Divorce With No Children

How to get a divorce or legal separation in the State of Colorado when there are no children in the marriage

There are two ways to file for a divorce. The first method is known as filing “on your own,” and the second method is known as filing “jointly.”  There are both advantages and disadvantages to each method.  Filing on your own requires the use of a summons that must be served on the other party, whereas filing jointly does not.

It is important to figure out which is best for you and your circumstances.  An experienced family law attorney can help you decide which of these is best in your situation.

Listed below are the forms required to file both jointly and on your own.  The forms require several pieces of information, including the full name of the petitioner(s), social security numbers, dates of birth, and other identifying information.

Deciding how to file?

A quick look through a flowchart…  Here is a link to a “Guide to getting a Divorce or Legal Separation with No Children” provided by the Colorado State Courts to guide you through the process:
Guide to getting a Divorce or Legal Separation with No Children

A little more detailed look summarized to one page…  Here is a link to “General Steps to getting a Divorce or Legal Separation with No Children” provided by the Colorado State Courts to guide you through the process:
General Steps to getting a Divorce or Legal Separation with No Children

Lots of reading but contains essential details that need to be known…  Here is a link to “Instructions to File for a Dissolution of Marriage or Legal Separation if there are No Children of this Marriage or the Children are Emancipated” provided by the Colorado State Courts to guide you through the process:
Instructions to File for a Dissolution of Marriage or Legal Separation if there are No Children of this Marriage or the Children are Emancipated

Filing “Jointly” for a Divorce or Legal Separation with No Children

Below are links to the documents required for filing:
Case Information

Petition

Filing “On Your Own” for a Divorce or Legal Separation with No Children

Below are links to the documents required for filing:
Case Information

Petition

Summons

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