Calculate Colorado spousal support with the statutory formula under C.R.S. § 14-10-114 — amount, duration rules, and a worked example.
| How amount is set | Statutory formula |
|---|---|
| Formula / practice | Advisory guideline: 40% of combined monthly adjusted gross income minus the recipient’s income (never below zero), for combined incomes up to $240,000/yr. |
| Statute | C.R.S. § 14-10-114 |
| Parameters verified | 2026-07 |
Result: $1,400 per month - typical duration: guideline term from statutory table (roughly 31-50% of marriage length)
Colorado uses a statutory guideline under C.R.S. § 14-10-114. Advisory guideline: 40% of combined monthly adjusted gross income minus the recipient’s income (never below zero), for combined incomes up to $240,000/yr.
Duration is at the court’s discretion - commonly one-third to one-half of the marriage length for mid-length marriages, longer or indefinite for marriages over 20 years.
Alimony typically ends on the recipient’s remarriage or either party’s death, and can be modified or terminated on the recipient’s cohabitation or a substantial change in circumstances, per C.R.S. § 14-10-114 and case law. Agreements can make support non-modifiable by contract.
For divorces finalized after 2018, alimony is not deductible by the payor and not taxable to the recipient under federal law. State income tax treatment can differ - check current state rules.
Estimate only — not legal advice. Based on Colorado law (C.R.S. § 14-10-114), last verified 2026-07. Courts may deviate. Consult a family law attorney for your situation.