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Residency Requirements for a Divorce in Colorado

author by Douglas A. Thomas on Nov. 11, 2016

Divorce & Family Law Divorce & Family Law  Divorce Divorce & Family Law  Family Law 

Summary: What the residency requirements are for filing for a divorce in Colorado.

A common misconception regarding marriage and divorce is that for a couple to end a union, they must do so in the same state in which they were married. But you can actually get divorced anywhere in the country. Most divorces get filed in the county in which the filing spouse resides, but that does not mean you can’t move to another state and get a divorce.
In Colorado, the divorce process requires that, to file for a dissolution of marriage, you must meet residency requirements. Residency requirements vary state by state, and filing for divorce in a state where you do not meet the requirements will lead to either rejection or dismissal of your case. Colorado’s residency rules are fairly simple: in order to file for a dissolution of marriage, one spouse must be a resident of the state for 90 days prior to the divorce.

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