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Divorces are rarely simple, and you need to follow specific steps to finalize a dissolution of marriage in Colorado. Below we’ll go over the general requirements to process a divorce in Denver.
Colorado Divorce Requirements
In order to file for divorce in Colorado, at least one spouse must have been a state resident for 91 or more days prior to filing. This establishes that the courts has jurisdiction over your case. It is not necessary for both spouses to meet the residence requirement.
Types of Divorce and Separation in Colorado
Relationships can be unique, and Colorado offers a variety of legal divorce and separation paths depending on your situation. These include:
- No-fault divorce. Under Colorado law, all divorces are no-fault. This means that there is no requirement for a spouse to prove wrongdoing by the other spouse in order for a divorce to proceed. The only requirement is a finding that the marriage is “irretrievably broken”.
- Uncontested divorce. An uncontested divorce occurs when you and your spouse agree on all of the terms and conditions for your divorce, including division of property and child responsibilities.
- Contested divorce. A contested divorce occurs when you and your spouse are unable to agree on some of the issues involved in the dissolution of your marriage. For example, you would need to go through a contested divorce process if you and your spouse cannot agree on how to divide your assets.
- Annulment. An annulment declares that a valid marriage never existed. In Colorado, annulment is called a Declaration of Invalidity. An annulment can be granted for reasons including lack of proper consent to the marriage, fraud and duress.
- Legal separation. If you are seeking to separate from your partner, but wish to remain married for personal or financial reasons then you may want to look into legal separation. A legal separation commits the parties to separating assets, dividing debts and establishing child custody rules. It does not end the marriage, but it can help formalize things when a couple wants to try living apart before divorcing or is opposed to divorce.
Child Custody, Support and Visitation in Colorado
Colorado divorce law does not automatically favor one parent over the other when determining child custody, support or visitation rights. Courts processing your divorce with kids will take into consideration the best interests of the child in each of these areas:
- Child custody. Custody, called parental responsibility in Colorado, is divided into two categories: physical and legal. Physical custody defines when a parent will spend time with a child. Legal custody refers to the right to make significant decisions for the child, such as where they attend school or receive healthcare.
- Child support. Both parents are expected to provide financial support for their child’s upbringing. When calculating child support, the court considers each parent’s income and may adjust to account for child care costs, medical expenses or physical care arrangements.
- Visitation. Colorado courts will encourage parents to work out a parenting plan that meets the family’s needs and schedules. The court will only establish a plan for visitation rights if the parents cannot agree.
Property Division in Colorado
Marital property is divided in Colorado using the principle of equitable distribution. Colorado is not a community property state. The equitable distribution system instead seeks to divide property fairly, rather than equally. This takes into account factors such as the length of the marriage and how each spouse contributed. For example, a lower-earning spouse might be granted a greater percentage of marital property to help them maintain a similar standard of living after the divorce.
Colorado law only divides property that was obtained during the marriage. Any assets owned prior to marriage, or gifts received by only one spouse, are considered as separate property that is not subject to division.
Alimony, called spousal maintenance in Colorado, is also allowed in some divorce cases. These payments can be temporary or permanent and are meant to avoid unfair economic impacts for lower-earning or non-earning spouses. Spousal maintenance can be changed over time if either of your circumstances change.
Filing and Serving Your Divorce Papers
Filing for divorce in Colorado requires that you complete specific court documents, deliver those documents to your spouse, and then file the documents with the court. Start by completing a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage or Legal Separation and a Summons for Dissolution of Marriage or Legal Separation.
Once these documents are completed, you must serve them on your spouse. The documents can be served by any person over age 18 who is not a party to the action. Many people choose to hire a private process server who can ensure the documents are served properly and provide you with written proof of service. A divorce lawyer will assist you with completing and serving your divorce documents.
Finalizing Your Divorce
After you complete and file your divorce forms with the court and serve your spouse, the case will move forward to a trial or end with an agreement. From there, the divorce can only be finalized after a 91-day waiting period has expired. The waiting period applies even if you and your spouse agree on all terms for the divorce.
There have been many great offensive linemen in Denver Broncos history, so this list is likely going to vary greatly from person to person. In fact, my take might be a little too bold, but I’m sticking with it.
At the top spot, I think Garett Bolles has earned it. Since coming into the league as a first-round pick in 2017, he has grinded through one of the worst periods in Broncos’ history and grown from beleaguered oft-penalized first-round bust into a perennial All-Pro caliber left tackle. Even more, he has stayed a Bronco through his entire career. The rest of my list speaks for itself and is a throwback to Super Bowl greatness.
