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JDF1015

Response to the Petition (divorce/separation)

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective January 1, 2026

This form is used by a person responding to a divorce or separation petition. It asks the court for the respondent's information and allows the person to state whether they agree with the requests in the original petition and what orders they want the court to make.

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Where this fits in a case

Respond

Stage: Respond

This form is used by a person who is responding to a petition filed in a divorce or separation case.

Usually filed by the person responding.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
This form is for the Respondent, which is the person responding to the original petition. Great care must be taken to fill out the correct information for the Respondent. Great care must be taken to fill out the correct information for the Respondent.
What does this form ask for?
It asks for the respondent's personal information, whether they agree with the petitioner's requests, and what specific orders they want the court to issue regarding property, support, or names.
Does filing this form require a lawyer?
The form has a space for a lawyer's signature, but it also includes sections for the respondent to sign under penalty of perjury.

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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