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What's the Difference? A Legal Separation case can do everything a Divorce case can, but it doesn't legally end the marriage/civil union. What Can a Case Do?...
Legal Separation to a Divorce
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You must wait at least 182 days from the date your legal separation was finalized by the court (when the Decree of Legal Separation was entered) before you can file paperwork to change the l...
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
Criteria to Change a Legal Separation to a Divorce You must wait at least 182 days from the date your legal separation was finalized by the court (when the Decree of Legal Separation was ent...
Criteria to Change a Legal Separation to a Divorce You must wait at least 182 days from the date your legal separation was finalized by the court (when the Decree of Legal Separation was ent...
Return of Service (divorce/separation)
Self-Help Form
Form ID
JDF1014
Waiver of Service (divorce/separation)
Self-Help Form
Form ID
JDF1013
Petition for Divorce or Legal Separation
Self-Help Form
Form ID
JDF1011
Response to the Petition (divorce/separation)
Self-Help Form
Form ID
JDF1015
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.
Where do I file my divorce case?
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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.
You will need to contact the court where the decree was entered. Use the courts locator to find the correct court location.
If after the Petition is filed you change your mind about the dissolution of marriage or legal separation, you must notify the court immediately and file JDF 1305 Stipulated Motion to Dismiss. If all of your paperwork is filed, and you do not file for a dismissal, you may find yourself divorced or legally separated even though you and your spouse have reconciled.
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About Divorce & Legal Separation Use the forms and instructions in this section to learn how to: Get or respond to a divorce or legal separation Convert A legal separation to a divorce
File JDF 1824 - Verified Motion and Affidavit for Name Restoration After Dissolution of Marriage/Civil Union or Legal Separation in the court where the decree for dissolution of marriage/civ...