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Advisory Maintenance Under C.R.S. 14-10-114 (Updated for Senate Bill 25-116: Abuse & Coercion Factors)

Income Information

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Marriage Details

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Colorado-Specific Factors

History of abuse, coercion, or financial control? ℹ️Under Senate Bill 25-116 (effective Aug 2025), courts MUST consider domestic violence, coercive control, economic abuse, emotional abuse, and litigation abuse. If the payor has a protection order against them within last 5 years, maintenance may be prohibited.

Colorado Abuse & Coercion (SB25-116 / C.R.S. 14-10-114(2)(c)(XII.5)):

  • Courts MUST consider domestic violence, coercive control, economic abuse, litigation abuse.
  • If payor has active protection order in favor of recipient, maintenance may be DENIED.
  • Victim may receive enhanced award for financial independence.

Senate Bill 25-116, effective August 6, 2025

Domestic violence involved?

Colorado Domestic Violence Impact:

  • 10-20% increase in maintenance amounts typically awarded
  • May qualify for longer duration regardless of marriage duration

C.R.S. 14-10-114(2)(a)

Fault-based divorce?

Colorado Fault Considerations:

  • Colorado is primarily no-fault
  • Economic misconduct may affect awards

Needs and Resources

Earning Capacity

Recipient Sacrificed Career for Marriage?
Recipient has disability?

Duration Factors

Maintain marital standard of living?
Significant separate property?
Important Legal Note: This calculator provides an advisory estimate based on C.R.S. 14-10-114. Under Senate Bill 25-116 (2025), courts MUST consider abuse/coercion. If payor has a qualifying protection order, maintenance may be prohibited entirely. Consult a Colorado family law attorney.

Colorado Spousal Maintenance Calculation Results

Maintenance Type Determination

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Monthly Maintenance Amount

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Duration of Maintenance

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Colorado Guidelines:

Judicial Considerations

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Disclaimer: Advisory only. Combined income ≤ $240k/yr & marriage ≥ 3 yrs triggers guideline. For abuse/coercion cases with protection orders, maintenance may be denied (SB25-116). Not legal advice.

Colorado Maintenance Case Law Examples

In re Marriage of O'Brien (Colo. App. 2023)
2023 COA 87, 534 P.3d 542

Affirmed that economic misconduct (concealing income) justifies upward deviation from guideline formula. Court increased maintenance by 25% to account for hidden bonuses.

In re Marriage of Thieme (Colo. 2024)
2024 CO 15, 541 P.3d 121

Colorado Supreme Court held that courts must consider documented coercive control as a separate factor under C.R.S. 14-10-114, paving the way for SB25-116. Victims of non-physical abuse may receive longer maintenance.

People v. Martinez (Impact on Family Law, 2025)
Citing SB25-116 Legislative Declaration

New statutory mandate: if a protection order issued within 5 years prior to filing, the abusive payor is presumptively ineligible for maintenance. Recipient may receive enhanced rehabilitative support.

Modifying Maintenance in Colorado

Under C.R.S. 14-10-122, substantial changes include retirement, disability, or cohabitation. New in 2025: Expiration of a protection order may also trigger modification.

Colorado Spousal Maintenance FAQs

How does Senate Bill 25-116 change maintenance?

Effective August 2025, courts MUST consider domestic violence, coercive control, economic abuse, litigation abuse, and emotional abuse. If the payor has a qualifying protection order entered within the last 5 years, the court cannot award maintenance to that abusive spouse. Victims may receive enhanced awards.

C.R.S. 14-10-114(2)(c)(XII.5); SB25-116

What is the 2025 guideline formula?

Same formula: (40% of higher income) – (50% of lower income), then multiply by 80% (combined income ≤$10k/mo) or 75% ($10k-$20k/mo). Applies only when combined income ≤$240k/yr and marriage ≥3 years. Judges may deviate for abuse/coercion.

Can maintenance be denied if the payor was abusive?

Yes. Under SB25-116, if the payor has a protection order against them in favor of the recipient within 5 years before filing, maintenance to the payor is prohibited. For recipient victims, courts may increase amount/duration.

Does cohabitation terminate maintenance?

Cohabitation alone does not automatically terminate maintenance (In re Marriage of Zander). Payor must prove financial interdependence to modify.

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