Military divorces in Denver, Colorado, require meeting residency requirements of 91 days, or if the service member is stationed in the state, they may claim residency regardless of the duration of stay. The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) allows active-duty service members to request a stay in divorce proceedings if their duties prevent participation. Military pensions are treated as marital property and can be divided according to the Uniformed Services Former Spouses’ Protection Act (USFSPA). Child custody and support considerations must factor in the service member’s potential deployments and relocations. Lastly, non-military spouses may retain certain benefits, including healthcare and base privileges, depending on the length of the marriage and service.



