Colorado Family Court Forms and Filing Resources
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Colorado publishes its own official family law forms, filing instructions, and self-help materials, but they are spread across several government sites. This page organizes the official Colorado sources in one place so you can go straight to the right court page for forms, e-filing, rules, and locations.
Colorado's core family statutes live in the Colorado Revised Statutes Title 14 - Domestic Matters. Divorce, custody, and other domestic relations cases qualify. For an existing case you opt in online and the court connects you within about two business days. If your filing fee was waived you currently still need to file on paper.
How the Colorado court system handles family cases
Family cases in Colorado are heard in the District Court. Divorce and custody ('allocation of parental responsibilities') are heard in District Court.
Colorado's 64 counties are grouped into 22 judicial districts; Denver has its own combined court.
Appeals from a family case generally go first to the Court of Appeals, and the state's highest court is the Colorado Supreme Court.
Besides the judge, a Magistrate may handle parts of a family case. District Court Magistrates routinely hear child support, temporary orders, and other family matters.
Official Colorado resources
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Colorado state courts website (Colorado judicial branch): The official home of the Colorado court system, with statewide news, rules, and links to every court. https://www.courts.state.co.us
Colorado family law forms (Colorado judicial branch): The official statewide collection of family law forms published for Colorado cases. Start here when you need the current version of a form. https://www.courts.state.co.us/Forms
Colorado self-help resources (Colorado courts self-help): Official self-help information for people handling their own Colorado family case, including instructions and plain-language guides. https://www.courts.state.co.us/Self_Help
Colorado Courts E-Filing (Colorado Judicial Branch): People without lawyers can use Colorado Courts E-Filing statewide, but only in domestic relations and eviction cases. Registration is free and you can only file into your own case. https://www.jbits.courts.state.co.us/efiling/web/login.htm
Colorado trial courts by county (Colorado judicial branch): Find the courthouse or clerk that serves your county, with locations and contact details. https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/trial-courts-county
Colorado rules of procedure (Colorado judicial branch): The court rules that control deadlines, service, and how family cases move in Colorado. https://www.courts.state.co.us/Courts/Supreme_Court/Rules.cfm
Colorado mediation and dispute resolution (Colorado judicial branch): Official information on mediation and alternative dispute resolution options for Colorado family cases. https://www.courts.state.co.us/Administration/Unit.cfm?Unit=odr
Colorado financial affidavit and disclosure forms (courts.state.co.us): The official source for the financial disclosure paperwork most Colorado family cases ask for. https://www.courts.state.co.us/Forms/SubCategory.cfm?Category=Domestic
Colorado child support guideline resources (courts.state.co.us): Official Colorado child support guideline materials, worksheets, or calculators. https://www.courts.state.co.us/Forms/SubCategory.cfm?Category=Child-Support
Colorado Courts Records Search (Colorado courts): Look up existing case records. Access is listed as paid and the system is organized statewide. https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/courts-records-search
Frequently used official Colorado forms
These links open official Colorado government form documents directly. Courts revise forms, so if a direct link stops working, use the statewide forms collection above to find the current version.
Petition for Divorce or Legal Separation (JDF 1011), form JDF 1011 (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2026-03/JDF1011.pdf
Sworn Financial Statement (JDF 1111SC), form JDF 1111SC (Financial Disclosure), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2024-04/JDF1111.pdf
Response to the Petition (Divorce / Legal Separation) (JDF 1015), form JDF 1015 (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2026-01/JDF1015.pdf
Decree of Dissolution of Marriage or Legal Separation (JDF 1116), form JDF 1116 (Final Judgment / Final Orders), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2023-07/JDF1116.pdf
Parenting Plan (JDF 1113), form JDF 1113 (Child Custody / Parenting), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2025-12/JDF1113.pdf
Support Order (JDF 1117), form JDF 1117 (Child Support), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2024-07/JDF1117.pdf
Separation Agreement, Property and Financial (JDF 1115), form JDF 1115 (Settlement Agreements), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2024-05/JDF1115.pdf
Motion to File Without Payment and Financial Affidavit (JDF 205), form JDF 205 (Fee Waiver), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2024-05/JDF205.pdf
Motion and Affidavit for Citation for Contempt (JDF 123), form JDF 123 (Contempt / Enforcement), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2024-05/JDF123.pdf
Complaint / Motion for Civil Protection Order (JDF 402), form JDF 402 (Domestic Violence), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2026-04/JDF402.pdf
Petition for Change of Name, Adult (JDF 433), form JDF 433 (Name Change), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2023-07/JDF433.pdf
Filing fees: Dissolution filing fee: ~$230.
E-filing link data for Colorado was last verified June 2026. Report anything outdated through our contact page and we will re-check the official source.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I find official Colorado family court forms?
The official statewide source is the Colorado judicial branch forms collection linked on this page. Always download forms from the official site so you have the current version, and check whether your county adds local forms or cover sheets.
Can I e-file my own family case in Colorado?
People without lawyers can use Colorado Courts E-Filing statewide, but only in domestic relations and eviction cases. Registration is free and you can only file into your own case. Divorce, custody, and other domestic relations cases qualify. For an existing case you opt in online and the court connects you within about two business days. If your filing fee was waived you currently still need to file on paper.
How much does it cost to file a family case in Colorado?
Dissolution filing fee: ~$230. If you cannot afford the fee, ask the clerk about a fee waiver or indigency application; every state has a process for requesting one.
Which court hears family cases in Colorado?
Family cases in Colorado are heard in the District Court. Divorce and custody ('allocation of parental responsibilities') are heard in District Court.