Colorado Spousal Maintenance

The formula provides the amount of maintenance shall be determined by taking 40% of the higher income earner’s monthly income and subtracting 50% of the lower earner’s monthly income. The duration of the maintenance award ranges from 31% of the duration of a marriage of three (3) years to 50% of a marriage of 20 years or more. The formula is advisory only and the Court has wide discretion for deviation.

The statute also requires that the Court consider the following factors in determining maintenance issues:

• The amount of each party’s gross income;
• The marital property apportioned to each party;
• The financial resources of each party including, but not limited to, the actual or potential income from separate or marital property; and,
• Reasonable financial need as established during the marriage.

The law was enacted in large part to provide more uniformity with regard to the award of maintenance and to address the perception of unfairness in the differential of awards and inability to predict outcomes. A growing number of states have enacted similar legislation, which uses a formula in the same manner used to calculate child support.

Maintenance terminates upon death or remarriage but does not terminate upon non-marital cohabitation.

Gary Gottesfeld understands the tremendous importance and stress associated with financial matters and uses his knowledge and experience as a divorce attorney for 40 years to analyze your situation and develop maintenance solutions tailored to your specific needs. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation at 303.892.7000 or gary@gottesfeldlaw.com.

If your income or circumstances have substantially changed after a maintenance award, you may entitled to seek a modification to your original maintenance obligation except that maintenance which is contractual in nature is not modifiable. There are many options that may be available to you. We will explain the process and how the courts are likely to view your circumstances.

Contact Gary Gottesfeld today to discuss your maintenance issues. A free consultation is offered to all new clients.  Mr. Gottesfeld can be reached at 303-892-7000 or via email below to schedule an appointment.