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Colorado Divorce Information Property Ownership For Divorce Purposes Equitable distribution state, which means the court has the authority to divide marital property in any manner which is "equitable" or "just," and not necessarily 50/50. Marital fault is not considered when dividing property in Colorado. What Property is Divided? Separate property state. Only marital property is divided in a divorce. Separate property is generally 1) Property acquired before the marriage, 2) Property acquired by gift, 3) Property acquired by inheritance. Alimony At the court's discretion. Marital fault is generally not considered. Terminates upon the death of either party, and upon the receiving party's remarriage. Child Support Income shares method, which means the income of both parents is considered. Emancipation is age 19, unless still in high school, in which case it is after high school or age 21, whichever comes first. Courts generally do not order payment of college education costs. Child Support Calculator. Child Support Enforcement The Colorado child support enforcement agency can be found at: Divorce Related Statutes For Colorado Click below, then on Colorado Revised Statutes, Title 14. http://www.michie.com/colorado/lpext.dll?f=templates&fn=main-h.htm&cp= Other Resources The Divorce Financial Survival Series |