| Divorce or Separation - With Children |
Description
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.
This page will help you learn about filing for a Dissolution of Marriage or Legal Separation With Children. The instructions identify 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.
START HERE TO ELECTRONICALLY CALCULATE CHILD SUPPORT AND/OR MAINTENANCE:
Family Law Software now provides a support and maintenance calculator through the Colorado Child Support software application.
Download the calculator here. This software can be used to produce electronic, printable child support worksheets, and to calculate maintenance.
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You may also wish to review the entire statute (§14-10-115, C.R.S.)
For questions or for previous versions of child support worksheets, contact Joel Borgman at joel.borgman@judicial.state.co.us.
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
Instructions
JDF 1096 - Flowchart to Getting a Divorce or Legal Separation With Children of this Marriage Download PDF Revised 03/18 JDF 1098 - General Steps to Getting a Divorce or Legal Separation With Children of this Marriage Download PDF Revised 05/18 JDF 1100 - Instructions for Filing a Dissolution of Marriage or Legal Separation With Children Download PDF Revised 03/18 Forms
JDF 1000 - Case Information Sheet Download PDF Download Word Document Revised 02/19 JDF 1101 - Petition for Dissolution or Legal Separation (Marriage) Download PDF Download Word Document Revised 01/21 JDF 1102 - Summons for Dissolution of Marriage or Legal Separation Download PDF Download Word Document Revised 06/18 JDF 1102(a) - Waiver and Acceptance of Service Download PDF Download Word Document 04/20 JDF 1102(b) - Return of Service Download PDF Download Word Document Revised 04/20 JDF 1103 - Response to the Petition (Marriage Dissolution or Separation) Download PDF Download Word Document Revised 01/21 JDF 1104 - Certificate of Compliance with Mandatory Financial Disclosures Download PDF Download Word Document Revised 12/19 JDF 1107 - Motion/Stipulation to Modify Petition (Marriage) Download PDF Download Word Document Revised 03/18 JDF 1111 SC - Sworn Financial Statement Download PDF Download Word Document Revised 01/18 JDF 1113 - Parenting Plan Download PDF Download Word Document Revised 02/18 JDF 1115 - Separation Agreement (Marriage) Download PDF Download Word Document Revised 02/18 JDF 1116 - Decree of Dissolution of Marriage or Legal Separation Download PDF Download Word Document Revised 07/13 JDF 1117 - Support Order Download PDF Download Word Document Download Word Template Document Revised 07/13 JDF 1120 - Notice of Domestic Relations Initial Status Conference Download PDF Download Word Document Revised 07/13 JDF 1121 - Notice of Domestic Relations Status Conference Download PDF Download Word Document Revised 08/17 JDF 1125 - Mandatory Disclosure – Form 35.1 Download PDF Download Word Document Revised 04/16 JDF 1129 - Pretrial Statement (Family Matters) Download PDF Download Word Document Revised 01/21
If you have questions about forms or procedures, contact the Self Help Center for the county in which you will be filing. Self Help Center List. Please note - By law, we cannot provide legal advice. Should you need additional assistance or forms that are not provided on this site, you may wish to consult an attorney.