How do I start the divorce process in Colorado?
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How do I start the divorce process in Colorado?
As the petitioner, to initiate the divorce you must go to your local courthouse (the courthouse located in the county where you or your spouse reside). At a minimum, you’ll need to file the case information sheet, summons, and petition to begin your case. You’ll also need to pay a filing fee.
What if spouse refuses to get a divorce?
State and local rules may vary, but generally, if your spouse failed to respond to your divorce petition within 30 days, you may file a request to enter a default along with a proposed judgment. It may also be allowed when a spouse can’t be located for service. The court will set a hearing date and ask that you appear.
Should I contest a divorce?
Avoiding litigation is in everyone’s best interest, as it helps expedite the divorce and saves both parties tons of money in court and lawyer fees. If that is the case, then the divorce will be considered contested — even if the court must decide just a single issue.
Can you stop a divorce once its been filed?
If you were not the spouse that filed for divorce, you generally cannot stop the process unless you convince the filing spouse to order a retraction. The only right you have once your spouse has filed the paperwork is to contest its terms.
What is the difference between contested and uncontested divorce?
If a couple is able to come to an agreement about all the major issues before trial, that is called an uncontested divorce. Conversely, if there are one or more significant matters that the couple cannot agree on themselves, it is a contested divorce.
What is the most common age to divorce?
30 years old
Can a uncontested divorce become contested?
A divorce can become contested after originally being uncontested. If spouses find it difficult to cooperate with one another during mediation sessions, they may be unable to finish the process. This can cause them to contest their divorce instead to have a judge make decisions for marital issues.
