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Divorce Residency Requirements in Colorado

In Colorado, one spouse must have been domiciled in the state for 91 days before filing, and the no-fault ground is that the marriage is irretrievably broken.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Colorado at a glance

State residency
91 days
91 days of domicile immediately before the case starts.
County residency
No county period in the residency statute
No-fault ground
Marriage is irretrievably broken

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Last checked

The rules in Colorado

How long must you live in Colorado before filing for divorce?

State residency in Colorado: 91 days. 91 days of domicile immediately before the case starts.

Is there a county residency requirement for divorce in Colorado?

County residency in Colorado: No county period in the residency statute.

What is the no-fault ground for divorce in Colorado?

No-fault ground in Colorado: Marriage is irretrievably broken.

Where do the Colorado divorce residency requirements come from?

The rules above come from C.R.S. 14-10-106. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

Good to know

The court also cannot enter the decree until at least 91 days after it acquired jurisdiction over the respondent.

What this means in practice

Residency is about where a spouse actually lives and intends to stay, not just a mailing address. Courts may look at a driver's license, voter registration, a lease or deed, tax filings and employment records. Keeping copies of these documents can help if residency is questioned.

Meeting the residency requirement is separate from any waiting period after filing. Some states also require a period of separation before a no-fault divorce, or a cooling-off period before the final decree. Checking all of these timelines together gives a more realistic picture of when a divorce can be finalized.

Military members and their spouses often have special residency rules based on where they are stationed. If the spouses live in different states, more than one court may be able to hear the divorce, and the choice can affect issues like property division and support. A local family law attorney can confirm where to file.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.