Family Law (Divorce & Custody) in Aurora
By Find Local Law Editorial Team · Last reviewed: May 26, 2026
Researched and drafted with AI assistance and verified against primary sources (statutes, Judicial Council forms, and official court websites). This is general information, not legal advice.
Family-law cases in Aurora — what Colorado calls domestic relations — are heard in the Arapahoe County District Court (18th Judicial District). That includes dissolution of marriage (divorce), allocation of parental responsibilities, and child support. Although Aurora spans several counties, it is primarily in Arapahoe County (county seat Littleton).
The local court decides where your case is heard; the substantive law lives in our statewide guides. Start with the Colorado family law hub, then read about dissolution of marriage, parental responsibilities, and child support.
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Local domestic relations court
Court: Arapahoe County District Court — the 18th Judicial District trial court that hears domestic relations cases, including divorce, parenting, and child support.
Family-law (domestic relations) cases for Aurora are heard in the Arapahoe County District Court (18th Judicial District), which handles dissolution of marriage, allocation of parental responsibilities, and support. Aurora spans counties but is primarily in Arapahoe County. Verify the current courthouse location, hours, and filing procedures on the Colorado Judicial Branch website before you file.
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- Where do I file for divorce in Aurora?
- In the Arapahoe County District Court (18th Judicial District), which handles all domestic relations cases — dissolution of marriage, parenting, and support. Colorado calls divorce 'dissolution of marriage.' Aurora is primarily in Arapahoe County.
- Which Aurora court decides parenting and child support?
- The Arapahoe County District Court. Allocation of parental responsibilities (custody) and child support are decided as part of domestic relations cases in the District Court, not the County Court.