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Other Family Law

Adoption, paternity, name changes for minors, and other family matters.

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  • JDF1091

    Attachment to the Petition (Family Cases)

    This form is an attachment to a Petition used in family cases. It asks for extra information, such as listing children under 19 and detailing any other court cases involving the people or children.

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  • JDF1099

    How to Serve the Other Party

    This form explains the different ways a person must officially give court papers to another person in a case. It describes three methods: getting the other party to agree to accept the papers, having a professional hand-deliver the papers, or publishing the notice if the other party cannot be found.

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  • JDF 11 SC

    Petition for Waiver of Parental Notification Requirements

    This form is a request made by a minor to the court asking for permission to have an abortion without telling their parent, guardian, or foster parent. It asks the minor to answer questions about their age, pregnancy, and living situation.

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  • JDF1221

    Petition to Register Foreign Decree (Please file with JDF 1000)

    This form is used to ask the court to officially record a legal decision (decree) that was made in another state. It asks for copies of all related court papers from the original state.

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  • JDF1222

    Summons for Registration of Foreign Decree

    This form is a notice that tells people they must appear or answer in a case because a foreign court order is being registered in Colorado. It explains different deadlines for filing a response depending on where the person was served.

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  • JDF 1230

    Petition/Motion for Abduction Prevention Measures

    This form is used to ask the court for orders meant to prevent a child from being taken away (abduction prevention measures). It asks both parties to provide detailed information about themselves, the child(ren), and any history related to custody or travel.

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  • JDF 1243

    Objection to the Petition (Foreign Decree - Expedited)

    This form is used to formally object to a Petition that asks the court to register and quickly enforce a custody order from another state. The form asks the filer to state the reasons for the objection, such as if the original court lacked power or if the order was changed.

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  • JDF 1339

    Request for Findings for a PRE Complaint

    This form is used to ask the court for initial findings regarding a complaint against a Parental Responsibilities Evaluator (PRE). It requires the filer to list which standards the PRE allegedly violated and explain how each standard was violated.

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  • JDF1361

    Request for Findings for a CFI Complaint

    This form is used to ask the court for preliminary findings when filing a Child and Family Investigator (CFI) complaint. It requires the filer to list which specific standards the CFI allegedly violated and explain how each standard was violated.

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  • JDF1500

    How to Establish Someone as a Parent

    This form guides people through the court process to ask the judge to decide if someone is the child's legal parent. The process can also help set up a parenting plan and decide on child support.

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  • JDF 1501

    Petition to Determine Parentage

    This form is used to ask the court to officially find that one person is the legal parent of certain children. It asks for information about the people involved, the children, and what the court should decide regarding parentage and support.

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  • JDF 1502

    Summons (For Parentage Cases)

    This form is a court notice that tells someone they are involved in a case to figure out who is a legal parent of children. It explains that the court might also decide on child support or a parenting plan.

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  • JDF1504

    Admission of Parentage

    This form is used to officially state that a person acknowledges they are a parent to a specific child. It asks the person filling it out to provide details about the child, the other parent, and their own personal history related to the child's parentage.

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  • JDF 1771

    Petition for Confirmation Adoption (Assisted Reproduction)

    This form is used to ask the court to officially confirm the parentage of a child whose birth resulted from assisted reproduction. It asks the parents to provide details about the child, themselves, and the process of conception.

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  • JDF211

    Application for Reduced Fees (Mediation)

    This form is used to ask the Office of Dispute Resolution (ODR) to lower the payment required for mediation services. It asks for detailed information about your income, household members, expenses, and assets.

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  • JDF452

    Petition for Relinquishment (Expedited and Non-Expedited)

    This form is used to ask the court to officially give up parental rights to a child. It asks the person filing the form to provide details about the child and the parents and state why the relinquishment is happening.

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  • JDF 495

    Instructions for Second Parent Adoption - Without a Civil Union

    This document provides instructions for the process of a second parent adoption without a civil union. It outlines general rules, required background checks, and the specific forms needed to start the adoption case.

  • JDF497

    Instructions for Validation of Foreign Adoption

    This document provides instructions for the process of getting a court order that proves a foreign adoption is valid. It explains what forms are needed and the steps to file the case with the court.

  • JDF 498

    Instructions for Kinship Adoption

    This document provides instructions for the Kinship Adoption process. It lists required background checks, necessary consultations, and other steps that must be followed when filing for an adoption.

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  • JDF 500

    Instructions for Stepparent Adoption

    This document provides instructions for the Stepparent Adoption process and explains what information is needed to file the case. It lists several forms that must be completed and submitted to the court.

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  • JDF 501

    Petition for Adoption

    This form is a Petition for Adoption, which is used to ask the court to legally adopt someone. Currently, the form is unavailable because it is being updated to follow recent changes in law.

  • JDF 502

    Petition for Stepparent Adoption

    This form is a request to the court to legally adopt a child, making the child the petitioner's legal child. It asks for personal information about the person filing the request and details about the child and the child's birth parents.

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  • JDF 503

    Petition for Custodial Adoption

    This form is a request to the court to legally adopt a child, making the child the legal child of the person or people filing the form. It asks for details about the people filing, the child, and the birth parents.

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  • JDF 504

    Petition for Second Parent Adoption - Without a Civil Union

    This form is a request to the court asking for permission to adopt a child when the child already has one legal parent. The person filling it out provides personal details and information about the child and the sole legal parent.

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  • JDF 505

    Petition for Kinship Adoption

    This form is a request to the court to legally adopt a child who is related to the person or people filing the form. It asks the court to declare the child as the legal child of the petitioner(s) and to change the child's name.

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  • JDF 506

    Notice of Adoption and Summons

    This form officially notifies someone that a Petition for Adoption has been filed in court. It tells the person who received it that they have a set amount of time to file a response with the court.

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  • JDF 520

    Petition to Terminate the Parent-Child Legal Relationship

    This form is a request to the court asking for an official order to end the legal connection between a parent and a child. It asks the court to transfer the care and legal control of the child to someone else.

