Colorado Alimony Calculator 2026

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📍 Colorado (CO) Limited Statutory formula for marriages under 20 years
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Colorado Alimony Law Overview

Colorado has a statutory formula (C.R.S. 14-10-114) that provides a starting point for alimony calculations. For marriages under 20 years, the formula calculates both amount and duration. For marriages over 20 years, the court has broader discretion.

Formula & Calculation Approach

Amount formula: 40% of higher earner adjusted gross income minus 50% of lower earner adjusted gross income. The result must not exceed 40% of the combined adjusted gross income. Duration formula varies by marriage length.

Duration Rules in Colorado

Statutory caps based on marriage length. Under 3 years: 11 months. 3-5 years: 21 months. 5-10 years: up to 50% of marriage. 10-20 years: up to 60%. Over 20 years: court discretion.

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Typical Colorado Estimate Ranges

Low / Conservative
20%
of income difference
Average (AAML)
30%-20%
payor gross minus payee gross
High / State Max
36%
of income difference

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Next Steps in Colorado

  • 📋 Document all income sources
  • 👴 Consult a Colorado family law attorney
  • 🤝 Consider mediation to reduce costs
  • 📄 Gather 2-3 years of tax returns
⚠️ Disclaimer: These estimates are based on general formulas and Colorado law guidelines. Actual alimony awards vary. Not legal advice.

Colorado Alimony Calculator by City

Colorado courts apply state law uniformly across counties. Whether you are in Denver, Colorado Springs, or Aurora, the calculator above gives you a CO-specific estimate. Select your city below.

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Colorado Alimony FAQ

Yes. Colorado uses a statutory formula for marriages under 20 years as a starting point. Judges can deviate based on specific circumstances.
Duration is set by statute based on marriage length. For marriages under 3 years it is typically 11 months; for 10-20 year marriages, up to 60% of the marriage length.
Yes. Marital misconduct does not affect alimony in Colorado.

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