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The division of property is one of the main issues during a divorce case in Colorado. Colorado is an equitable distribution divorce state. It uses a common law doctrine rather than one based on the laws of community property. Instead of dividing property 50/50 in a divorce case, the Colorado courts will divide marital property,…

Key Takeaways Fraud can make a marriage invalid under Colorado annulment law An annulment treats the marriage as if it never legally existed Fraud must involve an essential aspect of the marriage Colorado allows six months to file after discovering the fraud A court must approve the annulment before the marriage is voided A marriage…

You have multiple options for ending your marriage in Colorado. Divorce is not your only avenue. The family courts in Colorado also offer other solutions, such as legal separation. Understanding the difference between divorce, dissolution and legal separation can help you choose the right option for you. Divorce vs. Dissolution Divorce and dissolution of marriage…

Annulment is not the same as divorce or separation. It is a plea for the courts to rule the marriage invalid rather than dissolving it – striking the marriage from the record as if it never happened. Some people choose to file for an annulment in Colorado instead of divorce for a simpler legal process…

A divorce can be difficult or messy depending on the couple and the circumstances. One spouse may need to search for private information on another spouse’s electronic devices in a contested divorce case, for example, to prove something such as hidden assets, lavish expenses or an affair. In Colorado, it is legal to subpoena phone…