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JDF 1399

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

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective July 1, 2023

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.

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Where this fits in a case

After judgment

Stage: After judgment

This form is used when someone needs to ask the court to change the amount of support payments or to end the payments altogether. This requires that there is already a court order about maintenance in place.

Either party may file.

Common questions

What must happen before I can file this?
You must already have a court order about maintenance, and there must be changes in your situation that are significant and ongoing. Great care must be taken to follow the rules and procedures of the court.
What fees might I have to pay?
A filing fee of $105.00 is required if you file this motion or stipulation 60 days or more after the original order was issued. If you cannot pay, you must use a specific form to ask the court about the fee.
What is the difference between a Motion and a Stipulation?
A Motion is a request filed with the court. A Stipulation is a written agreement that is prepared by both parties involved in the case.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect July 1, 2023.

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