{"id":371968,"date":"2016-03-31T21:34:37","date_gmt":"2016-04-01T02:34:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/state\/colorado-law\/colorado-family-laws.html"},"modified":"2016-06-20T19:50:39","modified_gmt":"2016-06-21T00:50:39","slug":"colorado-family-laws","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/colorado-law\/colorado-family-laws.html","title":{"rendered":"Colorado Family Laws"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 fl-sectionWithSidebar fl-container fl-flex fl-flex-wrap fl-gap30\">\n    \n    <div class=\"fl-page-articles fl-section-main fl-section-main-full-width\">\n        <div\n    data-testid=\"fl-general-title\"\n    class=\"fl-general-title fl-flex fl-gap20 fl-items-end\"\n>\n    <div class=\"fl-general-title-heading fl-flex fl-flex-column\">\n        <h1\n            class=\"fl-h1 fl-general-title-title fl-no-spacing\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-general-title-title\"\n        >\n            Colorado Family Laws\n        <\/h1>\n        <p\n            class=\"fl-general-title-description fl-text-xl fl-no-margin\"\n            data-testid=\"fl-general-title-description\"\n        >\n            Family law is one of those legal areas that most people have had experience with on some level, whether they know it or not. \n        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<section class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline\">\n    <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-content\">\n                    <p><i>Created by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team.html\">FindLaw&#8217;s team<\/a> of legal writers and editors<\/i><\/p>\n\n                | Last updated\n        <time>\n                            June 20, 2016\n                    <\/time>\n    <\/div>\n\n    \n    <details class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle fl-gutenberg-byline-legally-reviewed\">\n        <summary>\n            <i class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            Legally Reviewed\n        <\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle-content\">\n            <p><em>This article has been written and reviewed for legal accuracy, clarity, and style by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team.html\">FindLaw\u2019s team of legal writers and attorneys<\/a> and in accordance with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/company-history\/editorial-policy.html\">our editorial standards<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n\n    <details class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle fl-gutenberg-byline-fast-checked\">\n        <summary>\n            <i class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            Fact-Checked\n        <\/summary>\n\n        <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-toggle-content\">\n            <p><em>The last updated date refers to the last time this article was reviewed by FindLaw or one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/contributing-authors.html\">contributing authors<\/a>. We make every effort to keep our articles updated. For information regarding a specific legal issue affecting you, please <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/?fli=bylinelink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact an attorney in your area<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/section>\n<p>Family law encompasses everything from marriage license requirements to child support issues. Colorado has a wide range of laws on the books to address family law issues that occur within the state, including marriage license laws, divorce requirement laws, child support guidelines, child custody laws, and property division rules. Whether you&#8217;re getting married, facing a divorce, or just wondering about a family law issue, you&#8217;ve come to the right place. Click on a link below to learn more about Colorado family laws.<br>\r\n<\/p>\r\n\n<div class=\"categoryContainer container responsivegrid\">\n            <h2>Learn About Colorado Family Laws<\/h2>\n    \n    <div class=\"grid category-container-grid\">\n            <div class=\"g-col-12 g-col-md-6\">\n        <ul class=\"nav-links fl-list-style-none fl-no-margin-horizontal\">\n                            <li>\n                    <h3>                                                    <a title=\"Colorado&#x20;Marital&#x20;Property&#x20;Laws\" href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/colorado-law\/colorado-marital-property-laws.html\">\n                                Colorado&#x20;Marital&#x20;Property&#x20;Laws\n                            <\/a>\n                                            <\/h3>\n                    <p><p>Colorado is an &#8220;equitable distribution&#8221; state, meaning marital property is divided in an &#8220;equitable&#8221; manner in divorce. Learn more about what that entails in this article. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n                                    <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                    <h3>                                                    <a title=\"Colorado&#x20;Marriage&#x20;Age&#x20;Requirements&#x20;Laws\" href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/colorado-law\/colorado-marriage-age-requirements-laws.html\">\n                                Colorado&#x20;Marriage&#x20;Age&#x20;Requirements&#x20;Laws\n                            <\/a>\n                                            <\/h3>\n                    <p><p>Colorado law requires couples to be at least 18 years old in order to marry. This article covers Colorado&#8217;s marriage age law as well as exceptions to the rule. