Who should ask for a divorce first?

Who should ask for a divorce first?

Only one spouse can file first. They are referred to as the plaintiff. The other spouse is the defendant. Whether you are the plaintiff of the defendant is not as important as getting a good team together or doing research yourself into the divorce process.

Who gets the house in a divorce Colorado?

Colorado is a marital property state, meaning that the courts seek to fairly divide your marital assets between both spouses in a divorce. Generally speaking, that will include the home you purchased with your spouse. Everything you own ends up classified as either marital property or separate property.

How does a divorce work in Colorado?

How is Property Divided at Divorce in Colorado? Divorcing spouses can decide how to divide their property and confirm their agreements in a written document called a “separation agreement.” If spouses can’t agree, they’ll end up in court, and a judge will decide how to divide their property.