Expert Legal Guidance and Resources for Divorce
ColoradoDivorceGuide.com is a resource designed to help people navigate the divorce process with greater clarity, efficiency, and confidence. Divorce can be emotionally challenging, time-consuming, and financially complex. During this period, families often face significant stress and uncertainty, making reliable guidance especially important.
Created by Brown Carrington, PLLC, a national leader in family law, the Guide shares easy-to-understand information to help you protect your assets, plan for your family, and navigate divorce with confidence.
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Is Divorce Really the Only Option
Advice
Thinking Phase
Colorado
What This Is & How to Use It
Advice
All Stages
Colorado
Colorado Divorce Basics
Contested vs. Uncontested
Terminology
Pre-Divorce
Colorado
District Court Handles Divorce
Process
During Divorce
Colorado
It's Called Dissolution of Marriage
Terminology
All Stages
Colorado
Legal Separation as an Option
Process
Pre-Divorce
Colorado
Pure No-Fault State
Terminology
Pre-Divorce
Colorado
The 91-Day Residency Rule
Process
Pre-Divorce
Colorado
The 91-Day Waiting Period
Time
During Divorce
Colorado
Before You File
Consult a Lawyer Early (Even If Amicable)
Advice
Pre-Divorce
Colorado
Gather Financial Documents First
Advice
Pre-Divorce
Colorado
How to Choose a Lawyer
Advice
Pre-Divorce
Colorado
Line Up Your Support Team
Advice
Pre-Divorce
Colorado
Open Your Own Bank Account & Credit
Advice
Pre-Divorce
Colorado
Secure Key Personal Documents
Advice
Thinking Phase
Colorado
Think Before Moving Out
Advice
Pre-Divorce
Colorado
Divorce Process
Step 1 - File the Petition
Process
During Divorce
Colorado
Step 2 - Serve Your Spouse
Process
During Divorce
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Step 3 - The Response (21 Days)
Process
During Divorce
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Step 4 - The Initial Status Conference
Process
During Divorce
Colorado
Step 5 - Mandatory Disclosures
Process
During Divorce
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Step 6 - Temporary Orders
Process
During Divorce
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Step 7 - Mediation
Process
During Divorce
Colorado
Step 8 - Permanent Orders Hearing
Process
During Divorce
Colorado
Step 9 - The Decree
Process
During Divorce
Colorado
The Automatic Temporary Injunction
Terminology
During Divorce
Colorado
Money & Property
Dividing the Debts
Advice
During Divorce
Colorado
Dividing the House
Advice
During Divorce
Colorado
Don't Ignore Taxes
Advice
During Divorce
Colorado
Equitable Distribution Explained
Terminology
During Divorce
Colorado
If You Have a Prenup or Postnup
Process
During Divorce
Colorado
Marital vs. Separate Property
Terminology
During Divorce
Colorado
Retirement Accounts & QDROs
Advice
During Divorce
Colorado
Who Gets the Pet
Process
During Divorce
Colorado
Spousal Maintenance
How Long Maintenance Lasts
Time
During Divorce
Colorado
It's Called Maintenance, and It's Not Automatic
Terminology
During Divorce
Colorado
The Maintenance Formula
Process
During Divorce
Colorado
Kids: Parental Responsibilities
Allocation of Parental Responsibilities
Terminology
During Divorce
Colorado
Best Interests of the Child
Process
During Divorce
Colorado
Co-Parenting After the Dust Settles
Advice
Post-Divorce
Colorado
Parallel Parenting for a High-Conflict Ex
Advice
Post-Divorce
Colorado
The Parenting Plan
Process
During Divorce
Colorado
When a Child's Wishes Count
Terminology
During Divorce
Colorado
Kids: Child Support
2026 Child Support Overhaul
Process
During Divorce
Colorado
Deviating From the Guideline
Terminology
During Divorce
Colorado
Enforcement
Process
Post-Divorce
Colorado
Income Shares Model
Process
During Divorce
Colorado
When Child Support Ends
Terminology
Post-Divorce
Colorado
Costs & Fees
Filing & Response Fees
Cost
During Divorce
Colorado
How to Keep Costs Down
Advice
