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How to Establish Someone as a Parent

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective July 1, 2026

This form guides people through the court process to ask the judge to decide if someone is the child's legal parent. The process can also help set up a parenting plan and decide on child support.

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Where this fits in a case

Start a case

Stage: Start a case

This form is used when someone needs to start a case to legally establish parentage. The process usually begins in the county where the child or the other alleged parent lives.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

Who files this form?
The instructions indicate that the Petitioner starts the case using this form and related paperwork.
What does this process cover besides parentage?
The court can also use this process to establish a parenting plan and assign child support.
Is there a fee involved?
The instructions mention paying a filing fee, or filing forms JDF 205 and 206 to ask to waive the fee.

Revision history

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

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