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  • JDF 527

    Petition for Validation of Foreign Adoption

    This form is used to ask the court to officially recognize a legal adoption decree that was issued in a foreign country. The petitioner must provide details about themselves, the child, and the foreign adoption decree.

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  • JDF 528

    Petition (Adult Adoption)

    This form is used to ask the court to legally adopt an adult. The person filing the form asks the court to issue a decree that makes the adult legally considered an heir at law, as if they were a child born in a lawful marriage.

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  • JDF 530

    Notice & Summons (Adult Adoption)

    This form is a Notice and Summons used to officially start an adult adoption case. It tells the person being adopted that they have been formally notified and must file a response with the court.

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  • JDF1315

    General Response (family matters)

    This form is used to give a general answer or response to something filed in a family court case. It asks the person filling it out to state their response and what they are asking the court to do.

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  • JDF 1502(a)

    JDF 1502(a) Waiver of Service (Parentage)

    This form is a Waiver of Service that allows a person to agree to receive official court papers in a family case. By signing it, the person agrees to the court's hearing date or any new date set for the hearing.

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  • JDF 1515(a)

    JDF 1515(a) Waiver of Service (Disclaim Parentage)

    This form is a Waiver of Service that allows a person to agree to receive official court papers in a specific case. By signing it, the person agrees to the court's process and any future hearing dates.

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  • JDF 507

    Waiver of Service (adoption)

    This form allows a person who is a respondent in an adoption case to sign a document saying they have received certain court papers. It also includes a section for someone who served the papers to sign, proving they delivered the documents.

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  • JDF 529

    Answer & Consent (Adult Adoption)

    This form is used to state whether or not an adult agrees to an adoption. It asks the adult to confirm their personal information and their decision regarding the adoption and any name changes.

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    JDF1222(a) Waiver of Service (foreign decree)

    This form allows a Respondent to officially state that they have received important court papers in a case. By signing it, the Respondent accepts the papers but also states that signing it does not mean they agree that everything written in the initial complaint is true.

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  • JDF 10

    Instructions for Obtaining Judicial Bypass of Parental Notification Requirements

    These instructions explain the process for a minor to ask a court for permission to have an abortion without telling their parent, guardian, or foster parent. It details the steps needed to file a request and what happens after the court makes a decision.

  • JDF1104

    Certificate of Compliance with Mandatory Financial Disclosures

    This form is a certificate used to show that a person has given required financial papers to the other party in a case. It asks the filer to list which financial documents were sent and filed with the court.

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  • JDF 1105

    Motion to Compel Under CRCP 16.2

    This form is a request to the court asking the judge to order another person to provide specific financial and personal documents. It is used when the required documents are needed for the court to make final decisions.

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  • JDF 1106

    Motion for Temporary Orders

    This form is used to ask the court to make temporary orders while a case is ongoing. It lets the person filing the form list specific issues, such as child support or who gets to use a home, that need immediate decisions from the judge.

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  • JDF 1109

    Temporary Orders Agreement or Information for the Court

    This form is used to write down temporary agreements or just provide information to the court about issues in a family case. It asks for details about parents, children, and temporary plans for things like parenting time, child support, and property.

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  • JDF 1112

    Order re Motion to Compel (family matters)

    This form is an order from the court that tells people what documents they must provide to another person by a certain date. It is used after a motion has been filed asking the court to force the exchange of information.

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  • JDF1115

    Property and Financial Agreement

    This form is used to show the court how two people plan to divide their property, debts, and handle spousal support. It provides sections to list agreements about real estate, vehicles, and bank accounts.

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  • JDF 1125

    Mandatory Disclosure – Form 35.1

    This form asks parties to provide a detailed and sworn list of their financial information, including income, assets, debts, and property. It requires submitting many types of documents to the court.

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  • JDF 1126

    Court Authorization for Financial Disclosure

    This form allows the court to give permission to certain people or places to share financial records and information about the people involved in the case. It also allows for detailed conversations about financial matters.

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  • JDF 1131

    Motion to Intervene

    This form is used to ask the court for permission to join an existing case. It asks the person filing the form to state why they want to become involved in the case.

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  • JDF 1133

    Request for Grandparent Family Time

    This form is used to ask the court for permission to have parenting time with your grandchildren. It asks for details about the people involved, the children, and why the time is in the children's best interest.

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  • JDF 1300

    Guide to Alternate Service

    This guide explains how to ask the court for different ways to officially deliver legal papers when you cannot find the other person. It lists options like publishing a notice in a newspaper or using certified mail.

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  • JDF 1301

    Motion for Alternate Service

    This form is used to ask the court for permission to serve legal papers to another person in a different way than usual. It asks the filer to explain why normal service methods might not work and to provide details about their attempts to find the other person.

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  • JDF 1303

    Motion to Dismiss by Petitioner (family matters)

    This form is a request from the person who started the case (the Petitioner) asking the Court to close the case. It asks the Court to dismiss the case for specific reasons, such as if the other person hasn't responded or if the Petitioner no longer wants to continue the case.

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  • JDF 1304

    Order re Petitioner's Motion to Dismiss (family matters)

    This form is an order from the court that officially dismisses a case. It is used when the court determines that the case should be closed because certain conditions, like the respondent not being served or the petitioner no longer wanting to proceed, have been met.

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  • JDF1305

    Stipulated Motion to Dismiss (family matters)

    This form is used when the people involved in a family case want the court to close the case. It asks the court to dismiss the case because the parties no longer want to continue with the matter.

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  • JDF 1306

    Order to Dismiss (from stipulated motion)

    This form is an order from the court that dismisses a case because the people involved have agreed to it. It officially records that the case is being closed without any negative effect on the people involved.

