Q&A: What’s spousal maintenance, and how is it determined in Colorado? Colorado Family Law Attorney Marlana Caruso Answers
What’s spousal maintenance, and how is it determined in Colorado?
Spousal maintenance is a term that more people are familiar with -alimony. It’s the same thing. Colorado just doesn’t use that term of art. So what it is, it’s meant to be an additional support for the receiving party to hit the ground running, so to speak. It’s determined in Colorado by a need versus ability to pay. We do have guidelines in place that take into consideration the incomes of both parties, as well as the length of the marriage, in determining what may be appropriate as an award. That maintenance guideline is just that. It’s a guideline, so it’s not something that is set in stone or that has to happen, but it absolutely is the starting place for every single court.
Call us today at 303-688-0944 to schedule your case assessment with one of Robinson & Henry’s Divorce Attorneys.
More Q&As on this Topic:
What can I do to ensure my Highlands Ranch divorce proceeds as quickly as possible?
What can I do if my spouse refuses to let me see my kids as we go through the divorce?
What’s the best way for my spouse and me to tackle property division?
I found out my spouse removed money from our joint account. What are my options?
