Question 1

How long does it take to get divorced in Colorado?

Accepted Answer

A divorce in Colorado takes at least 91 days. There is a statutory waiting period of 91 days before a divorce can be finalized. In Colorado, most divorce cases take six to nine months. Your divorce may take a year or longer if it involves complex assets, difficult parenting issues, the need for experts, a final hearing, or multiple hearings.

Question 2

How much will a divorce cost in Colorado?

Accepted Answer

The cost of each divorce case varies on a case-by-case basis. The more terms of your divorce you can agree on, the less it will ultimately cost. If you mostly agree on the terms of your divorce, then your attorney fees and costs may be around $5,000 to $7,000.

Question 3

How is property divided in a Colorado divorce?

Accepted Answer

Colorado law requires an equitable distribution of marital property in divorce cases. In practice, equitable distribution often means a near 50/50 division of marital property.

Frequently Asked Questions in Colorado Divorce and Family Law