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  • JDF 1307

    Motion re: Exemption from Mediation/ADR Order (DR Case)

    This form is a request to the court asking to be excused from having to go through mediation or other dispute resolution methods in a domestic relations case. It asks the parties to state the reason for wanting the exemption.

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  • JDF1309

    Motion for Absentee Testimony Pursuant to CRCP 43

    This form is used to ask the court for permission to have a witness give testimony from a location other than the courtroom. It asks for details about the witness, the date, and why the testimony needs to be done remotely.

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  • JDF 1311

    Stipulated Motion

    This form is used when two or more people involved in a case agree on something and want the judge to officially approve it. It asks the court to enter the agreement as an official court order.

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  • JDF 1314

    General Motion (Family Cases)

    This form is used to ask the court for something specific in a family case. It asks the filer to state who the case involves, what they are asking the court to do, and why they believe the court should grant their request.

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  • JDF1317

    Motion for Appointment of Child and Family Investigator (CFI)

    This form is used to ask the court to appoint a Child and Family Investigator (CFI). The person filing this form asks the court to have the CFI investigate and give advice about specific issues related to the child, such as parenting time or safety concerns.

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  • JDF 1319

    Motion for Appointment of Legal Representative of the Child

    This form is used to ask the court to appoint a Legal Representative of the Child (CLR). The person filing this form asks the court to appoint someone to represent the best interests of a minor child or children in the case.

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  • JDF 1323

    Motion for Change of Venue

    This form is a request to the court asking it to move the location (venue) where a case should be heard. It asks the court to change the county for the legal action.

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  • JDF 1326

    Stipulation re: Appointment of Decision-Maker

    This form is used when people involved in a family case agree on appointing a Decision-Maker (DM). It asks the court to approve the appointment of a DM and details how the parties will pay the DM's fees and costs.

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  • JDF1331

    Motion for Evaluation and Report (Parental Responsibility Evaluator)

    This form is used to ask the court to have a Parental Responsibility Evaluator (PRE) conduct an evaluation and write a report. It asks the court to either appoint a professional or approve a specific person to act as the PRE.

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  • JDF 1334

    Domestic Notice of Limited Appearance

    This form is a notice used when an attorney wants to represent a person who is representing themselves (a pro se party) in a family law case. It requires the agreement of the person who is representing themselves.

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  • JDF 1335

    Domestic Consent to Represent

    This form is used when a person who is representing themselves in a family law case agrees to let an attorney appear for them only for specific parts of the case. It confirms that the person understands they are still responsible for keeping the court and other parties updated.

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  • JDF 1335

    Domestic Consent to Represent

    This form is a document where a person who is representing themselves in a family law case agrees to let a lawyer appear for them only for specific parts of the case. The person signing agrees to keep the court and other parties updated on their address and to prepare for any future court dates.

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  • JDF 1336

    Domestic Notice of Completion

    This form is a notice used by an attorney to tell the court that they are only appearing in a limited way in a family law case. It also includes a section to prove that the notice was sent to everyone involved in the case.

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  • JDF 1338

    Appointee's Mandatory Disclosure

    This form is for an appointed person to provide required information to the court. It asks the appointee to disclose any past relationships with the child, the parents, or the lawyers involved in the case.

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  • JDF 1362

    Objection to Non-Disclosure of Information (family matters)

    This form is used when one party believes the other party has not shared necessary information. It allows the filer to formally object and ask the court for a hearing to make the other party disclose specific details.

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  • JDF 1372

    Waiver of Mandatory Financial Disclosures

    This form is an affidavit used to ask the court to waive the requirement for both parties to share complete financial information. It asks the person filing to check several boxes confirming certain financial facts about the marriage and assets.

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  • JDF 1373

    Withdrawal of Waiver of Mandatory Financial Disclosures

    This form is a notice used to take back a previous agreement to skip mandatory financial disclosures in a divorce or legal separation case. It states that the person filing this form no longer consents to waiving those required financial documents.

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  • JDF 1400

    Instructions to File a Motion to Relocate Minor Children

    This document provides instructions for filing a request to move minor children to a new location. It guides the person filing on what information to gather and what forms to use when asking the court to approve a move.

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  • JDF 1407

    Motion to Relocate Children

    This form is used to ask the court to change the permanent home location of one or more children. It asks the parties to provide details about the current living situation, the proposed new location, and information about the existing parenting and support orders.

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  • JDF 1411

    How to Change Decision Making

    This guide explains the steps needed to ask the court to change decisions about a child's care. It directs users to specific forms and outlines the process from filling out paperwork to potential court hearings.

  • JDF 1415

    Motion and Affidavit to Change Decision Making

    This form is a request to the court asking to change the decisions about the child(ren) that were previously decided. It asks for details about the people involved, the children, and the reasons for wanting the change.

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  • JDF 1425

    Order Re: Motion to Relocate Minor Children

    This form is an official court order used when the court decides on a request to change where a minor child or children will permanently live. It addresses whether the move is in the child's best interest and may change the parenting plan or child support orders.

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  • JDF1505

    Motion for Genetic Testing

    This form is a request to the court asking the judge to order all people involved in the case to take a genetic test. The form includes sections to state who is asking for the test and to suggest how the cost of the test should be paid.

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  • JDF1506

    Agreement for Genetic Testing

    This form is an agreement where both parties agree to undergo genetic testing. It outlines who requested the test and details the plan for the testing, including who will pay for the costs.

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  • JDF1509

    Parentage Information Sheet

    This form asks for detailed information about a child's parentage. It is used when someone needs to provide information about who the child's parents are, especially if the person filling it out does not believe they are the parent or does not want to admit they are the parent.

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  • JDF1801

    Instructions for Completing an Income Assignment

    This document provides instructions for completing forms related to Income Assignments, which is a standard way to collect child support and/or maintenance. It tells users which specific forms to use based on their existing support order.

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  • JDF 1807

    Affidavit of Arrears

    This form is an Affidavit of Arrears used to state what kind of support was ordered, how much was supposed to be paid each month, and to calculate the total amount of child support and maintenance that is currently owed.

