Colorado recognizes civil unions and sets out procedures for dissolving them, and the law addresses what happens when partners later marry. If a couple in a civil union subsequently marries, statutes provide guidance on how the relationship is treated and how dissolution should proceed. This can affect property division and the sequence of filings if both a civil union and a marriage exist. Reviewing records and dates with counsel helps you choose the cleanest path to final orders. Bringing certified copies of licenses and certificates to your consultation speeds the analysis. The Colorado Civil Union Act summarizes rights, dissolution, and the effect of later marriage. Please reach out to us for detailed consultation.