Colorado · District Court — Family Division
Colorado family court, without the confusion.
Colorado District Court handles dissolution of marriage, parental responsibilities, child support, and civil protection orders. Colorado uses its own terminology throughout the process.
We walk you through exactly what to fill out, in plain English, and produce the forms ready to sign and file.
Where do you need help?
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Divorce / Dissolution of Marriage
Start or respond to a divorce case. Covers petition, financial disclosure, and the complete filing packet.
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Child Custody / Parenting Time
Establish custody and parenting time when you were never married or as part of a divorce.
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Modify Custody or Parenting Time
Change an existing custody or parenting time order when circumstances have significantly changed.
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Child Support
Establish or modify a child support order.
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Establish Paternity
Legally establish parentage when the parents were not married.
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Protective Order
Get an emergency order to protect yourself or your children from domestic violence or harassment.
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Relocation (Moving with Children)
Request court approval to move with your children, or oppose a move.
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Enforce a Court Order
Bring the other party back to court when they are violating an existing order.
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Name Change
Change your name or your child's name through the court.
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Spousal Support / Alimony
Request or respond to a request for spousal support or alimony.
What Colorado requires — before you file
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91-day residency. You or your spouse must have been domiciled in Colorado for at least 91 days before filing.
2
91-day waiting period. Colorado requires at least 91 days after service before a decree can enter — one of the longer waiting periods in the country.
3
Financial disclosure required. Both parties must exchange sworn financial statements within 42 days of service.
4
Parenting class required if children. Both parents must complete a parenting class when minor children are involved.
Colorado says 'dissolution of marriage' not divorce, 'parental responsibilities' not custody, and 'parenting time' not visitation. We use Colorado's language throughout.
All 15 Colorado Counties
Colorado family law forms are filed in the county District Court where you or the other party lives.
Denver
El Paso
Arapahoe
Jefferson
Adams
Larimer
Weld
Boulder
Douglas
Pueblo
Broomfield
Mesa
Garfield
Eagle
La Plata