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  • JDF 1808

    Objection to the Activation of an Income Assignment

    This form is used by someone who owes support money (the Obligor) to tell the court that they disagree with turning on an income assignment. The objection must be based on a mistake about facts, like who owes the money or the amount of support.

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  • JDF 1809

    Notice to Employer to Deduct for Health Insurance

    This form is a notice that must be given to an employer, requiring them to take out money from an employee's wages to pay for health insurance premiums for the employee and their child(ren).

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  • JDF 1811

    Obligor's Request for an Income Assignment

    This form is a request from the person who owes money (the Obligor) asking the court to immediately start an income assignment. It is used when the Obligor has been ordered to pay child support, spousal support, or maintenance payments.

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  • JDF 1812

    Stipulation for an Income Assignment

    This form is a written agreement where the people involved in a case agree to immediately start an income assignment. It requires signatures from the person who owes the income (Obligor) and the person who is owed the income (Obligee).

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  • JDF1814

    Motion for Clerk of Court to Transfer Title

    This form is a request to the court asking the judge to allow the Clerk of Court to complete paperwork needed to transfer ownership (title) of property. It is used when one party believes the other party has been asked to transfer title but has not done so.

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  • JDF1816

    Motion & Affidavit for Citation for Contempt of Court

    This form is used to ask the court to hold a hearing to determine if another party has broken a court order. The person filing it must state what the original order was and how the other party failed to follow it.

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  • JDF 340a

    Oath or Affirm. of Conf. RE: Motion to Open Adopt and Relinq. By C.I.

    This form is an oath or affirmation that a person agrees to keep information secret while acting as a confidential intermediary in an adoption case. It outlines rules about how the information can be used and when contact can be made between people.

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  • JDF 341

    Motion and Affidavit to Open Adoption File by Adoptive Parent or Custodial Grandparent

    This form is a request to the court asking the judge to open adoption files. It asks the person filing to provide details about the adoption, the child or grandchild, and why they are seeking to open the files for review.

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  • JDF 342

    Motion and Affidavit to Open Adoption File by Sibling of an Adoptee or Half-Sibling of an Adoptee

    This form is a request to the court asking that adoption files be opened for review by a confidential intermediary. It requires the person filing to provide personal details and information about their birth sibling.

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  • JDF 343

    Motion and Affidavit to Open Adoption File by Adoptee

    This form is a request to the court asking the judge to open adoption files. The person filling it out is asking the court to let a confidential helper review files from various places related to their adoption.

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  • JDF 344

    Motion to Open Adoption File (Birth Parent or Grandparent)

    This form is a request to the court asking that the records from an adoption file be opened for review by a neutral person. It asks the person filing to provide details about the adoptee, the birth parents, and the reason for the search.

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  • JDF 347

    Request for Order Requiring Disclosure of Information

    This form is used when a confidential intermediary asks the court to make an official order that forces another party to share specific information. The order is meant to help with a search for a relative.

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  • JDF 350

    Request to Maintain Open Status

    This form is a request asking the court to keep an adoption case open for more time. The confidential intermediary fills it out to ask the judge for an extension.

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  • JDF 352

    Motion to Open Adopt File by Adult Des., Legal Guardian, Spouse, Adult Stepchild, Adopted Adult Sibling of Adoptee; or Adult Des. of Adoptive Parent

    This form is used to ask the court to open adoption files. It asks the person filing to state their relationship to the adoptee and explain why they are seeking access to the records.

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  • JDF 352

    Motion to Open Adoption File R8 17

    This form is a request to the court to open adoption files. It asks the court to allow a review of records kept by various agencies concerning an adoption.

  • JDF 353

    Consent for Search Pursuant to 19-5-303(1)(b)(I)(D) and (E) CRS

    This form is a consent document used in adoption cases. It allows certain people, like the adoptee or a biological parent, to agree to let a neutral person look at private adoption and records after adoption.

  • JDF452

    B Motion for Termination

    This form is a Petition for Termination used to ask the court to end a parent-child relationship. It also asks for information about the parties involved, the child, and details about the conception of the child.

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  • JDF 480

    Birth Parent Affidavit (Expedited Relinquishment)

    This form is an affidavit used by biological parents to voluntarily give up their legal rights to a child through a process that does not require a court hearing. It asks the court to process this relinquishment quickly.

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  • JDF 482

    Motion for Expedited Relinquishment and Order to Vacate Hearing

    This form is a request asking the court to move forward quickly with giving up a child and to cancel a scheduled hearing. It is used when certain required documents have been filed with the court.

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  • JDF 483

    Consent for Expedited Relinquishment

    This form is a consent document used to agree to the quick giving up of parental rights for a child. The person signing agrees to this relinquishment and understands that their parental rights might end.

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  • JDF484

    Affidavit of Diligent Efforts for Relinquishment

    This form is an affidavit where a person swears that they have made several attempts to contact a presumed or alleged other parent. It asks the person to list the efforts made to find the other parent.

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  • JDF 485

    Motion for Publication of Notice

    This form is used when a person starting a case for the relinquishment of a child asks the court to allow them to serve official notices by publishing them in a newspaper. The form requires the petitioner to state that they could not find the other parent for personal service.

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  • JDF 490

    Notice to End Parent-Child Legal Relationship

    This form is a notice informing someone that a request has been made to end a parent-child legal relationship. It tells the person that they have a specific amount of time to respond to the court.

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  • JDF 515

    Motion to Waive Family Assessment/Home Study

    This form is a request to the court asking the judge to skip the usual requirement of a family assessment or home study for an adoption. The person filing it must state why the assessment is not needed.

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  • JDF 517

    Motion & Affidavit for Publication of Notice

    This form is used to ask the court for permission to serve official notices about an adoption case by publishing them in a newspaper. It requires the person filing to state that they could not find the birth or presumed parents through normal means.

