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JDF 1043

Waiver of Service (annulment/invalidity)

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective September 1, 2026

This form is used by a respondent in a divorce case to formally state that they have received and accept certain court papers. By signing it, the respondent acknowledges receipt of the documents but notes that it does not mean they agree with the case's claims.

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Where this fits in a case

Respond

Stage: Respond

This form is used by the respondent in a divorce case after they have received the initial court papers. It allows the respondent to acknowledge service of documents while reserving their right to respond to the case later.

Usually filed by the person responding.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form is filled out by the Respondent, who is the person responding to the case. It is also used by the Petitioner to file it. Great care must be taken to fill out the correct information for the parties. Great care must be taken to fill out the correct information for the parties.
Does signing this mean I agree with everything?
No. The form states that signing this waiver does not mean the person agrees with the facts or requests made in the Petition. They still have the right to respond and appear in person. Great care must be taken to fill out the correct information for the parties.
What happens after I file this?
The form mentions that the respondent must file JDF 1045 – Response to the Petition within 21 days, unless served out-of-state or by publication, in which case the deadline is 35 days. Great care must be taken to fill out the correct information for the parties.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect September 1, 2026.

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