Colorado State Judicial Branch - Self Help - Forms - Divorce & Family Matters Child Custody

Description:

Parental Responsibilities is a term that includes both parenting time and decision-making responsibilities regarding the children. The term "Custody" is no longer used.

This page will help you learn about Allocation of Parental Responsibilities, the rules & laws in Colorado, case filing form & fee requirements, available services in Colorado, common legal terms & frequently asked questions.

All forms are available in WORD or Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format except for Child Support Worksheets A&B. The electronic worksheets are developed in Microsoft Excel and will automatically calculate the child support obligation based on the applicable information entered from both parties. The worksheets are also posted in Adobe Acrobat format for manual calculations in the event you do not have Microsoft Excel on your computer.

We are in the process of translating many of our forms in Spanish. You may find that some Instructions and Forms, for example Adoption, Adult and Minor Name Change, etc., are not translated at this time. All forms must be completed in English pursuant to Colorado law, see §13-1-120, C.R.S.
Sections with Spanish Forms

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Instructions:						Revision
JDF 1413I	Instructions for Petition for Allocation of Parental Responsibilities					R02/12

Form #:	Form Name:	Revision
JDF 1000	Case Information Sheet	R06/08
JDF 1104	Certificate of Compliance with C.R.C.P. 16.2(e)	R08/10
JDF 1111	Sworn Financial Statement	R04/10
JDF 1111SS	Sworn Financial Statement, Supporting Schedules	03/06
JDF 1113	Parenting Plan	R05/10
JDF 1117	Support Order	R10/11
JDF 1125	Mandatory Disclosure – Form 35.1	R03/06
JDF 1129	Petitioner/Co-Petitioner/Respondent Pre-Trial Statement	R06/08
JDF 1413	Petition for Allocation of Parental Responsibilities (Please file with JDF 1000)	R07/12
JDF 1414	Summons to Respond to Petition for Allocation of Parental Responsibilities	R01/12
JDF 1420	Response to Petition for Allocation of Parental Responsibilities	R11/02
JDF 1422	Order for Allocation of Parental Responsibilities	R10/06