Final when entered — Colorado's decree mechanics, told straight

The decree of dissolution is FINAL WHEN ENTERED, subject to appeal — and an appeal that does not challenge the irretrievable-breakdown finding does not delay that provision's finality (either party may remarry pending such an appeal, the statute's own nuance). Legal separation converts to dissolution no earlier than 182 DAYS after entry, on motion with notice. The only ground is irretrievable breakdown: both parties stating it (or one stating it, the other not denying) raises a presumption the court follows; a sworn denial can buy a 35-to-63-day continuance and a counseling suggestion, not a defense.