Chapter 3 - § 3.6 • DIVISION OF PROPERTY

• Jurisdiction: Colorado

§ 3.6 • DIVISION OF PROPERTY

Once the court has proper jurisdiction over the subject matter and parties, it can address property and debt issues arising out of the marital relationship. C.R.S. § 14-10-113 is the controlling statute for disposition of property, and Chapter 6, "Property of the Marriage: Valuation and Distribution upon Dissolution of Marriage or Legal Separation," fully explores this topic.

In general and simplistic terms, as to separate property as specifically defined by the statute, the court is only permitted to set apart to each party his or her separate property. The court must then equitably divide the...