Boulder Alimony & Spousal Support Lawyers
Spousal support that’s fair, whichever side you’re on.
Colorado calls alimony spousal maintenance. Whether you’ll be paying it or relying on it, our Boulder attorneys help you understand what to expect and make sure the numbers are right.
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- Calculating maintenance under Colorado law
- Arguing for or against the guideline amount
- Modifying or ending an existing order
Boulder office: 4450 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80303. Meetings by appointment, in person, by phone, or by video.
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How spousal maintenance works in Colorado
Colorado uses an advisory guideline based on both spouses’ incomes and how long the marriage lasted. The court can depart from it after looking at the full picture.
Amount
How the guideline treats each spouse’s income, and when actual income or earning capacity matters.
Duration
How the length of the marriage shapes how long maintenance lasts.
Temporary maintenance
Support while the divorce is still pending, so neither spouse is left without income.
Self-employment income
Accurately showing income when one spouse owns a business or is paid irregularly.
Modification
Changing maintenance after a job loss, raise, or other substantial change.
Ending maintenance
When it ends on remarriage, death, or the end of its term, and when it doesn’t.
Have a question about your situation? Call (303) 990-5308 and talk it through with our Boulder team.
What happens after you reach out
You call us
A member of our intake team picks up, listens to what’s going on, and answers your first questions. Or request a call back and we’ll reach out.
You meet your attorney
Sit down with a family law attorney at our Boulder office on Arapahoe Ave, or by phone or video. You’ll get your options and costs laid out plainly.
We build your plan
Clear next steps for custody, support, and property, and a team that stays with you through Boulder County District Court and beyond.
From people who’ve been where you are
“My attorney, Jennifer Scott, was amazing. So empathetic and encouraging during one of the most difficult times in my life.”Kat S. · Family law client
“Miguel stepped in to help me during a difficult time. He was great at explaining my options and how they translate into the law.”Meagan K. · Family law client
“Kyla was amazing! She knows what she is doing. I’d recommend her to anyone who needs a good lawyer.”Danita D. · Family law client
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Other ways we help Boulder families
Divorce rarely involves just one issue. Explore the rest of what we handle.
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Learn moreAggressive & high-conflict divorce
Some divorces don’t settle on reasonable terms.
Learn moreCustody & parenting time
In Colorado, custody is called parental responsibilities: who makes decisions for your children and when they’re with each parent.
Learn moreProperty & asset division
The house, the retirement accounts, the debt.
Learn moreChild support
Colorado sets child support with a formula, but the inputs are where cases are won and lost.
Learn moreNot sure which one fits? Call (303) 990-5308 and we’ll help you figure out the first move.
Serving Boulder County
From our Boulder office on Arapahoe Ave, we represent clients in Boulder, Louisville, Lafayette, Superior, Longmont, Erie, Broomfield, Niwot, and Gunbarrel, with cases in Boulder, Broomfield, Weld, and Jefferson counties.
4450 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80303
Meetings by appointment, in person, by phone, or by video
(303) 990-5308
Alimony & spousal support questions
Every case is different. These are the questions Boulder clients ask most in the first call.
Will I have to pay alimony?
It depends on the gap in incomes, the length of the marriage, and other factors. Your attorney can estimate it in your first meeting.
How long does spousal maintenance last in Colorado?
The guideline ties duration to the length of the marriage. Shorter marriages usually mean shorter terms.
Can maintenance be changed later?
Often, yes, if there’s a substantial and continuing change in circumstances, unless the agreement says it can’t be modified.
Is alimony taxable?
For divorces finalized after 2018, federal law no longer treats maintenance as deductible for the payer or taxable to the recipient.