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Annulment
Annulment
These standard instructions are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice about your case. If you choose to represent yourself, you are bound by the same rules and procedures as an attorney.
These standard instructions are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice about your case. If you choose to represent yourself, you are bound by the same rules and procedures as an attorney.
- Forms
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Family Law Forms
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List of Annulment Forms.
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Family Law Forms
- How to Start or Respond to an Annulment case
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1. Start the Case
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Filing Jointly
It's easier and cheaper to file the case with your spouse. File:
Filing Separately
Use Forms:
- JDF 1041 - Petition,
- JDF 1042 - Summons (caption only), and
- JDF 1000 - Case Information Sheet.
File Online
- Create an account and submit your completed forms at: https://www.jbits.courts.state.co.us/efiling/web/login.htm
- Or, file in-person at your local District Court.
Pay Filing Fee
- Or, see information on fee waivers.
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0. Can You File in Colorado?
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- You or your spouse must have lived in Colorado for at least 30 days before you can file a case in Colorado.
- Children must have lived in Colorado for at least 182 days (or since birth).
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2. Notify Your Spouse
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Skip this step if you filed jointly.
Personal Service
Review the instructions for formally notifying your spouse of the case. File the appropriate form:
- JDF 1043 - Waiver of Service (if your spouse agrees)
- JDF 1044 - Return of Service (after service is completed.
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3. Response
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Skip this step if you filed jointly.
Response
- Use form: JDF 1045 - Response
- Create an account and file the completed form online: www.jbits.courts.state.co.us/efiling/web/login.htm
- Or, mail it to the Court's Address at the top of the Summons and mail a copy to your spouse.
Pay Filing Fee
- Or, see information on fee waivers.
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4. Initial Status Conference and Beyond
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- Read the Case Management Order and follow those orders.
- Review the steps and forms needed for the Initial Status Conference.
- At that conference you will be informed of the next steps in the process.
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1. Start the Case