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Colorado Legal Guides

Understand Colorado's specific laws and regulations across six major practice areas. Each guide covers state statutes, court procedures, and key legal differences.

Legal Guides for Colorado

Personal Injury

Colorado follows a modified comparative fault system with a 50% bar, meaning plaintiffs who are 50% or more at fault cannot recover damages. The state has a relatively generous three-year statute of l...

General PI Statute of Limitations: 3 years from date of injury
Motor Vehicle SOL: 3 years from date of accident
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Family Law

Colorado family law is governed by the Colorado Uniform Dissolution of Marriage Act, found in Colorado Revised Statutes Title 14, Article 10. Colorado is a purely no-fault divorce state, permitting di...

Residency Requirement: 91 days in state
No-Fault Ground: Marriage is irretrievably broken
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Criminal Defense

Colorado has been at the forefront of criminal justice reform and drug policy innovation. It was the first state along with Washington to legalize recreational marijuana through Amendment 64 in 2012. ...

DUI/DWAI Law: DUI at 0.08% BAC; DWAI at 0.05% BAC; no strict lookback period
Marijuana Legalization: Adults 21+ may possess up to 2 oz and cultivate up to 6 plants per person
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Estate Planning

Colorado is a common law property state that has adopted the Uniform Probate Code, providing relatively streamlined probate procedures. The state does not impose a state estate tax or inheritance tax....

State Estate Tax: No state estate tax
Small Estate Threshold: $70,000 for personal property affidavit
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Business Law

Colorado has developed a vibrant business environment, particularly for technology startups and outdoor recreation industries, supported by a flat income tax rate that applies to both individuals and ...

LLC Formation Filing Fee: $50 filing fee for Articles of Organization
Corporate/Individual Income Tax: 4.4% flat rate on taxable income
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Real Estate

Colorado real estate law is shaped by the state's rapid population growth, unique public trustee foreclosure system, and distinctive water rights doctrine. The state uses deeds of trust and employs a ...

Public Trustee Foreclosure: Non-judicial foreclosure through county Public Trustee; 110-125 day timeline
Seller Disclosure: Mandatory Seller's Property Disclosure form for residential sales
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