Family Law Blog

Grounds for Divorce in Colorado

By Denver Divorce Lawyer on July 15, 2009

A recent article on divorcemag.com details the legal grounds for divorce in Colorado. The article explains that there is truly just one legal reason for divorce in Colorado, and it is ‘irretrievable breakdown of the marriage’. This term lends itself to Colorado’s status as a ‘no fault’ divorce state. There is no opportunity to place blame in the divorce process, the assumption is that both the husband and wife have contributed to the breakdown of the marriage.

There is also an option for annulment, although an annulment is rarely granted by the courts. An annulment is a ruling by the court that the marriage never even occurred. As opposed to a divorce, which states that the marriage contract was broken, the annulment is a much harsher end to the union, essentially denying it ever existed. Reasons for annulment can include (but are not limited to):

• Mental incapacity to agree to marriage
• Fraudulent representation of the other party that pertained to the foundation of the union
• Married under duress

Colorado’s no fault divorce status has its benefits. With the question of blame removed from the equation, the spouses can focus on the equitable distribution of assets, questions regarding child support and parenting time, and alimony. No monies are spent on things like investigators or the complicated process of proving infidelity.

Regardless of the grounds for your divorce, a qualified Denver divorce attorney from the Kaplan Law group can be a valuable asset as you venture to re-start your life. Our attorneys have experience negotiating settlements and can take special care to make sure all of your interests are covered. Contact us today for a consultation of your situation; our attorneys can help you during this very difficult time in your life.

Source article:http://www.divorcemag.com/CO/faq/grounds.html