The case ends when the judge signs the Decree of Dissolution. Many uncontested Colorado cases finish on paperwork alone, with no court appearance.

The divorce becomes final when the judge signs the Decree of Dissolution of Marriage, which incorporates all the terms (property and debt division, the parenting plan, child support, and maintenance). It's effective immediately on signing, and there's no extra waiting period afterward before you can remarry. Get several certified copies of your decree from the clerk, because you'll need them to retitle assets, update beneficiaries, change your name, and handle other follow-up.

A genuinely convenient Colorado option: under the "decree without appearance" process (C.R.S. § 14-10-120.3), fully agreed couples can often submit their signed agreement and supporting affidavits and have the judge review and sign remotely (no hearing required) once the 91-day waiting period has passed and disclosures are complete. This option is only available if there are no children or, in cases with children, if both parties have attorneys.

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