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.coloradojudicial.gov/self-help/about-family-cases-forms?language=en

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.coloradojudicial.gov/self-help/about-family-cases-forms?language=en

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.

Decree (divorce) (JDF1019), form JDF1019 (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2024-05/JDF1019.pdf

How to File for Divorce (JDF1010), form JDF1010 (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2025-07/JDF1010.pdf

JDF 1259 Motion to Convert Legal Separation to Decree of Dissolution - Civil Union, form JDF 1259 (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2023-07/JDF%201259%20Motion%20to%20Convert%20Legal%20Separation%20to%20Decree%20of%20Dissolution%20-%20Civil%20Union.pdf

JDF 1260 order to convert legal separation to decree of dissolution - civil union - R7 13 (FINAL), form JDF 1260 (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2023-07/JDF%201260%20order%20to%20convert%20legal%20separation%20to%20decree%20of%20dissolution%20-%20civil%20union%20-%20R7%2013%20%28FINAL%29.pdf

JDF 1272 Instructions to Convert Legal Separation to Dissolution, form JDF 1272 (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2023-07/JDF%201272%20Instructions%20to%20Convert%20Legal%20Separation%20to%20Dissolution.pdf

JDF 1321 motion to convert legal separation to decree of dissolution, form JDF 1321 (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2023-07/JDF%201321%20motion%20to%20convert%20legal%20separation%20to%20decree%20of%20dissolution.pdf

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

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

Instructions to Register a Child-custody Determination (JDF1219), form JDF1219 (Child Custody / Parenting), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2026-02/JDF1219.pdf

JDF 1225 Order re Registration of Foreign Child Custody Determination, form JDF 1225 (Child Custody / Parenting), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2023-07/JDF%201225%20Order%20re%20Registration%20of%20Foreign%20Child%20Custody%20Determination.pdf

NOTICE OF REGISTRATION OF FOREIGN CHILD CUSTODY DETERMINATION PURSUANT TO Section 14-13-305, C.R.S. (JDF1226), form JDF1226 (Child Custody / Parenting), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2026-09/JDF1226.pdf

Parenting Plan (JDF 1113), form JDF 1113 (Child Custody / Parenting), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2025-12/JDF1113.pdf

JDF 1408 Motion to Terminate Child Support, form JDF 1408 (Child Support), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2023-07/JDF%201408%20Motion%20to%20Terminate%20Child%20Support.pdf

JDF 1409 Order to terminate child support, form JDF 1409 (Child Support), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2023-07/JDF%201409%20Order%20to%20terminate%20child%20support.pdf

JDF 1426 Instructions to File Motion to Terminate Child Support, form JDF 1426 (Child Support), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2023-07/JDF%201426%20Instructions%20to%20File%20Motion%20to%20Terminate%20Child%20Support.pdf

Support Order (JDF 1117), form JDF 1117 (Child Support), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2024-07/JDF1117.pdf

Financial Disclosure (JDF1104), form JDF1104 (Financial Affidavits / Disclosures), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2024-05/JDF1104.pdf

JDF 1111 SC - Sworn Financial Statement, form JDF 1111 (Financial Affidavits / Disclosures), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2025-12/JDF1111.pdf

JDF 1126 Court Authorization for Financial Disclosure, form JDF 1126 (Financial Affidavits / Disclosures), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2024-03/JDF%201126%20Court%20Authorization%20for%20Financial%20Disclosure%20.pdf

Instructions to File a Motion to Enforce Parenting Time (JDF1418I), form JDF1418I (Time-Sharing / Visitation), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2024-05/JDF1418i.pdf

Motion to Change Parenting Time (JDF1406), form JDF1406 (Time-Sharing / Visitation), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2025-06/JDF1406.pdf

JDF 1504 … Admission of Parentage, form JDF 1504 (Paternity), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2025-04/JDF1504.pdf

JDF 481 Affidavit of Presumptive Paternity, form JDF 481 (Paternity), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2023-07/JDF%20481%20Affidavit%20of%20Presumptive%20Paternity.pdf

Parentage Information Sheet (JDF1509), form JDF1509 (Paternity), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2025-07/JDF1509.pdf

Emergency Protection Order Issued Pursuant to Section 13-14-103, C.R.S. (JDF394), form JDF394 (Domestic Violence / Protective Orders), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2024-04/JDF394.pdf

How to Get a Protection Order (JDF400), form JDF400 (Domestic Violence / Protective Orders), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2025-02/JDF400.pdf

