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JDF1321

Motion to Convert Decree of Legal Separation to Decree of Dissolution of Marriage

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective July 1, 2023

This form is used when one person asks the court to change an existing Decree of Legal Separation into a Decree of Dissolution of Marriage. The person filing this form must state that the original separation decree was entered, that at least six months have passed, and that the other party has been notified.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used in a divorce case when a Decree of Legal Separation has already been issued, and the parties wish to move forward with converting that decree into a final Decree of Dissolution of Marriage.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The Petitioner or Co-Petitioner/Respondent fills out this form. You must sign it before filing it with the court.
What does this form ask the court to do?
It asks the court to change a Decree of Legal Separation into a Decree of Dissolution of Marriage.
Are there any requirements mentioned for filing?
The form requires the filer to state that at least six months have passed since the original Decree of Legal Separation was entered.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect July 1, 2023.

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