Notice to Non-Custodial Parent
Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective July 1, 2023
This form is a notice that tells a non-custodial parent about a court hearing. The hearing is for a request to change the name of a minor child.
Where this fits in a case
HearingStage: Hearing
This form is used when a parent is asking the court to change a minor child's name and needs to officially notify the parent who does not have custody.
Usually filed by the person starting the case.
Common questions
- What is this form for?
- This form is a notice informing a non-custodial parent about a scheduled court hearing regarding a request to change a minor child's name.
- Who fills out this form?
- The form includes a section for the Parent/Petitioner to sign, and a separate section for a Certificate of Mailing to be completed.
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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