Divorce Cases In Colorado

What Factors Will The Colorado Family Court Take Into Account?

• Duration of the marriage
• Age of both spouses
• Standard of living during the marriage and how long it will take for both parties to resume that standard of living
• Debts and liabilities of the parties
• Emotional and physical health of both spouses
• Prenuptial or marital agreements that address division of property
• Contribution of income and property by each spouse before and during the marriage
• Income and earning capacity of each spouse, determined by education, background, training, skills, experience, length of absence from the job market, parental responsibilities, etc.
• Contribution of one spouse to the education, training or earning capacity of the other spouse
• Deferment of career goals for a spouse to be a stay-at-home parent
• Economic situation of each spouse when the property is fully divided
• Tax consequences to each spouse of the proposed property division
• Need for a custodial parent to occupy the marital residence
• Need for a trust fund for medical or educational costs for a spouse or children
• Other factors the Court deems relevant

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