Here’s where our Mile High Report staff landed on the top five for offensive line:
Scotty Payne: Tom Nalen was the leader of Mike Shanahan’s offensive line, Ryan Clady was a top LT on a Hall of Fame career before injury and Stink was a key member of the Broncos Super Bowl winning OL back in the 90s. I included Bolles and Meinerz since both will be on this list once their successful careers are over with.
Chris Hart: This position group was one of the toughest to come up with a top five. Denver has an incredible history of top-tier offensive lineman. There are several players I left off who were certainly deserving. I posted Tom Nalen as my top guy because he was a stalwart at the pivot for many years for the franchise. We all know what Gary Zimmerman and Mark Schlereth provided on the field and they are both Super Bowl champions. The last two spots go to two recent Broncos, left tackles Garret Bolles and Ryan Clady. Bolles, a decade into his career, continues to play at a high level and Clady was a fantastic blindside protector whose career ended earlier than it should due to injury.
Ian St. Clair: For the first time in Elway’s career, he had a blind-side protector. And Zimmerman is one of the best to ever do it. Same for Nalen, who should be in the HOF. Clady was special. Bishop was the first Broncos offensive lineman in franchise history to get a Pro Bowl invite and provided one of the best in-game quotes ever when he said in Denver’s endzone at old Cleveland Stadium before hiking the ball at the 2-yard line in what would become The Drive, “We got ‘em right right where want ‘em.” And Schlereth helped lock down the left side of the line that was one of the best in league history.
Sadaraine: The top 3 are largely indisputable, other than maybe swapping Schlereth and Zimmerman. Ken Lanier started 178 consecutive games, which is nuts for an OT, and appeared in 3 Super Bowls. Garret Bolles has crafted himself into an all-time great at tackle and may move up the list.
Ross Allen: The Hall-of-Famer Gary Zimmerman was everything you could ever ask for in a left tackle and was a huge reason why John Elway and that 1997 team was so dominant. Schlereth also gets his credit as he was a massive contributor to Denver’s Super Bowl successes. There’s a strong case for Tom Nalen deserving a spot in the Hall of Fame too. And for the past two years I’ve become a huge spouter of Bolles being destined for the Ring of Fame. He’s an incredible talent as has been the cornerstone of this team for a while now. I just hope he gets his Super Bowl.
Joe Mahoney: Top 3 are a no-brainer. Bolles will finish his career with more starts on the OL than any other Bronco. The man he will pass is Ken Lanier. Since stats from Lanier’s era don’t exist we only have starts to go off, but Lanier was an iron man. He started 167 NFL games and 165 were for the Broncos.
There is a bit of variation here, but a general consensus of who should be in the Top 5. I loved the throwback to Keith Bishop who was a big part of the John Elway fourth quarter magic back in the day.
Who gets into your top five offensive lineman list?
The Denver Nuggets are running it back with at least one free agent from last year’s team. According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the Denver Nuggets have re-signed point guard Tyus Jones.
Free agent guard Tyus Jones has agreed to a one-year deal to return to the Denver Nuggets, sources tell ESPN. Jones played a reserve role after joining Denver on the buyout market last season, and enters his 12th NBA season as his agent Kevin Bradbury of LIFT Sports Management… pic.twitter.com/OxPTfX8C7l
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 2, 2026
Jones played 11 regular season games for Denver last year and got into 3 post-season contests as well. The Nuggets are desperately lacking in point guards who can handle the rock, especially after they decided not to pick up the fourth-year option on fellow point guard Jalen Pickett. Denver liked Jones and his ability to handle on-ball pressure better in the playoffs, and obviously feel there is utility in having him on the 15-man roster for his passing acumen and mistake avoidance despite being a target at just 6 feet tall. They did not draft a point guard, so it’s possible Jones is the first PG off the bench for the Nuggets – but in recent years they’ve relied on players like Bruce Brown to shoulder some of those duties as well even if they’re not pure point guards, so it remains to be seen just how much court time Jones is going to get.
His 5:1 assist-to-turnover ratio in his career points to his high floor in ball security though, and the Nuggets have proven time and again over the past several years that they can be truly great if they don’t have silly turnovers. Jones comes back to the Mile High looking to help the Nuggets minimize their mistakes so they can maximize their talent.
Welcome back, Tyus!
