FAQ

Not necessarily, a lot more analysis needs to occur. It would be best to set a consult with our firm to discuss.

If the Petition has been filed and your ex has been served, then no.

Although in Colorado you can be divorced 91 days after service, most cases, if you go to a Final Orders Hearing can take around 12-18 months. If you settle or chose an Alternate Dispute Resolution method or Private Judge, your case can move much faster.

Mediation is mandatory in Colorado unless waived due to domestic violence. All cases will go through Mediation and this is your opportunity to have a say in the outcome.

A divorce is a termination of the marital relationship and a person’s legal status is that of a single individual and you are free to marry and the property division is final. A legal separation retains the legal status so married but often parties live separately with a court order that defines their rights and responsibilities and may freeze in time assets and debts. The process for a Legal Separation and Divorce in Colorado is the same and can include parenting time orders, property division, child support and alimony. At times, a legal separation can allow spouses to continue to share and maintain benefits like health insurance or military benefits.

In Colorado, property is divided fair and equitably, it is not necessarily divided equally. Arguments can be made as to the contributions of each spouse to the acquisition of marital property.

If you have children and there are not two attorneys involved, your case will proceed to Court for either a contested or uncontested hearing. If you have two attorneys on your case and a full agreement you likely will not have to go to a hearing.