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JDF1011

Petition for Divorce or Legal Separation

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective March 1, 2026

This form is used to officially ask the court for a Divorce or Legal Separation. It asks for details about the people involved, the marriage or civil union, and information about any children.

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Where this fits in a case

Start a case

Stage: Start a case

This form is used when a person wants to start a case asking the court to legally end a marriage or separate the couple.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form is a Petition for Divorce or Legal Separation, which means you are asking the court to start a case to end a marriage or separate legally.
Does this form ask about children?
Yes, it has sections to list children, ask about their residency in Colorado, and provide other details about the children.

Revision history

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

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