Family Law Lawyers in Colorado

In Colorado, a divorce case starts with filing a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage in the District Court located in the county where one of the parties reside. Colorado law requires that a person must reside in Colorado for 90 days before filing a Petition, or Co-Petition for Dissolution of Marriage.

If the husband and wife do not file a Co-Petition for Dissolution of Marriage or execute a Waiver of Service, (where they both sign the notarized document,) then service must be accomplished. Once a party has been served with the Petition, Summons, and Temporary Injunction, at least 90 days must pass before the Court enters a Decree of Dissolution which ends the process. However, depending upon the complexity of your case, the length of time your case will take to conclude will vary.

Between the filing of the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage and the Decree of Dissolution, the parties determine whether their case will be contested, or uncontested. Contested cases end with a hearing in front of a judge and a Decree. Uncontested cases end with a signed Separation Agreement and Decree.

We assist parties to resolve issues in either contested, or uncontested cases. Issues to resolve include division of financial assets and debts and developing parenting schedules and allocation of parental responsibilities.

PHONE 303-936-3300 :: FAX 303-936-0125
550 S. WADSWORTH BOULEVARD, SUITE 300
LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80226