In Colorado, alimony, also known as spousal maintenance, is determined based on various factors that the court will consider. These factors include the length of the marriage, the financial resources of both parties, your age and health condition, and the standard of living established during the marriage. Since you have been married for 20 years, this would be classified as a long-term marriage, which generally increases the likelihood of receiving alimony.

Your health condition, specifically being on permanent disability for MS and having recently undergone chemotherapy and radiation for cancer, significantly impacts your earning capacity. The court will take into account your current financial dependence on disability benefits, Medicaid, SNAP, and LEAP assistance.

Your husband's stable and substantial income as a law enforcement officer will also be an important factor. His ability to pay alimony, balanced against your need for financial support, will be considered by the court.

As you can see, whether a court would award you maintenance (alimony) would depend on many factors. For an idea if alimony is appropriate in your case you'll need to speak with an attorney in a confidential conversation so they can advise you properly after understanding the spouses' income, expenses, and assets.

For the official Colorado Supreme Court alimony calculator go here. For general information you can try our alimony calculator and read about how to calculate alimony. (Please use the official calculation promulgated by the Colorado Supreme Court for court proceedings.)

Depending on when and with what funds you purchased the marital residence will determine if it is considered marital property. Most, but not all, property purchased during the marriage will be subject to division. The fact that the marital residence is solely in your name does not prevent it from being subject to division.

The condo purchased by your husband while you were still married should also be considered marital property if it was bought with marital funds. This means you may have a claim to it or its value.

If you would like to discuss your case with our family law attorneys, whether you seek full or limited scope representation, please contact us here. You may also reach out to Colorado Legal Services for legal aid if you feel you can't afford an attorney.

I recommend engaging an attorney, especially as your husband is currently represented. If you plan on representing yourself, however, the Colorado Supreme Court provides family law forms here.