Final Decree (divorce/separation)
Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective May 1, 2024
This form is used by the court to officially write down the final decisions about a divorce or legal separation. It records whether the court found that the marriage is over and approves agreements about money, property, and parenting.
Where this fits in a case
JudgmentStage: Judgment
This form is used after all the evidence and hearings are finished in a divorce or legal separation case. The judge fills it out to make the final official orders.
Prepared by the court or clerk.
Common questions
- Who fills out this form?
- This form is filled out by the Judge or Magistrate of the court. It is for the court's use.
- What does this form do?
- It enters a final Decree, which officially dissolves the marriage or declares the parties legally separated. It also approves agreements on property and parenting.
- Does this form require a hearing?
- The form has sections to record if a hearing was held, or if a hearing was not held after a Non-Appearance Affidavit was filed.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect May 1, 2024.
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