Alimony in Fort Collins: how it is calculated
Alimony in Fort Collins follows Colorado law, not a local rule — the same statute applies whether the case is filed in Larimer County or anywhere else in the state. Here is what that formula produces, and where a Fort Collins case is actually heard.
Where a Fort Collins case goes
A divorce filed in Fort Collins is heard by the Colorado court for Larimer County. The judge applies the state statute below; the county sets the filing procedure, not the amount. Fort Collins has about 170,924 residents (Census Bureau, 2024 estimate).
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Formula
(40% combined − lower income) × 80/75%
Type
Advisory guideline (3–20 yr marriages)
Does Fort Collins have its own rule?
No. C.R.S. § 14-10-114 applies across Colorado, so a case from Fort Collins 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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