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JDF 1411

How to Change Decision Making

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective July 1, 2023

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.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This guide is used by people who need to file paperwork to ask the court to change existing decisions about a child's care.

Either party may file.

Common questions

What is the first step to changing decision making?
The first step is to complete the Motion to Change Decision Making form (JDF 1415) and the Parenting Plan form (JDF 1113).
Does the court review the request right away?
The court will review the case within 49 days of when the Motion is filed. The court might grant or deny the request, set a hearing, or order mediation.
Are there fees involved?
The guide lists fees for a Motion and a Response, and also for a Certified Copy.

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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