Alimony in Denver: how it is calculated
Alimony in Denver follows Colorado law, not a local rule — the same statute applies whether the case is filed in Denver County or anywhere else in the state. Here is what that formula produces, and where a Denver case is actually heard.
Where a Denver case goes
A divorce filed in Denver is heard by the Colorado court for Denver County. The judge applies the state statute below; the county sets the filing procedure, not the amount. Denver has about 729,019 residents (Census Bureau, 2024 estimate).
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Formula
(40% combined − lower income) × 80/75%
Type
Advisory guideline (3–20 yr marriages)
Does Denver have its own rule?
No. C.R.S. § 14-10-114 applies across Colorado, so a case from Denver is decided by the same numbers as one filed anywhere else in the state. What changes locally is the courthouse, the clerk's procedure and how long the docket takes — not the amount.
What the statute says
C.R.S. § 14-10-114 — Colorado Revised Statutes, Section 14-10-114 (spousal maintenance — advisory guidelines).
Last checked 2026-08-27. Read the source →
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