Instructions for Protected Person Motion to Modify / Dismiss Protection Order (JDF396), form JDF396 (Domestic Violence / Protective Orders), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2024-04/JDF396_0.pdf

Instructions for Restrained Person Motion to Modify / Dismiss Protection Orderz (JDF395), form JDF395 (Domestic Violence / Protective Orders), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2024-04/JDF395.pdf

Motion to Modify Dismiss Temporary Permanent Protection Order (JDF397), form JDF397 (Domestic Violence / Protective Orders), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2024-04/JDF397.pdf

VERBAL EMERGENCY PROTECTION ORDER ISSUED PURSUANT TO (Section) 13-14-103, C.R.S. (JDF393), form JDF393 (Domestic Violence / Protective Orders), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2024-04/JDF393.pdf

JDF 1403 i - How to Modify Child Support, form JDF 1403 (Child Support Modification), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2026-07/JDF1403i.pdf

Instructions for an Agistor’s Lien (JDF131), form JDF131 (Child Support Enforcement), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2024-10/JDF131.pdf

JDF 132 Agistor's Lien, form JDF 132 (Child Support Enforcement), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2023-07/JDF%20132%20Agistor%27s%20Lien.pdf

JDF 134 Agistor'sLienOrdertoShowCause, form JDF 134 (Child Support Enforcement), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2023-07/JDF%20134%20Agistor%27sLienOrdertoShowCause.pdf

JDF 135 Order Judgment Agistors Lien, form JDF 135 (Child Support Enforcement), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2023-07/JDF%20135%20Order%20Judgment%20Agistors%20Lien.pdf

JDF 136 Notice of Demand Agistor's Lien, form JDF 136 (Child Support Enforcement), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2023-07/JDF%20136%20Notice%20of%20Demand%20Agistor%27s%20Lien.pdf

JDF 1253 motion-stipulation to modify petition for civil union - R8 17 (FINAL), form JDF 1253 (Modification), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2023-07/JDF%201253%20motion-stipulation%20to%20modify%20petition%20for%20civil%20union%20-%20R8%2017%20%28FINAL%29_0.pdf

JDF 242 Notice of Direct Payment of Restitution-Motion to Modify Restitution, form JDF 242 (Modification), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2023-07/JDF%20242%20Notice%20of%20Direct%20Payment%20of%20Restitution-Motion%20to%20Modify%20Restitution.pdf

JDF 243 Order to Modify Restitution Due to Settlement Agreement R8 17, form JDF 243 (Modification), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2023-07/JDF%20243%20Order%20to%20Modify%20Restitution%20Due%20to%20Settlement%20Agreement%20R8%2017.pdf

JDF 557 Order to Change Venue - Juvenile D & N, form JDF 557 (Modification), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2023-07/JDF%20557%20Order%20to%20Change%20Venue%20-%20Juvenile%20D%20%26%20N.pdf

Order about Modifying Petition (JDF1108), form JDF1108 (Modification), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2024-07/JDF1108.pdf

Demand for Compliance (Contempt / Enforcement), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2026-02/JDF99A.pdf

Demand for Compliance (with Burmese language support) (Contempt / Enforcement), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2025-09/JDF99A.burmese.pdf

Instructions for Issuance of Contempt Citation (JDF122), form JDF122 (Contempt / Enforcement), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2024-09/JDF122.pdf

JDF 114 Notice to Show Cause for Revival of Judgment R1-12, form JDF 114 (Contempt / Enforcement), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2023-07/JDF%20114%20Notice%20to%20Show%20Cause%20for%20Revival%20of%20Judgment%20R1-12.pdf

JDF 249 Notice of Noncompliance and order, form JDF 249 (Contempt / Enforcement), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2023-07/JDF%20249%20Notice%20of%20Noncompliance%20and%20order.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

Writ in Aid of Enforcement and Notice of Hearing (JDF1232), form JDF1232 (Contempt / Enforcement), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2025-03/JDF1232.pdf

JDF 1106 Motion for Temporary Orders, form JDF 1106 (Temporary Orders), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2024-03/JDF%201106%20Motion%20for%20Temporary%20Orders.pdf

JDF 1110 Temporary Orders, form JDF 1110 (Temporary Orders), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2024-03/JDF%201110%20Temporary%20Orders.pdf

