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You can file your case with the district court in the county where you live. Use the courts locator to find the correct district court location.

File To deposit with the clerk of the court a written complaint or petition which is the opening step in a lawsuit and subsequent documents, including an answer, motions, petitions, orders e...

When to Respond You must respond within 21 days of receiving the Petition and Summons. That extends to 35 days if served by publication or outside of Colorado.

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How to Serve Court Papers in Divorce or Custody Cases If you don't file for divorce/custody together (jointly), you must formally notify your spouse/other parent (Respondent)....

How to Respond to a Request for Grandparent or Great-Grandparent Visitation First, read the paperwork and decide whether or not you agree with the information in the paperwork.

The Colorado Supreme Court and Court of Appeals provide an educational outreach program for high schools, and sometimes colleges or universities, which introduces students to the state’s app...

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...

A Guardian Ad Litem may be appointed by the court to look after, protect and facilitate the interests of someone who is unable to take care of themselves, commonly a minor or individual who ...

Use this form to request court records/documents....

Plaintiff The person who starts a lawsuit.  This person may also be known as "claimant", "petitioner", or "applicant".

Forms and Paperwork Required Forms for Marriage Licenses for People Under Age 18.   JDF 1412 – Petition for Underage Marriage JDF 1427 – Order for Underage Marriage

Criteria to End a Civil Union You can file in Colorado if: You or your partner have lived in Colorado for at least 91 days before filing; or You originally obtained the Civil Union in Colora...

Law Day Event - May 6, 2026 Legal Resources: Colorado Courts Procedural Rules Colorado Revised Statutes  Courtroom Basics - Policies and Procedures Brochure Discount/Lower Cost Attorney List...

Denver District Court Local Forms Important note: These forms were created for use in Denver District Court only and cannot be used in any other court.       View JDF forms for use statewide...

Court staff CANNOT provide legal advice or representation of any kind. Click here for CJD 13-01 & NOTICE TO SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS....

  CIP - Colorado Supreme Court - Court Improvement Program A Multidisciplinary Approach to Improving Systems to Benefit Families and Children The Court Improvement Program (CIP) was created ...

Find Your Court There are specific instructions for jurors in each county. Use this search to find details about jury service in your county....