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How to File for Divorce or Legal Separation

Who is this for? Do I have to have a lawyer?


If you want a divorce or legal separation of your marriage or
civil union: You do not have to have a lawyer, but you must
follow the same rules and procedures that
• One party must have lived in Colorado for at least 91
lawyers follow. You may contact a lawyer at any
days before you may file.
time.
• If you have children, they must have lived in Colorado
for at least 182 days or since birth if under six months Are there rules that must be followed?
old.

• Please let the court know if you need an interpreter. Yes. Once a Petition is filed, both spouses must obey the
temporary court injunction:

Is there a waiting period? • Do NOT sell, transfer, assign, borrow against, hide, or
get rid of any marital property without permission
Yes. Even if you and your spouse agree on all from the other spouse or the court. You may use your
the issues. You must still wait 91 days after income for your usual business expenses and your
filing the Petition and serving the other spouse. usual life necessities.
The 91 days start when the petition is filed
• Do NOT disturb the other spouse’s peace.
together, or the other person is served or signs a waiver.
• Do NOT cancel, stop paying, or make any changes to
health, homeowner’s, renter’s, automobile, or life
Can we get help to solve our disagreements? insurance policies that cover a party in this case or that
The State Office of Dispute Resolution helps spouses try to name a party as a beneficiary. Exception: You may
agree about unresolved issues. www.ColoradoODR.org make changes to insurance coverage if you have
written permission from the other party or a court
order, and you give at least 14 days’ Notice to the
Can I change my mind about the divorce?
other party. (§§ 14-10-107; 14-10-108, C.R.S.)
Yes. But if you change your mind and both parties want to
stop the divorce, notify the court right away. If you do not, Court orders must be followed.
you could get automatically divorced! To notify us, fill out and
file form JDF 1305 - Stipulated Motion to Dismiss.

The information on this page is legal information.


For legal advice, talk to a lawyer.

For disability accommodations contact your local courthouse.

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Forms to File

① Fill out court forms


⑤ Complete and File these forms:
If you and your spouse sign the petition
together, the process is simpler. Deadline Warning!
Fill out these forms: Within 42 days after filing or receiving the Petition,
each spouse must file:
JDF 1000 Case Information Sheet.
JDF 1011 Petition. JDF 1111 Sworn Financial Statement
JDF 1012 Summons. (skip if you sign the
JDF 1104 Certificate of Compliance
petition together)

Other Forms to File:


Where do I get court forms?
JDF 1115 Property and Financial Agreement
Go to: www.courts.state.co.us/Forms/family
This form shows the court how you plan to divide
Keep a copy of all forms you file with the court for your property and handle spousal support (if any).
your records.
Parties submit one document signed together. If
you cannot agree, mediation may be ordered.
② File Your Forms
JDF 1117 Support Order (Just the caption)
• File online at www.jbits.courts.state.co.us/efiling.
• Or, submit your completed forms with JDF 1019 Decree (Just the caption)
the Court Clerk in the county where This is your final order. Once the court signs it, the
you or your spouse lives. divorce is final.
• Pay the filing fee.
• If you cannot afford the fee, also file: If you have children, also file:

o JDF 205 – Motion, and JDF 1113 Parenting Plan


o JDF 206 – Order (Just the caption) Parties submit one document signed together. If
• You will be scheduled for an Initial Status you cannot agree, mediation may be ordered.
Conference within 42 days of your filing.
Child Support Worksheet
• Procedural Orders will be given to you or mailed
depending on the local court process. Child Support Calculator found at:
www.courts.state.co.us/Forms/family
③ Service
• Skip this step if you sign the petition together. If you don’t have children, you may be able to file:
• Review JDF 1099 for how to serve your spouse. JDF 1018 Decree Without Appearance
This document states that you have reached a full
④ Response agreement, and a hearing is not needed. Parties
• Skip this step if you sign the petition together. submit one document signed together.

• Respondent does form JDF 1015 – Response. ⑥ Court Hearing


• See Step 2 to file. There will be a court hearing if agreements
are not reached.
• eServe or mail a copy to the Petitioner.

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