How can I get a quick divorce in Colorado?
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How can I get a quick divorce in Colorado?
You can file for an uncontested divorce by submitting “an affidavit for decree without appearance of parties” in the district court of the county where either you or your spouse lives. Your county district court clerk’s office should have a form affidavit you can use.
Can you get a divorce without a lawyer in Colorado?
Under Colorado law, it is possible to finalize an uncontested divorce in under 90 days. This is only possible if both parties can resolve matters without the need for a mediator, attorney, or court proceeding.
How much does a uncontested divorce cost in Colorado?
The current filing fee for a divorce petition is $195. If you file any other petitions or motions (requests) in your divorce proceeding, you’ll be charged additional fees.
Who gets animals in divorce?
In most places, the law treats pets as personal possessions – like a chair or a TV – and pets are considered the separate property of the person who owned them before marriage. So generally speaking, if one spouse owned the pet before the marriage, that pet will go to them in a divorce.