Divorce Cost in Colorado (2026)

Complete guide to divorce costs across 21 cities in Colorado. Find filing fees, attorney rates, and total cost estimates.

$230
Filing Fee
$2,131
Avg Uncontested
$21,841
Avg Contested
21
Cities Covered

Colorado Divorce Laws

Divorce TypeNo Fault
Property DivisionEquitable Distribution
Waiting Period91 days
Residency Requirement3 months

Divorce Costs by City in Colorado

CityPopulationUncontestedContestedAttorney Rate
Denver715,522$2,456$25,552$318/hr
Colorado Springs478,221$2,050$20,938$260/hr
Aurora386,261$2,288$23,615$294/hr
Fort Collins152,061$2,204$22,688$282/hr
Lakewood147,214$2,120$21,683$270/hr
Thornton127,359$2,106$21,574$268/hr
Arvada111,707$2,141$21,965$273/hr
Westminster110,945$2,071$21,163$263/hr
Pueblo108,249$2,197$22,603$281/hr
Centennial106,114$2,155$22,093$275/hr
Boulder103,166$2,085$21,328$265/hr
Greeley96,539$2,204$22,665$282/hr
Longmont89,919$2,036$20,729$258/hr
Loveland71,334$2,085$21,293$265/hr
Grand Junction59,778$2,008$20,453$254/hr
Broomfield59,471$2,092$21,398$266/hr
Castle Rock53,063$2,064$21,073$262/hr
Commerce City49,799$2,071$21,133$263/hr
Parker48,608$2,099$21,453$267/hr
Littleton44,275$2,141$21,942$273/hr
Northglenn37,499$2,085$21,311$265/hr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to file for divorce in Colorado?
The court filing fee for divorce in Colorado is $230. Total costs range from $2,131 for an uncontested divorce to $21,841 or more for a contested case.
How long does a divorce take in Colorado?
Colorado requires a waiting period of 91 days and 3 months of residency. Uncontested divorces typically take 2-4 months; contested cases can take over a year.
Is Colorado a community property or equitable distribution state?
Colorado follows equitable distribution for dividing marital assets during divorce.