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Either party must reside in Colorado for at least 90 days prior to the filing of the Petition. There is a mandatory 90-day waiting period before the court can enter the divorce decree.

A stipulated motion needs to be signed by all parties and is an agreement regarding the issues. It must have all signatures for the judge to rule on it.

View information on the Family Support Registry (FSR).

Your case should be filed in the county where you or the Co-Petitioner/Respondent resides. Either party must reside in Colorado for at least 90 days prior to the filing of the Petition.

Use the courts locator to find the correct court location.

To obtain a declaration that your marriage is invalid, you need to prove one of the grounds described in §14-10-111, C.R.S. Declaration of Invalidity. Please review the statute and Invalidity of Marriage - Annulment to determine what grounds may apply to your circumstances.

Information about for forms and documents are outlined in a step-by-step format on our Divorce and Family Matters page:  Get a Divorce or Legal Separation

The children must reside in Colorado for a minimum of six months prior to the filing date, or since birth if under six months of age.

See Child Custody without a Marriage or Civil Union for more information.