Is Alimony Mandatory in Colorado?

Alimony is not mandatory in Colorado. Rather, a party seeking alimony (also known as maintenance) must demonstrate a need for alimony and an ability to pay on the part of the paying spouse. Colorado uses a child support calculation to determine the amount of the award, and Judges have discretion in setting the time period for alimony. Generally, the parties must be married for three years before the Courts will award alimony. Divorcing spouses, however, can always agree on their own how much alimony will be paid over what time period.

Hiring a Colorado Alimony Attorney

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