Family Law (Divorce & Custody) in Denver
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 Denver — what Colorado calls domestic relations — are heard in the Denver District Court (2nd Judicial District). That includes dissolution of marriage (divorce), allocation of parental responsibilities, and child support. Although Denver is unusual in having constitutionally separate district and county courts, domestic relations matters are a District Court responsibility.
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: Denver District Court — the 2nd Judicial District trial court that hears domestic relations cases, including divorce, parenting, and child support.
Family-law (domestic relations) cases in Denver are heard in the Denver District Court (2nd Judicial District), which handles divorce, allocation of parental responsibilities, and support. Denver is unusual in having constitutionally separate courts, but domestic relations remains a District Court matter. Verify the current courthouse location, hours, and filing procedures on the Colorado Judicial Branch site before you file.
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- Where do I file for divorce in Denver?
- In the Denver District Court (2nd Judicial District), which handles all domestic relations cases — dissolution of marriage, parenting, and support. Colorado calls divorce 'dissolution of marriage.'
- Which Denver court decides parenting and child support?
- The Denver 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.