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Hannah Moore

Colorado Divorce FAQs

1. How long do I have to live in Colorado before I can file for divorce? Either party must live in Colorado for at least 91 days...

How is Your Spouse Notified of the Divorce Filing?

Under Colorado law, legal notice of the divorce petition must be provided to your spouse. Joint Filing If you and your spouse are filing...

How Does an Annulment Affect Children?

Though Colorado will invalidate a marriage, retroactive to the date it was entered into, the laws pertaining to spousal maintenance,...

Uncontested vs Contested Divorce

Uncontested = you and your spouse agree on the major points of the dissolution; Contested = you and your spouse cannot come to an...

How is Child Support Determined in Colorado?

Courts follow a formula that was decided upon by the state legislature to determine child support for Colorado parents. This formula...

Colorado Divorce 101

In Colorado, a divorce proceeding can take as little as 91 days. Most cases, however, take longer to finalize. Some parties can have...

How do Child Custody Cases Work in Colorado?

Child custody is one of the most complex issues in any divorce case. If you're a parent with child custody questions, the following blog...

Will I Get Sole Custody or Joint Custody

Colorado does not have joint custody or sole custody. Colorado uses the term parental responsibility - which can be either joint or...

What Major Factors Does the Court Consider when Allocating Parental Rights?

In Colorado cases involving the allocation of parental rights, the court will consider several key factors to determine the best...