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  • JDF 525

    Affidavit of Abandonment

    This form is an Affidavit of Abandonment used in adoption cases. It asks the person filling it out to state facts about the child's birth parent and the circumstances of the adoption.

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  • JDF 526

    Affidavit of Diligent Efforts

    This form is an Affidavit of Diligent Efforts used to show the court that the people seeking to adopt have tried hard to contact the non-custodial birth parent. It asks the filers to list all the attempts they made to find the parent.

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  • JDF532

    Request for Access to Adoption Records

    This form is used to ask the court for access to adoption records that the court might have. It asks the person filling it out to provide details about themselves, the adoption, and why they believe they are eligible to see the records.

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  • JDF 534

    Request for Access to Juvenile Personal Records of Former Wards of the State Home for Dependent and Neglected Children

    This form is used to ask the court for access to personal records about a former ward of the State Home for Dependent and Neglected Children. It asks the person making the request to provide details about themselves and the adoption.

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  • JDF 536

    Instructions for Access to Juvenile Personal Records Former Ward State of CO Home for Dependent and Neglected Children

    This document provides instructions on how to request access to confidential records about a person who was once a ward of the State of Colorado Home for Dependent and Neglected Children. It lists the types of records that can be accessed and who is allowed to request them.

  • JDF 542

    D & N Motion For Special Action

    This form is a request to the court asking for permission for a special action regarding a child. It asks for authorization for things like a change in where the child lives or if the child needs to travel out of state.

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  • JDF 543

    Order Re: D & N Motion for Special Action

    This form is an order from the court that decides on a motion asking for a special action regarding a child and family. It states whether the court finds that efforts to reunite the child and family were made, and whether changing the child's placement is granted or denied.

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  • JDF 608

    Motion Re: Exemption from Mediation/ADR Order

    This form is used to ask the court for permission to be excused from going to mediation or other dispute resolution (ADR) in a case. The form asks the parties to state their reasons for wanting this exemption.

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  • Form 35.4

    Pattern Interrogatories (family matters)

    This form provides a set of detailed questions, called interrogatories, that can be used in family law cases. It asks for specific information about a person's employment, property sales, education, and financial assets.

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  • Form 35.5

    Pattern Request for Documents

    This form is a set of standard requests used in family law cases to ask another party to provide specific documents. It lists types of records, such as bank statements and property documents, that the court has approved for requesting.

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  • JDF 512

    Relinquishment Interrogatory - Father

    This form is a questionnaire for a father regarding the relinquishment of a child. It asks the father to provide personal details and answer many questions about his relationship with the child and the circumstances surrounding the relinquishment.

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  • JDF 513

    Relinquishment Interrogatory - Mother

    This form is a questionnaire used by a mother in a case asking the court to officially give up her legal rights to a child. It asks the mother many questions about her personal life, the child's father, and her understanding of the decision to relinquish rights.

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  • JDF 1110

    Temporary Orders

    This form is used for the court to approve a written agreement about temporary orders that the people involved have reached. The court reviews the agreement and other documents to decide if the orders are fair and in the best interest of any minor children.

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  • JDF1111 SC

    Sworn Financial Statement

    This form is a sworn statement where a person provides detailed information about their income, expenses, and debts to the court. It asks the filer to calculate and report their total income and total expenses for the court's review.

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  • JDF 1120

    Notice of Initial Status Conference (family matters)

    This form is a notice from the court telling people that an Initial Status Conference has been set. It provides the date, time, and location for this meeting.

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  • JDF 1121

    Notice of Domestic Relations Status Conference

    This form is a notice that tells people a meeting, called a Status Conference, has been set in a specific court. It informs the parties about the date, time, and location of this meeting.

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  • JDF 1122

    How to Schedule a Hearing

    This form provides instructions on how to schedule a hearing date and how to fill out the necessary notice forms. It guides the person filling it out through a three-step process involving notifying the court and serving the other party.

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  • JDF 1123

    Notice of Hearing Being Scheduled

    This form is a notice used to tell the court that a hearing needs to be scheduled. It asks for details about the case, the parties involved, and when and how the parties plan to call the court to set the date and time for the hearing.

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  • JDF 1124

    Notice of Hearing (family matters)

    This form is a notice that tells people when and where a court hearing is scheduled. It asks for details about the case, the people involved, and the time and place of the hearing.

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  • JDF 1129

    Pre-Trial Statement (Family Matters)

    This form is a Pre-Trial Statement for family matters that helps organize information for a court hearing. It asks the filer to list who is involved, what issues still need to be decided, and what evidence or orders they are asking the court to consider.

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  • JDF 12 SC

    Setting Notice (Bypass Parental Notification)

    This form is a notice from the court that tells people when and where a hearing has been scheduled for a case involving a minor. It is used in a situation where the court is dealing with a request to bypass parental notification requirements concerning an abortion.

  • JDF1337

    Certificate of Mediation Compliance

    This form is a Certificate of Mediation Compliance used to report the results of a mediation session to the court. It asks the person filling it out to state who they are, when the mediation happened, and whether the issues were fully resolved, partially resolved, or not resolved.

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  • JDF 344a

    Affi. of a Birth Mother who Used a Fictitious Name at Time of Relinq.

    This form is an affidavit that a birth mother must fill out to declare information about herself and her child at the time the child was given up for adoption. It asks for details like names, addresses, and circumstances surrounding the relinquishment.

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  • JDF 346

    Consent Release or Refusal

    This form is used to either give permission (consent) or refuse permission to have contact with someone in an adoption case. It asks the person filling it out to state their agreement or refusal and sign it.

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  • JDF 453

    Affidavit of Relinquishment Counseling

    This form is an affidavit that a counselor fills out to state that they provided counseling to someone who is asking the court to give up a child. It lists what topics were covered during the counseling session.

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  • JDF 508

    Consent to Adoption - Sole Legal Parent - Without a Civil Union

    This form is a statement where a person confirms they are the only legal parent of a child and agree to the adoption of that child by another person. It requires the person signing to swear that the information is true.