During Divorce
Colorado
Parenting Class & Mediation Fees
Cost
During Divorce
Denver
What a Divorce Really Costs
Cost
During Divorce
Colorado
Court & County Logistics
Arapahoe (18th) & the New 23rd District
Process
During Divorce
Denver
Denver (2nd Judicial District)
Process
During Divorce
Denver
El Paso County / Colorado Springs (4th)
Process
During Divorce
Colorado
Filing in the Right District Court
Process
During Divorce
Colorado
How Colorado's Judicial Districts Work
Process
During Divorce
Colorado
Jefferson, Boulder & Adams Districts
Process
During Divorce
Denver
Mandatory Parenting Class
Process
During Divorce
Denver
Meet Your Family Court Facilitator
Terminology
During Divorce
Colorado
Self-Help Centers & E-Filing
Advice
During Divorce
Colorado
Forms & Paperwork
Core Documents You'll File
Process
During Divorce
Colorado
Free & Low-Cost Form Sources
Advice
During Divorce
Colorado
The Sworn Financial Statement
Terminology
During Divorce
Colorado
After Divorce
Modifying Support or Parenting
Process
Post-Divorce
Colorado
Rebuild Your Financial Life
Advice
Long-Term
Colorado
Remarriage in Colorado
Advice
Post-Divorce
Colorado
The Emotional Timeline
Advice
Long-Term
Colorado
Your Post-Divorce Checklist
Advice
Post-Divorce
Colorado
Warnings
Don't Assume You Must Litigate
Advice
Thinking Phase
Colorado
Don't Badmouth Your Ex to the Kids
Advice
During Divorce
Colorado
Don't Drain the Joint Accounts
Advice
Pre-Divorce
Colorado
Don't Fight Over Everything
Advice
During Divorce
Colorado
Don't Forget Health Insurance
Advice
During Divorce
Colorado
Don't Hide Assets
Advice
Pre-Divorce
Colorado
Don't Settle Just to End the Pain
Advice
During Divorce
Colorado
Don't Use Your Lawyer as a Therapist
Advice
During Divorce
Colorado
Texts and Emails Are Evidence
Advice
During Divorce
Colorado
Watch Your Social Media
Advice
During Divorce
Colorado
Your Spouse May Be Hiding Assets
Advice
Pre-Divorce
Colorado
Safety & Special Cases
Annulment (Declaration of Invalidity)
Terminology
Pre-Divorce
Colorado
Common-Law Marriage in Colorado
Terminology
Pre-Divorce
Colorado
Domestic Violence & Protection Orders
Process
All Stages
Colorado
Gray Divorce (50+)
Advice
Thinking Phase
Colorado
Out-of-State or Military Spouse
Advice
Pre-Divorce
Colorado
Self-Employed or Business-Owner Spouse
Advice
During Divorce
Colorado
Glossary
Allocation of Parental Responsibilities
Terminology
During Divorce
Colorado
Automatic Temporary Injunction
Terminology
During Divorce
Colorado
Child & Family Investigator
Terminology
During Divorce
Colorado
Common-Law Marriage
Terminology
Pre-Divorce
Colorado
Decree Without Appearance
Terminology
During Divorce
Colorado
Dissolution of Marriage
Terminology
All Stages
Colorado
Equitable Distribution
Terminology
During Divorce
Colorado
Initial Status Conference
Terminology
During Divorce
Colorado
Irretrievably Broken
Terminology
During Divorce
Colorado
Maintenance
Terminology
During Divorce
Colorado
Marital vs. Separate Property
Terminology
During Divorce
Colorado
Petitioner vs. Respondent
Terminology
All Stages
Colorado
QDRO
Terminology
During Divorce
Colorado
Rule 16.2 Disclosures
Terminology
During Divorce
Colorado
Sworn Financial Statement
Terminology
During Divorce
Colorado
FAQ
Are We Common-Law Married?
Process
Pre-Divorce
Colorado
Can I Change My Name Back
Process
Post-Divorce
Colorado
Can We Use the Same Lawyer?
Process
Pre-Divorce
Colorado
Do I Have to Go to Court?
Process
During Divorce
Colorado
Do I Need a Lawyer?
Process
Pre-Divorce
Colorado
Does Adultery Affect My Divorce?
Process
During Divorce
Colorado
How Long Will It Take?
Time
Pre-Divorce
Colorado
Should I File First?
Advice
Pre-Divorce
Colorado
Should I Tell My Spouse First?
Advice
Thinking Phase
Colorado
What If I Can't Afford It?
Cost
Pre-Divorce
Colorado
What If My Spouse Won't Cooperate?
Process
During Divorce
Colorado
Who Gets the Kids?
Advice
During Divorce
Colorado
Will I Get or Pay Maintenance?
Advice
During Divorce
Colorado