JDF 482 Motion for Expedited Relinquishment, form JDF 482 (Emergency Motions), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2023-07/JDF%20482%20Motion%20for%20Expedited%20Relinquishment.pdf

JDF 486 Notice of Expedited Relinquishment, form JDF 486 (Emergency Motions), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2023-07/JDF%20486%20Notice%20of%20Expedited%20Relinquishment.pdf

JDF 489 Relinquishment Instructions - Non Expedited 030111, form JDF 489 (Emergency Motions), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2023-07/JDF%20489%20Relinquishment%20Instructions%20-%20Non%20Expedited%20030111.pdf

_______________________________County, Colorado ðq District Court ðq Juvenile Court (Starting Your Case), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2023-07/JDF%2011%20Petition%20for%20Waiver%20of%20Parental%20Notification.pdf

Additional Information (Petition Attachment) (JDF1091), form JDF1091 (Starting Your Case), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2024-02/JDF1091.pdf

Case Information Sheet Taropween Tichchikin Pwóróusan ewe Kapwúng (Case) (JDF1000), form JDF1000 (Starting Your Case), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2024-08/JDF1000.chuukese.pdf

JDF 1035 Response to the Petition, form JDF 1035 (Starting Your Case), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2026-01/JDF1035.pdf

JDF 452 B - Petition for Termination (SA), form JDF 452 (Starting Your Case), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2026-03/JDF452B.pdf

Petition for Parental Responsibilities (JDF1031), form JDF1031 (Starting Your Case), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2024-09/JDF1031.pdf

Attachment: Additional Information (Answering the Case), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2024-07/JDF7.pdf

Exhibit List (Answering the Case), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2026-03/JDF72.pdf

General Affidavit (Answering the Case), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2024-08/JDF73.pdf

JDF 12 Setting Notice (Answering the Case), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2024-03/JDF%2012%20%20Setting%20Notice.pdf

JDF 453 Affidavit of Relinquishment Counseling, form JDF 453 (Answering the Case), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2023-07/JDF%20453%20Affidavit%20of%20Relinquishment%20Counseling.pdf

JDF 71 Witness List (Answering the Case), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2024-09/JDF71.pdf

JDF 1012 Summons Taropween Koraato, form JDF 1012 (Service of Process), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2025-08/JDF1012.chuukese.pdf

JDF 1014 Return of Service, form JDF 1014 (Service of Process), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2026-01/JDF1014.pdf

JDF 1034 Return of Service, form JDF 1034 (Service of Process), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2026-01/JDF1034.pdf

JDF 1222(a) -- Waiver and Acceptance of Service, form JDF 1222 (Service of Process), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2023-07/JDF%201222%28a%29%20--%20Waiver%20and%20Acceptance%20of%20Service_0.pdf

Return of Service (JDF1044), form JDF1044 (Service of Process), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2024-05/JDF1044.pdf

Waiver of Service (JDF1013), form JDF1013 (Service of Process), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2026-01/JDF1013.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

JDF 107 A - Motion for Entry of Judgment, form JDF 107 (Final Judgment / Final Orders), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2025-09/JDF107A.pdf

JDF 488 Final Order For Relinquishment, form JDF 488 (Final Judgment / Final Orders), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2023-07/JDF%20488%20Final%20Order%20For%20Relinquishment.pdf

JDF 106 B - Order re Stipulated Agreement, form JDF 106 (Settlement Agreements), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2025-04/JDF106B.pdf

Motion for Judgment (Stipulation) (Settlement Agreements), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2025-08/JDF91.pdf

Order re Stipulated Case Management Plan (JDF1128), form JDF1128 (Settlement Agreements), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2024-07/JDF1128.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

Stipulation (Settlement Agreements), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2025-05/JDF75.pdf

JDF 1118 mediation.adr domestic relations case order, form JDF 1118 (Mediation), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2024-03/JDF%201118%20mediation.adr%20domestic%20relations%20case%20order.pdf

JDF 1307 Exemption from Mediation, form JDF 1307 (Mediation), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2024-03/JDF%201307%20Exemption%20from%20Mediation.pdf

JDF 1308 Exemption Mediation - DR cases, form JDF 1308 (Mediation), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2024-03/JDF%201308%20Exemption%20Mediation%20-%20DR%20cases.pdf

JDF 608 motion re exemption from mediation.adr civil case order, form JDF 608 (Mediation), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2023-07/JDF%20608%20motion%20re%20exemption%20from%20mediation.adr%20civil%20case%20order.pdf

