What are the Laws in Colorado about How Marital Property Will be Distributed After Divorce?
Colorado is an equitable distribution state. In order to distribute the marital properly fairly, a Colorado court will consider: the contribution of each spouse to the acquisition of marital property (including contributions by homemakers); the value of property to each spouse; the economic situation of each spouse; the desirability of awarding the marital home to the spouse with primary physical custody; any increases or decreases in the value of marital property during marriage; the use of separate property for the benefit of the couple during marriage; property acquired by gift or inheritance; property acquired after legal separation; property specifically excluded in premarital agreements; and certain pensions and retirement accounts. (Colorado Statutes Title 14, Article 10, Section 113)
Other Colorado Family Law FAQs
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Who Is Eligible To Receive Child Support Services?
A: All parents with minor children who need or are owed child support can apply for CSE services. -
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What Information Is Needed To Collect Child Support?
A: The noncustodial parent`s social security number, date of birth, address, name of employer, bank account number, and property ownership documents are helpful sources … More -
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What If The Noncustodial Parent Lives In Another State?
A: All CSE agencies cooperate with each other in processing requests for location, paternity, establishment and enforcement of medical and support orders. When a … More -
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What Enforcement Remedies Are Available To Collect Child Support?
A: Income withholding, garnishment, interception of federal and state income tax refunds, liens, driver`s license suspension, as well as many others. -
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I Know The Money Is Not Going To The Children. Do I Still Have To Pay?
A: Yes, the child support order is an order of the court and you must comply with it. If you feel that misuse of the support money results in neglect or abuse of the … More -
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The Custodial Parent Doesn't Allow Me To See The Kids. Why Do I Have To Pay Support?
A: Child Support and visitation are two separate issues. The child support must be paid according to the court order. You might have the right to take the case to court … More -
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The Custodial Parent Is Not Getting Her Support Quickly Enough And Wants Me To Pay Directly To Her/Him. What Should I Do?
A: You must pay according to the court order. Only the court can change the order for you to pay elsewhere. -
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I Am Not Making As Much Money As I Used To And Cannot Pay The Support. What Happens?
A: You have the right to request a review of your order if the amount has not been adjusted in the last three years, or if you think the change in your income will cause … More -
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I Am Paying On My Arrears Every Month, But The Cse Unit Still Took My Irs Or State Revenue Intercept, Or Took Other Enforcement Action. Is This Permissible?
A: The CSE Unit`s written child support order specifically states This order does not preclude the county delegate CSE Unit from intercepting IRS or State income tax … More -
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I Don't Want My Employer To Get Involved Because I Know I'll Get Fired. Is This Possible?
A: State and federal statutes require that every order in the state established or modified after January 1, 1994 has immediate income assignment. All employers are … More
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