Colorado Alimony Calculator
Estimate spousal support (maintenance) amount and duration in Colorado. Updated for 2026.
Last reviewed July 2026 · Free · Nothing you enter is stored
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How alimony works in Colorado
Colorado caps spousal maintenance by statute: the lesser of $0 per month or 0% of the paying spouse's income.
Governing law: C.R.S. § 14-10-114 — Guideline is advisory, not presumptive: 40% of combined adjusted gross income minus the lower earner's income, with a post-2019 tax-adjustment multiplier (80% at or below $10,000/mo combined, 75% from $10,000–$20,000). Applies when combined income is at or below $240,000/yr.
Frequently asked questions
How is alimony calculated in Colorado?
Colorado caps spousal maintenance by statute: the lesser of $0 per month or 0% of the paying spouse's income. See C.R.S. § 14-10-114.
How long does alimony last in Colorado?
Advisory statutory table for marriages of 3–20 years: the term rises from about 31% of the marriage length at 3 years to 50% at 12.5 years, staying at 50% through 20 years; at 20+ years the court may award a specific term or indefinite maintenance. No guideline term for marriages under 3 years.
What types of alimony does Colorado recognize?
Colorado recognizes: temporary, term maintenance, indefinite (long marriages), contractual. Guideline is advisory, not presumptive: 40% of combined adjusted gross income minus the lower earner's income, with a post-2019 tax-adjustment multiplier (80% at or below $10,000/mo combined, 75% from $10,000–$20,000). Applies when combined income is at or below $240,000/yr.
Is alimony taxable in Colorado?
For divorces finalized after 2018, federal law (TCJA) makes alimony non-deductible for the payer and non-taxable for the recipient. A few states differ for state income tax — confirm with a tax professional.
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