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Guide to Convert a Legal Separation to a Divorce

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective August 1, 2025

This guide explains the steps and forms needed to change a Legal Separation into a Divorce. It directs the user to file a motion in the District Court that originally issued the Legal Separation Decree.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This guide is used when a person who has already gone through a Legal Separation wants to officially change that status to a Divorce. The user must wait a minimum of 182 days from the date of the Legal Separation Decree before filing.

Either party may file.

Common questions

What is this document?
This is a guide that gives information about the process and forms needed to change a Legal Separation into a Divorce. It is not legal advice.
What forms are mentioned for this process?
The guide mentions forms like JDF 1321 (Motion to Convert) and JDF 1322 (Order to Convert).
Do I need to file a fee?
The guide has a section for filing fees, and it directs users to a website for information on fees and fee waivers.

Revision history

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

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