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Where To File For Divorce In Denver, CO

Denver, Colorado, divorce proceedings can be a long and complex affair, even if you and your spouse agree on the terms. Even if you and your spouse agree on everything else, you will still have to file the correct paperwork and go through the proper courts to finalize your divorce. If you and your spouse cannot agree on issues such as property, child custody, or anything else related to your divorce, you should seek legal help. Whatever your circumstance, knowing where to file for divorce in Denver, CO is the first step in initiating your dissolution of marriage.

Where Do I File For
Divorce In Denver?

In Denver, once you have completed your petition for dissolution of marriage you must file it with the District Court’s Filing Department. The District Court’s Filing Department can be found in the City and County Building, Room 256. The address of the City and County Building is:

1437 Bannock St, Room 256, Denver, CO 80202 

How Much Are The Divorce
Filing Fees In Denver?

Whether you are filing for dissolution of marriage or for legal separation you will need to pay a filing fee.

In Denver, the filing fee for a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage (Divorce) and legal separation is $230. Additionally, it costs $116 to file the answer to the petition. Payment to have the dissolution of marriage personally served can cost between $50 and $70. You can review all of the court filing fees here.

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Is There A Waiting Period Prior To My
Denver Divorce Being Finalized? 

In Denver, there is a mandatory 91-day period from the time of filing for dissolution of marriage where couples are required to work through their marital issues or attempt to reconcile prior to their petition for divorce being finalized. If all marital issues are agreed upon, 91 days is the shortest possible time frame for a divorce to be completed in Denver.

The experienced Denver divorce lawyers at Modern Family Law can help you navigate any questions regarding divorce in Denver.

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By: MFL Team

Posted August 01, 2022


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