Pros And Cons Of Divorce

Deciding whether to divorce means weighing what you may gain, such as safety, peace, and a fresh start, against real costs to your finances, your routines, and your family. There is no universal answer, but understanding the tradeoffs and your alternatives helps you decide with clarity.

Use the points below as a starting point for that decision, not as a substitute for advice about your own situation.

How Divorce Works in Colorado

A Colorado divorce does not require proof of fault. The court must find that one spouse has lived in Colorado for 91 days and that the marriage is irretrievably broken. At least 91 days must also pass after the court gains jurisdiction over the other spouse.¹

Potential Benefits of Divorce

• Safety and peace: Leaving a harmful or high-conflict marriage can improve wellbeing for you and your children.
• Personal growth: Many people use the transition to rebuild routines, relationships, and goals.
• Financial independence: Separate finances let you make decisions on your own terms.
• A healthier example: Children can benefit from two calmer homes rather than one tense one.

Potential Drawbacks of Divorce

• Financial strain: Two households cost more than one, and the process itself has costs.
• Emotional toll: Grief, stress, and uncertainty are common, even when divorce is the right choice.
• Changes for children: New schedules and two homes take adjustment.
• Shared assets divided: Marital property is divided in just proportions, which means fairly but not necessarily equally.²

Understanding the legal and financial picture can make an emotional decision clearer. Johnson Law Group offers a no-pressure consultation to walk through your situation, so schedule a consultation before you decide.

Alternatives to Consider

Divorce is not the only option. Counseling, a trial separation, or legal separation may fit some couples better.

A legal separation resolves finances and parenting while keeping the marriage intact. Either spouse can later ask to convert it to a divorce, no earlier than 182 days after the decree.³ Legal separation and divorce affect finances and benefits differently.

Questions to Ask Yourself

• Is the marriage safe for me and my children?
• Have we tried counseling or other help?
• Can I support myself, and what will my budget look like?
• What arrangement would serve our children well?

Talk With a Colorado Divorce Attorney

Whether or not you decide to divorce, knowing your options gives you control over the next step. Johnson Law Group is here to help.

The attorneys at Johnson Law Group help people understand their options before, during, and after divorce and will give you a clear read on your situation. Schedule a free consultation through our Colorado offices, and we will serve as your North Star from here.

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