How Long Will My Divorce Take in Colorado?

August 31, 2022Divorce

Divorce Timeline The duration of a divorce proceeding in Colorado varies widely depending on the circumstances of each case. However, all divorces require an initial 90-day window, which is often referred to as a “cooling off period,” before the divorce can be finalized. To begin the divorce proceedings, one spouse must file a Petition for Dissolution of … Read More

How Long Do I Have to Live in Colorado to File for Divorce?

August 22, 2022Divorce

Colorado Residency Requirements for Divorce In order to obtain a divorce or legal separation in Colorado, you or your spouse must have had your permanent home in Colorado for at least 91 days immediately before you file your initial divorce or legal separation petition. Additionally, even if you meet the 91-day residency requirement, a court cannot address parenting issues … Read More

Dissolution of Marriage vs. Legal Separation

August 15, 2022Divorce

Different states have different laws on legal separation. In fact, six states do not recognize legal separation at all, including Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, and Texas. In Colorado, there is no difference between a legal separation and a dissolution of marriage except that at the end of a dissolution of marriage you are no longer legally … Read More

Process of Dissolution of Marriage in Colorado

August 9, 2022Divorce

Filing for divorce in Colorado can be a very daunting process. One of the most common questions we get in our practice is about what the dissolution of marriage process looks like in Colorado. Below is a brief overview of the divorce timeline in Colorado, and what you can expect as you go through this process. Filing … Read More

Unique Differences and Challenges in Same-Sex Divorce

June 20, 2022Divorce

In 2015, the United States Supreme Court made same-sex marriage legal in all 50 states in its holding in Obergefell v. Hodges, 135 S. Ct. 2584. This monumental decision granted all LGBTQ+ individuals the same privileges as heterosexual couples. Some of these benefits include tax exemptions, Social Security, and insurance advantages. At the time Obergefell … Read More

Summer Parenting Time – Read your Parenting Plan

May 19, 2022Parenting Plans

The countdown for summer break has started. Before you know it, your children will be out of school and wondering what to do with all their new free time. This may have you thinking about summer vacations out of town, camps, or things that did and didn’t work last school year. Here are a few … Read More