Colorado is a no-fault divorce state. This means that either spouse can file for divorce without having to prove wrongdoing or fault, such as adultery or abandonment. The only legally recognized grounds for divorce in Colorado is that the marriage is “irretrievably broken.” This essentially means that there’s no hope of reconciliation, and at least one party believes the marriage cannot be salvaged.
Read MoreFor many people, a divorce is their first encounter with the legal system. As a result, many of the terms used by attorneys and judges are unfamiliar. Below is a glossary of terms you will hear often during the course of your family law matter.
Read MoreFor many people, the process for a dissolution of marriage (Colorado’s term for a divorce) is unfamiliar. This guide is intended to give an overview of the steps to getting a dissolution in Colorado. Because each case is different, your divorce may involve all of these steps or only some of them.
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