In Colorado, “Maintenance” is the term for spousal support or alimony. A Court’s decision to award maintenance to one party is made on a case by case basis, and is dependent on several factors:
- Initially the party requesting maintenance must show that he or she does not have the means to provide for his or her reasonable needs.
- It must also be shown that he or she has an inability to support themselves through appropriate employment.
Once that standard is met, the Court will also consider factors that include:
- The length of the marriage
- The age and physical condition of the party seeking maintenance
- The ability for the spouse to obtain education or training
- The ability of the other party to pay maintenance
Source: Harris Law Firm Blog
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