Required Colorado Divorce Forms
| Form | Required For | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Petition for Dissolution of Marriage | All cases | Initiates the dissolution proceeding with the court |
| Summons for Dissolution | All cases | Notifies your spouse and includes automatic temporary injunctions |
| Case Information Sheet | All cases | Provides the court with basic case and party information |
| Separation Agreement | Uncontested | Written agreement covering property, debt, support terms |
| Sworn Financial Statement | All cases | Detailed disclosure of income, assets, debts, and expenses |
| Parenting Plan | With children | Custody schedule, decision-making responsibilities |
| Child Support Worksheet | With children | Calculates support using Colorado income shares model |
| Decree of Dissolution | All cases | Final court order ending the marriage |
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State-specific forms for Colorado dissolution of marriage
Colorado Filing Process
- Confirm residency: At least one spouse must have lived in Colorado for 91+ days
- Complete your forms: Fill out the Petition, Summons, and Case Information Sheet
- File with the court: Submit to the district court in the county where either spouse resides
- Pay the filing fee: Approximately $230 (fee waivers available)
- Serve your spouse: Have your spouse personally served or file jointly
- Wait 91 days: Mandatory waiting period before the decree can be entered
- Finalize the decree: Submit the Decree of Dissolution for the judge's signature
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At least one spouse must have been domiciled in Colorado for at least 91 days before filing a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage. Colorado uses the term "dissolution of marriage" rather than "divorce."
Colorado has a mandatory 91-day waiting period from the date the respondent is served or the co-petition is filed. The court cannot enter a decree of dissolution until at least 91 days have passed.
Yes. Colorado is a purely no-fault divorce state. The only ground for divorce is that the marriage is "irretrievably broken." Neither spouse needs to prove wrongdoing by the other.
The filing fee for a divorce in Colorado is approximately $230. Additional costs may include service fees and document preparation. Fee waivers are available for those who qualify.