Colorado Divorce and Dissolution Resources

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A Colorado divorce is filed in the District Court, and the paperwork you start with depends on whether you have minor children together and whether there is property to divide.

Colorado's core family statutes live in the Colorado Revised Statutes Title 14 - Domestic Matters. In Colorado, a parent without a lawyer can file family papers online, and filing on paper with the clerk is still allowed. The official sources below cover the petition documents, the statewide forms collection, and the court's own filing instructions.

Official Colorado divorce resources

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Colorado family law forms (official index) (Colorado judicial branch): The official statewide collection of Colorado family law forms. When a direct document link stops working, this index is where the current version lives. https://www.courts.state.co.us/Forms

Colorado court 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 official filing information (Colorado judicial branch): The court's own page explaining how documents are filed in Colorado and what a parent without a lawyer is allowed to do. https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/e-filing-non-attorneys

Colorado financial affidavit and disclosure forms (courts.state.co.us): The official source for the financial disclosure paperwork most Colorado family cases ask both sides to complete. https://www.courts.state.co.us/Forms/SubCategory.cfm?Category=Domestic

Colorado mediation and dispute resolution (Colorado judicial branch): Official information on mediation and other ways to settle a Colorado family case without a trial. https://www.courts.state.co.us/Administration/Unit.cfm?Unit=odr

Verified official Colorado divorce documents

These official documents cover starting a divorce, responding to one, settling, and the final orders. Requirements vary by county, so confirm the packet with your clerk before filing.

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

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

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

Official 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 file for divorce in Colorado?

In the District Court that serves the county where you live. In Colorado, a parent without a lawyer can file family papers online, and filing on paper with the clerk is still allowed.

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.

Do I need a lawyer to file a Colorado divorce?

No. Colorado publishes its family law forms for people representing themselves, and the self-help resources on this page exist for exactly that. A consultation still makes sense when there is a business, a pension, or a serious safety issue in the case.