relies on. If your case is in another state, choose that state's edition.
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