The Fourth of July weekend is one of the biggest celebrations of the summer, and Denver is delivering a packed lineup of events for every kind of adventurer. Whether you’re looking to watch fireworks light up the Colorado sky, catch a live concert at Red Rocks, enjoy rooftop parties, indulge in seasonal food and drinks or explore the city’s thriving arts and culture scene, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate Independence Day.
Here’s your guide to the best music, food, fireworks, nightlife, arts, and cultural events happening across Denver this Fourth of July weekend.
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FASHION EVENTS
Denver Fashion Week Fall 2026 Second Model Auditions
Where: TBA
Cost: $10+
The Lowdown:
Following overwhelming demand from aspiring models across Colorado, Denver Fashion Week (DFW) has announced a second round of model auditions for its upcoming Fall/Winter 2026 runway season.
MUSIC EVENTS
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Gillian Grogan and EMMA ROSE
Where: Skylark Lounge – 140 S. Broadway
Cost: $18+
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Zeds Dead with Sippy, Baauer, Holly, HYDRAULIX & LUMBERJVCK
Where: Red Rocks Amphitheatre – 18300 W Alameda Pkwy, Morrison
Cost: $205+
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Flobots
Where: Levitt Pavilion Denver – 1380 W Florida Ave
Cost: $0+
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Don Toliver with SahBabii, SoFaygo, Chase B
Where: Ball Arena – 1000 Chopper Cir
Cost: $105+
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FOOD EVENTS
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Dumpling Love: Dim Sum Party
Where: Stir Cooking School Highlands – 3215 Zuni St.
Cost: $120 per person
The Lowdown:
Join the dumpling party and learn how to make pork bao buns, shrimp shumai, pan-fried gyoza, and crab cheese rangoons. All classes include a full bar with beer, wine, and house-curated cocktails for purchase.
Stars, Stripes, and Deck Nights
Where: Woodie Fisher Kitchen & Bar – 1999 Chestnut Pl.
Cost: Free
The Lowdown:
Celebrate America’s 250th with our festive Bomb Pop Drinks, featuring real Bomb Pops and High Noon buckets!
4th of July Rooftop Fiesta at Cimera
Where: The Source Hotel – 3330 Brighton Blvd.
Cost: $60+
The Lowdown:
The experience is an open rooftop gathering featuring live-fire cooking, craft cocktails, and skyline views throughout the evening. Guests will enjoy Peruvian street skewers, duck & chorizo paella, and ceviche prepared live on-site.
Farmers Market Central Park
Where: Central Park – 29th Ave & Roslyn
Cost: Free
The Lowdown:
Local vendors provide Colorado-grown produce, tasty baked goods, specialty meats, gourmet food items and more!
LIFESTYLE EVENTS
Mystic Magnolias; A Southern Gothic Cabaret
Where: Colorado Sake Co – 3559 Larimer St
Cost: $25+
The Lowdown:
Saunter yourself out to The Mystic Magnolias, a Burlesque AND Drag Show with chilling charm and dripping in Southern Gothic atmosphere.
America 250 | Colorado 150 Drone Show presented by Visit Denver
Where: DPAC/Denver Performing Arts Complex – 1400 Curtis St.
Cost: Free
The Lowdown:
Following Sunset Cinema’s showing of National Treasure on July 3rd at Sculpture Park, stay to enjoy the 4th of July Drone Show! This special event will be brought to you by Visit Denver, celebrating American 250 | Colorado 150, including an appearance by Mayor Mike Johnston.
Beat The Bomb Summer Mission: America250 Edition
Where: Beat The Bomb – 3863 Steele St, Unit 1273
Cost: $39+
The Lowdown:
Beat The Bomb announces the limited-time-only Summer Mission: America250 Edition – celebrating America’s 250th with five new games, a collectible beach towel, and a red, white, and blue Paint Blast!
Independence Day Concert with Denver Municipal Band (Cheesman Park)
Where: Cheesman Park – 1900 E. 11th Ave.
Cost: Free
The Lowdown:
Price:Free
Join the Denver Municipal Band’s Concert Band for an Independence Day concert at Cheesman Park Pavilion with special guest Denver District 10 City Councilmember Chris Hinds narrating Aaron Copland’s Lincoln Portrait.
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Whether you’re dancing at a concert, enjoying a garden dinner, cheering on your favorite soccer team or exploring a new exhibition, Denver offers plenty of ways to fill your 4th of July weekend calendar. Gather your friends, support local businesses, and discover something new around the city.
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