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  • JDF 509

    Consent to Adoption - Custodial Parent

    This form is a statement where a custodial parent agrees to the adoption of a child by the person or people listed as the Petitioner. The parent signs to confirm they are the birth parent and are giving their consent for the adoption to happen.

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  • JDF 510

    Consent to Adoption - Non-Custodial Parent

    This form is a written agreement where a birth parent who is not the primary caregiver agrees to the adoption of a child by the person or people listed in the case. The parent signs this to show they willingly consent to the adoption.

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  • JDF 511

    Consent to Adoption (Child Over 12)

    This form is a legal agreement where a child who is over 12 years old gives their permission for an adoption to happen. The child signs this form to show they agree to the adoption and give up certain legal notices required by law.

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  • JDF 514

    Notice of Hearing (adoption)

    This form is a notice that tells a parent that someone has filed paperwork asking the court to adopt a child. It informs the parent about the date and time of the adoption hearing.

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  • JDF 544

    D & N Report for Special Action

    This form is a report used to officially notify the court about a change in where a child or children are living. It asks for details about the child's name, current and previous living situations, and the reason for the change.

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  • JDF1018

    Affidavit for Decree without Appearance

    This form is an affidavit used to ask the court to issue a final judgment (Decree) without needing a formal court hearing. It requires the parties to confirm several details about the case, such as where they have lived and if they have agreed on issues like property or children.

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  • JDF 1118

    Mediation/Alternate Dispute Resolution Order (DR case)

    This form is an order from the court that directs the parties to try resolving their disagreements through mediation or another type of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). It explains what mediation is and sets out rules for how the process should happen.

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  • JDF 1127

    Stipulated Case Management Order

    This form is used by parties in a family case to write down an agreement about how they plan to manage the case. It asks the court to approve this plan instead of having a regular status conference.

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  • JDF 1128

    Order re Stipulated Case Management Order

    This form is an order used by the court to approve or deny a plan that the parties have agreed to, called a Stipulated Case Management Plan. It records the judge's decision regarding that plan and sets future dates for the case.

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  • JDF1132

    Order to Intervene

    This form is used to ask the court to officially allow someone new to join an existing case. It is a document the judge uses to write down the final decision about whether or not the person can join the case.

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  • JDF 1134

    Order for Grandparent Family Time

    This form is used by the court to write an official order about whether a grandparent can have family time with children. It asks the judge to decide if the family time is in the best interest of the children.

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  • JDF 1202

    Domestic Relations Order for a PERA Benefit Plan

    This form is used by the court to officially approve and adopt an agreement about a PERA Benefit Plan. It records the judge's findings that the court has the right to make the order and that both people involved agreed to the terms.

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  • JDF 1220

    Instructions to File a Foreign Decree

    This document provides instructions on how to file or register a court order (decree) from another state in Colorado. It guides the person through the necessary forms, fees, and steps required to get the out-of-state order recognized by the Colorado court.

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  • JDF1222(b)

    JDF1222(b) Return of Service (register decree)

    This form is used to officially state that certain court papers were delivered to the other person involved in the case. It requires the person delivering the papers to sign under oath, confirming how and when the service took place.

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  • JDF1223

    Order to Confirm Foreign Decree

    This form is an official court order used to confirm a legal decision (decree) that was made in another state. It confirms that the court accepts and recognizes the foreign decree.

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  • JDF 1242

    Order to Attend a Hearing (Foreign Decree - Expedited)

    This form is an official court order telling someone they must attend a hearing. At this hearing, the person must explain why a request to officially recognize a custody order from another state should be denied.

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  • JDF 1302

    Order about Alternate Service

    This form is an order from the court that decides how a person can be officially notified (served) in a case. It records the court's decision regarding different methods of service, such as publishing a notice or sending mail.

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  • JDF 1308

    Order re: Exemption from Mediation/ADR Order (DR Case)

    This form is an official court order used in family cases to decide if the parties need to skip a required mediation or alternative dispute resolution process. The judge uses it to either allow the parties to skip mediation, require them to follow the existing mediation order, or set a new date for mediation.

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  • JDF 1310

    Order for Absentee Testimony

    This form is an order from the court that decides if a person can give testimony without being physically present. It is used when the judge decides that having testimony from someone who cannot attend in person is necessary for the case.

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  • JDF 1316

    Order

    This form is an official court document used to write down the judge's final decisions or orders in a case. It records what the judge has decided after reviewing a motion or request.

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  • JDF 1318

    Order Appointing Child and Family Investigator

    This form is an official court document used to create an Order Appointing a Child and Family Investigator (CFI). It asks the court to officially name a person to investigate matters related to the case.

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  • JDF 1320

    Order Appointing Legal Representative of the Child

    This form is an order used by the court to officially name a Legal Representative of the Child (CLR). It records the appointment and details the CLR's responsibilities regarding the best interests of the child(ren).

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  • JDF 1324

    Order for Change of Venue Pursuant to Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure 98(c)(1) and 98(e)

    This form is an official court order that changes the county where a case will be heard. It is used when the court decides that the case should be moved from one county to another based on specific court rules.

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  • JDF 1327

    Order Appointing Decision-Maker

    This form is an official court order used to formally appoint a Decision-Maker. It records the agreement and details the responsibilities of the appointed person regarding the child(ren) in the case.

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  • JDF 1332

    Order for Evaluation and Report (Parental Responsibility Evaluator)

    This form is an order from the court that officially appoints a Parental Responsibility Evaluator (PRE). It sets out the details of the evaluation the PRE must perform and includes sections for the court to record information about the parties and the payment deposit.

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  • JDF 1333

    Request for Attorney Withdrawal - Post Decree Matters Only

    This form is used to ask the court for permission to have an attorney withdraw from a case that is already past the final decree. The person filling it out states they no longer have an attorney and plan to represent themselves in future filings.

