Often, no. Many uncontested Colorado cases are finalized without a courtroom appearance at all, thanks to the "decree without appearance" process: you submit your signed agreement and affidavits, and the judge reviews and signs once the 91-day period and disclosures are complete. You'll still complete the parenting class if you have kids, and you'll attend the Initial Status Conference (which is logistical, not a fight). Contested cases involve more court contact, (e.g., temporary orders, mediation, possibly a permanent orders hearing) but even most of those settle before a full hearing.

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