Waiver of Service (divorce/separation)
Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective January 1, 2026
This form is used by a person who is the Respondent in a divorce or legal separation case to formally state that they have received and accept certain court papers. By signing it, the person acknowledges receipt of the documents but states it does not mean they agree with everything in the case.
Where this fits in a case
RespondStage: Respond
This form is used by the Respondent in a divorce or legal separation case after they have received the initial court papers.
Usually filed by the person responding.
Common questions
- Who fills out this form?
- The form is filled out by the Respondent, who is the person responding to the case. It is also used by the court for tracking purposes.
- Does signing this mean I agree with the case?
- No, the form states that signing it does not mean the person agrees with the facts or requests made in the Petition.
- What does this form acknowledge?
- The Respondent checks boxes to show which specific documents, like the Summons or Parenting Plan, they have received.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2026.
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