Motion/Stipulation to Modify Petition (Marriage)
Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective May 1, 2024
This form is used to ask the court to change or update the original paperwork filed in a marriage case. It allows the person or people filing it to request that the court officially change the existing petition.
Where this fits in a case
After judgmentStage: After judgment
This form is used when the original paperwork for a marriage case needs to be changed, such as changing the type of petition or updating other details before the final court orders are given.
Either party may file.
Common questions
- Who fills out this form?
- The Petitioner, the Co-Petitioner/Respondent, or both parties can fill out this form. You must sign it to submit it to the court.
- Does this form change the case?
- The form asks the court to enter an Order to modify the Petition, which means it asks the court to officially change the original paperwork.
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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