JDF 609T order re exemption from mediation.adr civil case order - R7 13, form JDF 609T (Mediation), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2023-07/JDF%20609T%20order%20re%20exemption%20from%20mediation.adr%20civil%20case%20order%20-%20R7%2013.pdf

JDF 203 Certification of Determination of Indigency, form JDF 203 (Fee Waiver), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/JDF%20203%20Certification%20of%20Determination%20of%20Indigency.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

Order re Fee Waiver (JDF206), form JDF206 (Fee Waiver), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2024-08/JDF206.pdf

2 - County Court Subpoena (Discovery), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2025-05/JDF80.2.pdf

District Court Subpoena (Discovery), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2025-04/JDF80.pdf

Guide to Issuing a Foreign Subpoena (Discovery), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2025-04/JDF86.pdf

How to Issue a Subpoena (Discovery), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2025-05/JDF79.pdf

Motion and Order to Issue a Subpoena (Criminal) (Discovery), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2025-04/JDF85.pdf

Notice to Subpoena Recipients (Discovery), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2024-09/JDF80.1.pdf

JDF 387 Final Decree for Change of Name to Obtain Identity Related Documents, form JDF 387 (Name Change), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2023-07/JDF%20387%20Final%20Decree%20for%20Change%20of%20Name%20to%20Obtain%20Identity%20Related%20Documents.pdf

JDF 388 Instructions for Name Change - 70 or older, form JDF 388 (Name Change), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2023-07/JDF%20388%20Instructions%20for%20Name%20Change%20-%2070%20or%20older.pdf

JDF 389 Petition for Name Change - 70 or older, form JDF 389 (Name Change), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2023-07/JDF%20389%20Petition%20for%20Name%20Change%20-%2070%20or%20older.pdf

Notice of Name Change (JDF427), form JDF427 (Name Change), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2025-06/JDF427.pdf

Order for Publication (name change) (JDF426), form JDF426 (Name Change), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2025-06/JDF426.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

Petition for Name Change (prior felon) (JDF386), form JDF386 (Name Change), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2024-04/JDF386.pdf

How to Adopt an Adult (JDF496), form JDF496 (Adoption / Stepparent Adoption), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2025-05/JDF496.pdf

JDF 340a Oath or Aff of Conf re Motn to Open Adopt and Relinq by CI R8 17 (JDF 340A), form JDF 340A (Adoption / Stepparent Adoption), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2023-07/JDF%20340a%20Oath%20or%20Aff%20of%20Conf%20re%20Motn%20to%20Open%20Adopt%20and%20Relinq%20by%20CI%20R8%2017.pdf

JDF 341 Motion and Affidavit to Open Adoption File by Adoptive Parent or Custodial Grandparent, form JDF 341 (Adoption / Stepparent Adoption), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2023-07/JDF%20341%20Motion%20and%20Affidavit%20to%20Open%20Adoption%20File%20by%20Adoptive%20Parent%20or%20Custodial%20Grandparent.pdf

JDF 342 Motion and Affidavit to Open Adoption File by Sibling of an Adoptee or Half-Sibling Adoptee, form JDF 342 (Adoption / Stepparent Adoption), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2023-07/JDF%20342%20Motion%20and%20Affidavit%20to%20Open%20Adoption%20File%20by%20Sibling%20of%20an%20Adoptee%20or%20Half-Sibling%20Adoptee.pdf

JDF 343 Motion and Affidavit to Open Adoption File by Adoptee, form JDF 343 (Adoption / Stepparent Adoption), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2023-07/JDF%20343%20Motion%20and%20Affidavit%20to%20Open%20Adoption%20File%20by%20Adoptee.pdf

JDF 352 Motion to Open Adoption File R8 17, form JDF 352 (Adoption / Stepparent Adoption), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2023-07/JDF%20352%20Motion%20to%20Open%20Adoption%20File%20R8%2017.pdf

JDF 15 Notice of Appeal (Appeals / Reconsideration), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2023-07/JDF%2015%20Notice%20of%20Appeal.pdf

JDF 1911 i - Notice of Appeal Instructions, form JDF 1911 (Appeals / Reconsideration), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2025-02/JDF1911i.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

Sworn Financial Statement (JDF 1111SC), form JDF 1111SC (Financial Disclosure), official document: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2024-04/JDF1111.pdf

Filing fees: Dissolution filing fee: ~$230.

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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.