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  • JDF 1363

    Order Regarding Qualifications to Opine

    This form is an order from the court that decides if an appointed professional is qualified to give an opinion about abuse, trauma, or behavior during custody proceedings. It records the court's findings based on the professional's work history.

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  • JDF1507

    Order for Genetic Testing by Agreement

    This form is an order from the court that makes an agreement between people about genetic testing official. It states that the court agrees the testing plan is fair and makes it a court order.

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  • JDF1508

    Order for Genetic Testing

    This form is an official court order that tells the people involved in a case that they must undergo genetic testing. It sets the date, location, and rules for the testing and decides who will pay for it.

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  • JDF1516

    Final Order for Parentage

    This form is a Final Order for Parentage that a court uses to officially decide who the legal parent(s) of a child are. It records the court's findings based on evidence presented during a hearing.

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  • JDF 1526

    Order re Parentage

    This form is an official court order used to officially change or set aside a finding of parentage. It records the court's decision regarding biological fatherhood and can result in changes to birth certificates or child support orders.

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  • JDF 1772

    Confirmation Adoption Decree (Assisted Reproduction)

    This form is used by the court to officially confirm an adoption that happened through assisted reproduction. It records that the court has the power to make the adoption official and states that both parents are considered equal.

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  • JDF1815

    Order for Clerk of Court to Transfer Title

    This form is an order that tells the Clerk of the Court to complete the paperwork needed to transfer ownership of a property. It records the details of the property and who the title should be transferred to.

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  • JDF1817

    Order to Issue Citation & Citation to Show Cause

    This form is used when a court has reviewed a motion and decides that another party needs to appear in court. It orders the clerk to issue a formal notice, called a Citation to Show Cause, telling the named person they must appear to explain why they failed to follow previous court orders.

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  • JDF 210

    B Order of Appointment (CFY/GAL)

    This form is an order from the court that officially appoints an attorney to act as either Counsel for Youth (CFY) or Guardian ad litem (GAL). It details the attorney's duties and what kind of information they are allowed to see regarding the youth involved in the case.

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  • JDF 210 CJD

    Order appointing counsel, GAL or Court visitor

    This form is an official court order used to officially name a lawyer, a Guardian ad Litem (GAL), or a Court Visitor. It records who is being appointed and for what specific legal reason.

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  • JDF 210 CJD

    Order Appointing Counsel, GAL, or Court Visitor

    This form is an official court order used to officially name someone to act as a lawyer, a Guardian ad Litem (GAL), or a Court Visitor. It records who is being appointed and the legal reasons for that appointment.

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  • JDF 345

    Order of Appointment of Confidential Intermediary

    This form is an official court order used to appoint a Confidential Intermediary. It directs the court to appoint someone to search for birth relatives or other people for the person starting the case.

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  • JDF 487

    Order for Publication for Relinquishment

    This form is an order from the court that allows the court to use publication instead of personal service to notify someone about the relinquishment of a child. It is used when the court believes it is impossible to find the person to serve the notice to.

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  • JDF 488

    Final Order of Relinquishment

    This form is a Final Order of Relinquishment that the court uses to officially end a person's legal rights and duties regarding a child. It records that the court has reviewed evidence and found that the relinquishment is voluntary and in the child's best interest.

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  • JDF516

    Order re Waiver of Family Assessment/Home Study

    This form is an official court order that the judge uses to decide if a person can be excused from completing a family assessment or home study for an adoption case. It states whether the motion to waive the study is granted, denied, or if a different type of study is ordered.

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  • JDF 518

    Order for Publication & Mailing

    This form is an order from the court that allows the petitioner to serve legal notice by publishing it in a newspaper instead of delivering it to a specific person. It is used when the court believes it is impossible to find the person who needs to be served with the papers.

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  • JDF 521

    Finding of Fact & Decree

    This form is used by the court to write down its official findings and make a final order regarding an adoption. It records whether the court believes it has the right to make the decision and confirms that certain legal steps, like getting consent or dealing with parents' rights, have been completed.

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  • JDF 522

    Final Decree of Adoption

    This form is a Final Decree of Adoption that the court uses to officially grant an adoption. It records that the court has heard evidence and found that the adoption is in the child's best interest.

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  • JDF 523

    Decree for Second Parent Adoption - Without a Civil Union

    This form is a final court order that officially grants an adoption for a second parent. It records that the court has reviewed several documents and found that the adoption is in the child's best interest.

  • JDF 524

    Decree Validating Foreign Adoption

    This form is a court order that officially recognizes a foreign adoption decree. It is used when a court confirms that an adoption decree from a country outside the United States is valid in Colorado.

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  • JDF 531

    Decree (Adult Adoption)

    This form is a court order that officially makes an adult adoption legal. It records the court's findings that the adoption is valid and establishes the legal relationship between the petitioner and the adopted adult.

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  • JDF 533

    Order for Good Cause Re: Access to Adoption Records

    This form is an official court order that decides whether or not someone can see adoption records. The judge uses it to state whether good reason exists for the person to see the records, and then issues an order granting or denying that access.

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  • JDF 535

    Order for Good Cause Access to Juvenile Personal Records of Former Wards of the State Home for Dependent and Neglected Children

    This form is an official court order used to decide if someone can see the personal records of a young person who was once in the state's care. The judge uses this form to either grant or deny the request for access to those records.

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  • JDF 551

    Periodic Review of Community Placement Order

    This form is used by the court to write an order that reviews the current living situation of a juvenile. It records the court's findings about whether keeping the juvenile in a community placement is necessary and what the next steps for the juvenile's care should be.

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  • JDF 560

    Valid Court Order for Status Offenders Pursuant to CRJP 3.8

    This form is a court document that records a judge's official ruling when a child is found to be a status offender. It details what the court found after a hearing and what rules or requirements are being placed on the child, the parents, and the school.

