Disolución de uniones civiles en Colorado

Explicación Simple

Si dos personas deciden terminar su unión civil en Colorado, deben hacerlo a través de un tribunal. Aunque se muden a otro lugar, el tribunal de Colorado se encargará del caso.

Es como si tuvieras un contrato de alquiler para un apartamento. Aunque decidas mudarte a otra ciudad, si el contrato está en esa ciudad, debes resolverlo allí.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Ana y Luis se unieron civilmente en Colorado, pero ahora viven en California. Si deciden separarse, deberán ir a un tribunal en Colorado para formalizar la disolución de su unión.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

C.R.S. 14-10-106.5 – Dissolution of civil unions (1) Any person who enters into a civil union in Colorado pursuant to article 15 of this title consents to the jurisdiction of the courts of Colorado for the purpose of any action relating to a civil union even if one or both parties cease to reside in this state. In a matter seeking a dissolution, legal separation, or declaration of invalidity of a civil union, the court shall follow the procedures that are set forth in this article for dissolution, legal separation, or declaration of invalidity. The provisions of this article and any case law construing this article apply to the dissolution, legal separation, or declaration of invalidity of a civil union. (2) The court shall follow the laws of Colorado in a matter filed in Colorado that is seeking a dissolution, legal separation, or invalidity of a civil union that was entered into in another jurisdiction. Source: Section 14-10-106.5 — Dissolution of civil unions - legal separation - jurisdiction - applicability of article and case law , https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2024-title-14.­pdf (accessed May 26, 2025).