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Colorado Family Laws

Family law is one of those legal areas that most people have had experience with on some level, whether they know it or not.

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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’re getting married, facing a divorce, or just wondering about a family law issue, you’ve come to the right place. Click on a link below to learn more about Colorado family laws.

Learn About Colorado Family Laws

  • Colorado Marital Property Laws

    Colorado is an “equitable distribution” state, meaning marital property is divided in an “equitable” manner in divorce. Learn more about what that entails in this article.

  • Colorado Marriage Age Requirements Laws

    Colorado law requires couples to be at least 18 years old in order to marry. This article covers Colorado’s marriage age law as well as exceptions to the rule.

  • Colorado Child Custody Laws

    Colorado law sets forth the criteria for how child custody decisions are made in the state, including how a child’s “best interests” are determined. Learn more about how these decisions are made.

  • Colorado Marriage License and Blood Test Requirements

    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.

  • Colorado Family Law on Domestic Violence

    Domestic violence isn’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.

  • Colorado Child Support Guidelines

    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.

Colorado Family Law Articles

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