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  • JDF 561

    Valid Court Order for Status Offenders Pursuant to CRJP 3.8

    This form is a court order used when a child is accused of breaking a court order. It records the court's findings and orders the child's placement as a result of the violation.

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  • JDF 609

    Order Re: Exemption from Mediation/ADR Order

    This form is an official court order used to decide if a case needs to go through mediation or another type of dispute resolution. The judge uses it to either allow the parties to skip mediation, or to make changes to the existing mediation order.

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  • JDF 1108

    Order about Modifying Petition (family matters)

    This form is an official court order used to change or update the main paperwork in a family case. It records what the judge decides about a request to change the original petition.

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  • JDF1253

    Motion/Stipulation to Modify Petition (Civil Union)

    This form is used to ask the court to change or update a Petition related to a Civil Union. It allows the person filing to state what changes they want the court to make to the original petition.

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  • JDF 1399

    Instructions to File a Motion or Stipulation to Modify or Terminate Maintenance

    This document provides instructions for filing a request to change or end a court-ordered payment for support between spouses or partners. It explains the steps needed to submit the paperwork to the court.

  • JDF 1401

    Motion to Modify or Terminate Maintenance

    This form is used to ask the court to change or end the payments for support (maintenance) that were set in a previous divorce or civil union order. It asks the court to issue a new order about the support payments.

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  • JDF 1402

    Order to Modify or Terminate Maintenance

    This form is an official court order used to change or end payments for spousal or partner support. It records what the judge decides about the support payments after reviewing a request from the parties.

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  • JDF 1417

    Order Re: Modification to Decision-Making Responsibilities

    This form is an official court order used when a judge decides whether to change custody or decision-making responsibilities for a child. It records the court's findings regarding what is in the child's best interest and issues the final orders.

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  • JDF 1524

    Instructions to Modify or Set Aside Parentage

    This form provides instructions for filing a request to change or remove a legal finding about parentage. It explains the steps needed to file a motion and notes that a court hearing is required for a final decision.

  • JDF 1525

    Motion to Modify or Set Aside a Parentage Order

    This form is a request to the court asking it to change or cancel a previous court order that decided who the father of a child is. It also asks to change any child support payments related to the child(ren).

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  • JDF 1800

    Instructions for Filing Motions to Enforce Orders

    This document provides instructions and options for filing paperwork to make sure that court orders, like those for support payments or transferring property, are followed. It explains different ways to ask the court to help enforce an existing order.

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  • JDF207

    A Request for Payment of Fees (Work Done On/After 7/1/26)

    This form is used by appointed professionals, like lawyers or investigators, to ask the court to pay them for work they have done. It requires listing the dates of service, the hours worked, and any expenses incurred.

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  • JDF1130

    Guide to Grandparent Family Time

    This guide explains the process for a grandparent or great-grandparent to ask the court for time with a grandchild. It walks through several steps, including filing paperwork and responding to other people involved in the case.

  • JDF 1312

    Contact Information Change (Family Cases)

    This form is used to tell the court that your contact information has changed. It asks you to provide your old name, new name, new mailing address, new phone number, and new email address.

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  • JDF1313

    Certificate of Service (family matters)

    This form is used to prove that a copy of a document has been sent to all the other people involved in a family case. It asks the filer to list who the parties are and how the document was delivered.

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  • JDF 1502(b)

    JDF 1502(b) Return of Service (Parentage)

    This form is used to prove that certain legal papers were officially given to the person who is the Respondent in a case about parental responsibilities. It requires someone who is not part of the case to fill it out and sign it.

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  • JDF 1515(b)

    JDF 1515(b) Return of Service (disclaim parentage)

    This form is used to prove that certain legal papers were given to someone in a case about parental responsibilities. It requires the person filing it to state when, where, and how the documents were delivered.

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  • JDF1770

    Guide to Confirmation Adoptions

    This guide explains the process for confirming parents when using assisted reproduction. It outlines the steps, required paperwork, and what to expect when filing this type of adoption case with the court.

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  • JDF 1810

    Notice to Insurance Provider

    This form is a notice sent to a health insurance company. It tells the insurance company that a court has ordered one person to provide health insurance coverage for a child.

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  • JDF1822

    [Form Discontinued]

    This form is discontinued and is no longer available for use.

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  • JDF 454

    Verified Statement of Fees Charged

    This form is a statement that lists all the fees that have been charged to the person(s) asking for an adoption. It requires the person filing it to confirm that the listed fees are true and correct.

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  • JDF 486

    Notice of Expedited Relinquishment Pursuant to 19-5-103.5(2)(b), C.R.S.

    This form is a notice that tells someone they have been served with a Petition for Relinquishment. It informs the person that they have a limited time to respond or appear in court regarding the child.

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  • JDF 489

    Relinquishment Instructions - Non-Expedited

    This form provides instructions for the process of relinquishment, which is the voluntary giving up of parental rights. It explains what documents are needed and the steps to file the case with the court.

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  • JDF 494

    Instructions for Access to Adoption Records

    This form provides instructions on how to get access to adoption records, which are private documents. It lists who is allowed to request these records and what steps must be followed to file the request with the court.

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  • JDF496

    How to Adopt an Adult

    This guide explains the steps for adopting an adult and lists the forms needed for the process. It tells the filer where to file the paperwork and what forms to use at different stages.

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  • JDF499

    Instructions for Custodial Adoption

    This document provides general instructions for the process of a custodial adoption. It lists requirements for the people involved, such as age and background checks, and details the steps needed to file the case with the court.

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  • JDF 537

    Post Adoption Contract

    This form is a Post-Adoption Contact Agreement and Affidavit used to write down rules about contact after an adoption. It requires multiple parties to sign statements confirming the agreement is true.

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    JDF Standard Flexible Caption Standard Flexible Caption for Pleadings - Standard Flexible Caption

    This form provides a standard way to label the top of legal papers filed in Colorado courts. It includes spaces for names, addresses, and case numbers so the court knows who is involved in the case.