Colorado State Laws
Updated for 2026
Colorado Divorce Laws
Your complete guide to divorce in Colorado. Colorado uses parental responsibilities terminology and has advisory maintenance guidelines.
Understanding Colorado Divorce Law
Property Division
Colorado follows Equitable Distribution principles. Marital property is divided fairly based on relevant factors.
Fair DivisionGrounds for Divorce
No-Fault: Irretrievable breakdown of marriage. Colorado is a pure no-fault state.
No-Fault OnlyParental Responsibilities
Colorado uses parental responsibilities instead of custody. This includes decision-making authority and parenting time.
Best Interests StandardChild Support
Colorado uses the Income Shares Model with specific worksheet calculations.
Income Shares ModelParental Responsibilities Factors
1
Wishes of the parents
2
Wishes of the child if of sufficient maturity
3
Relationship between the child and each parent
4
Childs adjustment to home, school, and community
5
Mental and physical health of all individuals involved
6
Past pattern of involvement with the child
7
Physical proximity of the parents
8
Ability of parents to encourage relationship with other parent
Spousal Maintenance in Colorado
Temporary Maintenance
Support during divorce proceedings
Short-Term Maintenance
Rehabilitative support based on advisory guidelines
Long-Term Maintenance
For marriages of 20+ years, may be indefinite
Key Colorado Statutes
C.R.S. 14-10-106
Dissolution Grounds
Irretrievable breakdown as sole ground
C.R.S. 14-10-113
Property Division
Equitable division of marital property
C.R.S. 14-10-124
Parental Responsibilities
Best interests factors for custody
C.R.S. 14-10-114
Maintenance
Advisory maintenance guidelines
Recent Changes
2024
Maintenance Formula Updates
Colorado updated advisory maintenance guidelines with new income caps and duration calculations.
2023
Parenting Time Modifications
Streamlined process for modifying parenting time orders in cases of substantial change in circumstances.
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