Colorado Divorce Laws and Resources

Divorce isn't easy, but if you're thinking about getting divorced in Colorado (or maybe just a separation), the information below will help you navigate the process. You will be able to look up the current divorce statutes to help you understand your rights and what to expect. You can also calculate the amount of child support which might be awarded in your case by using the tools found below.

If you can't afford a lawyer and want to handle all the paperwork yourself, you can access various services offering divorce forms and online divorce options. If you would rather have someone else handle your case, you can find skilled divorce lawyers and mediators, as well as financial professionals and private investigators to help with your case. There are also resource to help you find divorce support groups, domestic abuse resources, and parenting classes.

Divorce Services

Divorce Support

Self Help Resources

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Parenting Classes for Divorce

CO Mandatory Parenting Education - Parents involved in divorce, custody, or paternity cases are required to take a court-approved parenting seminar. The Judicial Court System has compiled a resource listing locations and contact information for the seminars in your area, at parenting education class providers. 

Help with Parenting Plans

For divorcing parents, it’s important to know that in Colorado, the family court system prefers children to have frequent contact with both parents unless extreme circumstances exist. You have the right to draft your own parenting plan agreement for the court to review, or you can opt to leave it up to the court’s digression.

Divorce Attorneys

Need a Divorce Attorney? If you need help with your divorce and want to speak with an attorney, this service can help you can find pre-qualified local attorneys to handle your legal issues and answer your questions. Receive your free divorce case evaluation now!


Elkus & Sisson, P.C. 
 Donald Sisson
7100 E Belleview Ave Suite101
Greenwood Village, CO  80111
Telephone: (303) 567-7981
Elkus & Sisson is a Denver Family law firm specializing in divorce, child support, custody, adoption and division of assets. We are the attorneys that you want on your side.


The Law Offices of Lynn L. Olney, PC 
102 E Pikes Peak Ave, 400
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Telephone: (719) 636-3521
For over 30 years, Lynn Olney has provided compassionate, knowledgeable and effective representation to clients in the Colorado Springs area. You deserve to get the representation you need. 

Mediators

Colorado Center for Divorce Mediation
1660 Lincoln Street #2010
Denver, CO  80264
Telephone: 303-650-1750
We provide a comprehensive guide to CO divorce, written by experienced Colorado attorney-mediators. Free divorce forms, tools and latest Colorado divorce law news. Family resources including parenting help, child support and web-exclusive "best of the net" custody & parenting plans. 

Financial Professionals

Prudent Man Investment Management, Inc.
Carol Johnson
927 Main Street
Louisville, CO 80027
Telephone: 303-436-1577
Serving: All of Colorado
Carol Johnson, CFP®, is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™. Carol has been an advisor to many women during and after their divorce. The divorce process can often be deceptively complex, Carol will help you navigate the tough financial decisions during this difficult time. Carol is fiduciary and will always act in her clients best interest. As always, please feel free to reach out to her with questions or to see if she can help you.

Ameriprise Financial
Daniel Schultz
1881 9th Street, #302
Boulder, CO 80302
Telephone: 720-565-6117
Counties: Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Larimer, Weld 


Tova QDRO & Pension Consultants  
501 S. Cherry Street, Suite 1100
Denver, CO 80246
Telephone: 516-200-1074

Online Divorce

If you can't afford a divorce attorney and if you are able to reach an agreement with your spouse on all the issues in your divorce, doing your own uncontested is an option. With an online divorce service, you can easily complete your uncontested divorce documents by answering a series of questions to customize your documents to your unique circumstances. If you're ready for the next step, you can start completing your Colorado divorce online today.

Private Investigators

Advanced Professional Investigations, LLC
P. O. Box 654
Castle Rock, CO 80104
Telephone: 720-933-9301
Counties: Jefferson, Arapahoe, Douglas, Denver, Adams, Weld, El Paso, Larimer, Eagle, Pitkin, Summit, Pueblo, Elbert, San Miguel, La Plata, Archuleta, Mesa, Boulder & Broomfield County 

Divorce Recovery Coaching

Karyn Seitz Divorce Recovery & Healing from Relationship Loss
Denver, CO 80231
Phone: 303-949-6952
I specialize in working with women who are stuck in unresolved issues from a divorce. I use a revolutionary approach called The Healthy Grieving Process that guides you to step out of your story so that you can reclaim your life. The hardest part about a divorce is that it feels like a part of you has gone missing, leaving you feeling like you don't know who you are. I guide you to figure what part you got lost so that you can become whole, happy and grounded in yourself again. I look forward to helping you let go and move forward!  

Divorce Support Groups

Divorce Care can help you locate a divorce support group in your area. There are DivorceCare groups in many towns and cities throughout United States.

Domestic Abuse Information

Shelters and Crisis Numbers - CO Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Partners in Prevention
2525 Arapahoe Ave
Boulder, CO 80302
Phone: 720-222-1058
Partners in Prevention is a nonprofit group which provides a wealth of information for survivors of domestic abuse through various books and resources, in addition to counseling and consulting. The organization also focuses on the prevention of domestic abuse by helping healthcare workers identify cases of possible abuse and guide the victims to the appropriate services.

Colorado Divorce Laws & Divorce Guide

Colorado Guide to Divorce provided by Griffiths Law

Online Divorce Laws - CO Revised Statutes - Scroll down to TITLE 14

Relevant statutes to look up:

  • Residency requirements to file for divorce §14-10-106
  • Grounds for divorce §14-10-106
  • Legal separation §14-10-112
  • Division of marital property in divorce §14-10-113
  • Alimony / spousal maintenance §14-10-114
  • Name change §13-15-101
  • Legal representation for the child §14-10-116
  • Divorce education program for parents of minor children §14-10-123.7
  • Child custody §14-10-124
  • Child support §14-10-115

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