Alimony in Thornton: how it is calculated
Alimony in Thornton follows Colorado law, not a local rule — the same statute applies whether the case is filed in Adams County or anywhere else in the state. Here is what that formula produces, and where a Thornton case is actually heard.
Where a Thornton case goes
A divorce filed in Thornton is heard by the Colorado court for Adams County. The judge applies the state statute below; the county sets the filing procedure, not the amount. Thornton has about 146,689 residents (Census Bureau, 2024 estimate).
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Formula
(40% combined − lower income) × 80/75%
Type
Advisory guideline (3–20 yr marriages)
Does Thornton have its own rule?
No. C.R.S. § 14-10-114 applies across Colorado, so a case from Thornton 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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