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JDF1317

Motion for Appointment of Child and Family Investigator (CFI)

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective October 1, 2025

This form is used to ask the court to appoint a Child and Family Investigator (CFI). The person filing this form asks the court to have the CFI investigate and give advice about specific issues related to the child, such as parenting time or safety concerns.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used in family cases when one of the parties believes an investigation by a Child and Family Investigator is needed. The filing party must state why they are asking for the CFI's help.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who can file this form?
Either the Petitioner or the Co-Petitioner/Respondent can request the appointment of a Child and Family Investigator using this form.
What does this form ask for?
It asks the court to appoint a CFI to investigate and make recommendations about issues like parenting responsibilities or allegations of child abuse.
Does this form mention payment?
The form includes sections where the parties can suggest how the billed time of the CFI should be paid by each party, and it also mentions requesting a finding of indigency.

Revision history

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

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