How much does it cost to divorce in Colorado?
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How much does it cost to divorce in Colorado?
The cost of filing a petition for dissolution of marriage in Colorado is $230.00. The cost of filing a petition for allocation of parental rights (custody case when the parties are not married) is $225.00. It then costs $116.00 to file an answer to the petition.
How are assets divided in a divorce in Colorado?
Colorado is an “equitable division” state. Some states follow community property laws instead. In Colorado, there is no assumption that property is divided equally. The result is that Colorado divides marital assets and debts in a way that is fair but not necessarily equal.
How does infidelity affect divorce in Colorado?
Adultery is Not a Ground for Divorce in Colorado Colorado is a no-fault divorce state. This means that a judge will grant a divorce if one spouse can show the marriage has “irretrievably broken down.” The reason for the breakdown is really irrelevant, so it doesn’t matter if your spouse has been cheating.