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n                                    <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                    <h3>                                                    <a title=\"Colorado&#x20;Child&#x20;Custody&#x20;Laws\" href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/colorado-law\/colorado-child-custody-laws.html\">\n                                Colorado&#x20;Child&#x20;Custody&#x20;Laws\n                            <\/a>\n                                            <\/h3>\n                    <p><p>Colorado law sets forth the criteria for how child custody decisions are made in the state, including how a child&#8217;s &#8220;best interests&#8221; are determined. Learn more about how these decisions are made. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n                                    <\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n            <div class=\"g-col-12 g-col-md-6\">\n        <ul class=\"nav-links fl-list-style-none fl-no-margin-horizontal\">\n                            <li>\n                    <h3>                                                    <a title=\"Colorado&#x20;Marriage&#x20;License&#x20;and&#x20;Blood&#x20;Test&#x20;Requirements\" href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/colorado-law\/colorado-marriage-license-and-blood-test-requirements.html\">\n                                Colorado&#x20;Marriage&#x20;License&#x20;and&#x20;Blood&#x20;Test&#x20;Requirements\n                            <\/a>\n                                            <\/h3>\n                    <p><p>Colorado, like all other states, has a set of requirements couples must meet before they can obtain a marriage license and become legally married. Learn about those requirements here. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n                                    <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                    <h3>                                                    <a title=\"Colorado&#x20;Family&#x20;Law&#x20;on&#x20;Domestic&#x20;Violence\" href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/colorado-law\/colorado-family-law-on-domestic-violence.html\">\n                                Colorado&#x20;Family&#x20;Law&#x20;on&#x20;Domestic&#x20;Violence\n                            <\/a>\n                                            <\/h3>\n                    <p><p>Domestic violence isn&#8217;t only a criminal law matter, but has family law implications as well. This article covers how families can report instances of domestic violence and stop it from happening again. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n                                    <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                    <h3>                                                    <a title=\"Colorado&#x20;Child&#x20;Support&#x20;Guidelines\" href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/colorado-law\/colorado-child-support-guidelines.html\">\n                                Colorado&#x20;Child&#x20;Support&#x20;Guidelines\n                            <\/a>\n                                            <\/h3>\n                    <p><p>Under Colorado law, family law courts must follow certain guidelines when determining the amount of child support a parent must pay. Learn about the particulars of those guidelines here. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n                                    <\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n    <div id=\"fl-content-list-container\"\n        class=\"fl-flex fl-flex-column fl-content-list-container\">\n                    <h2>Colorado Family Law Articles<\/h2>\n        \n        <ul class=\"fl-list fl-content-list fl-no-margin\" data-testid=\"fl-content-list\">\n                            <li class=\"fl-list-control-list-item\" data-testid=\"fl-content-list-item\">\n                    <i class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                    <a title=\"Child Support Enforcement in Colorado\" href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/colorado-law\/child-support-enforcement-in-colorado.html\" class=\"fl-list-item-link\">\n                        Child Support Enforcement in Colorado\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                            <li class=\"fl-list-control-list-item\" data-testid=\"fl-content-list-item\">\n                    <i class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                    <a title=\"Colorado Abortion Laws\" href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/colorado-law\/colorado-abortion-laws.html\" class=\"fl-list-item-link\">\n                        Colorado Abortion Laws\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                            <li class=\"fl-list-control-list-item\" data-testid=\"fl-content-list-item\">\n                    <i class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                    <a title=\"Colorado Adoption Laws\" href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/colorado-law\/colorado-adoption-laws.html\" class=\"fl-list-item-link\">\n                        Colorado Adoption Laws\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                            <li class=\"fl-list-control-list-item\" data-testid=\"fl-content-list-item\">\n                    <i class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                    <a title=\"Colorado Annulment and Prohibited Marriage Laws\" href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/colorado-law\/colorado-annulment-and-prohibited-marriage-laws.html\" class=\"fl-list-item-link\">\n                        Colorado Annulment and Prohibited Marriage Laws\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                            <li class=\"fl-list-control-list-item\" data-testid=\"fl-content-list-item\">\n                    <i class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                    <a title=\"Colorado Child Abuse Laws\" href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/colorado-law\/colorado-child-abuse-laws.html\" class=\"fl-list-item-link\">\n                        Colorado Child Abuse Laws\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                            <li 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