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JDF1012

Summons (divorce/separation)

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective August 1, 2025

This form is a Summons used to officially tell someone that they are involved in a court case about divorce or legal separation. It informs the person that they must file a written response to a separate document called a Petition and lists immediate rules they must follow.

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Where this fits in a case

Start a case

Stage: Start a case

This form is given to the person who is being sued (the Respondent) in a divorce or legal separation case. It tells the Respondent what steps they must take next to respond to the case.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

Are there any rules I must follow right away?
Yes, as soon as you get this Summons, you must follow certain temporary orders. These include rules about marital property, keeping the peace, and taking children out of state. You must follow these until the case is finished or the Court changes them.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect August 1, 2025.

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