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Uncontested Divorce Sample See the full text of the agreement both spouses sign together.

Petition for Dissolution of Marriage — Uncontested

IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE STATE OF COLORADO, COUNTY OF [1. County]

Case No: [2. Case Number]

[3. Petitioner Full Name], Petitioner, vs. [4. Respondent Full Name], Respondent.

Comes now the Petitioner, [3. Petitioner Full Name], and files this Petition for Dissolution of Marriage against the Respondent, [4. Respondent Full Name], and in support thereof respectfully states:

Jurisdiction and Residency

Petitioner has been domiciled in the State of Colorado for at least ninety-one (91) days immediately preceding the filing of this Petition, in accordance with C.R.S. § 14-10-106. This Court has jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter of this action.

Marriage Information

The parties were lawfully married on [5. Date of Marriage] in [6. City and State of Marriage], and separated on [7. Date of Separation]. There are no minor children born of or adopted during this marriage.

Grounds for Dissolution

The marriage is irretrievably broken, and there is no reasonable prospect of reconciliation, in accordance with C.R.S. § 14-10-106. The marriage should be dissolved.

Property and Debt Division

The parties have reached a full and complete agreement regarding the division of all marital property, assets, and debts. The terms of this division are as follows: [8. Property and Debt Division Terms]

Spousal Maintenance

The parties have agreed that spousal maintenance shall be as follows: [9. Spousal Maintenance Terms]

Request for Relief

WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests that this Court:

(a) enter a Decree of Dissolution of Marriage dissolving the marriage of the parties;
(b) approve the parties' agreement regarding property, debts, and spousal maintenance;
(c) restore Petitioner's former name of [10. Former Name], if requested; and
(d) grant such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper.

Dated: [11. Date of Signing]

Verification

I, [3. Petitioner Full Name], declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief.

Executed this [12. Execution Date] day of [13. Execution Month, Year], at [14. City and State of Execution].

Contested Divorce Sample See how disputed terms are laid out before you fill anything in.

Petition for Dissolution of Marriage — Contested

IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE STATE OF COLORADO, COUNTY OF [1. County]

Case No: [2. Case Number]

[3. Petitioner Full Name], Petitioner, vs. [4. Respondent Full Name], Respondent.

Comes now the Petitioner, [3. Petitioner Full Name], and files this Petition for Dissolution of Marriage against the Respondent, [4. Respondent Full Name], and in support thereof respectfully states:

Jurisdiction and Residency

Petitioner has been domiciled in the State of Colorado for at least ninety-one (91) days immediately preceding the filing of this Petition, in accordance with C.R.S. § 14-10-106. This Court has jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter of this action.

Marriage Information

The parties were lawfully married on [5. Date of Marriage] in [6. City and State of Marriage], and separated on [7. Date of Separation]. There are no minor children born of or adopted during this marriage.

Grounds for Dissolution

The marriage is irretrievably broken, and there is no reasonable prospect of reconciliation, in accordance with C.R.S. § 14-10-106. The marriage should be dissolved.

Property and Debt Division

The parties are unable to agree on the division of their marital property, assets, and debts. Petitioner requests that this Court equitably divide the parties' marital property and debts. The relevant marital assets and liabilities include: [8. Property and Debt Description]

Spousal Maintenance

The parties are unable to agree on spousal maintenance. Petitioner requests that the Court award spousal maintenance in an amount and for a duration that is fair and equitable, considering the factors set forth in C.R.S. § 14-10-114. Relevant facts include: [9. Spousal Maintenance Facts]

Request for Relief

WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests that this Court:

(a) enter a Decree of Dissolution of Marriage dissolving the marriage of the parties;
(b) equitably divide the parties' marital property and debts;
(c) award spousal maintenance as the Court deems fair and equitable;
(d) restore Petitioner's former name of [10. Former Name], if requested; and
(e) grant such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper.

Dated: [11. Date of Signing]

Verification

I, [3. Petitioner Full Name], declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief.

Executed this [12. Execution Date] day of [13. Execution Month, Year], at [14. City and State of Execution].

Uncontested Divorce with Children Sample See the agreement plus the parenting plan section in full.

Petition for Dissolution of Marriage — Uncontested with Children

IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE STATE OF COLORADO, COUNTY OF [1. County]

Case No: [2. Case Number]

[3. Petitioner Full Name], Petitioner, vs. [4. Respondent Full Name], Respondent.

Comes now the Petitioner, [3. Petitioner Full Name], and files this Petition for Dissolution of Marriage against the Respondent, [4. Respondent Full Name], and in support thereof respectfully states:

Jurisdiction and Residency

Petitioner has been domiciled in the State of Colorado for at least ninety-one (91) days immediately preceding the filing of this Petition, in accordance with C.R.S. § 14-10-106. This Court has jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter of this action.

Marriage Information

The parties were lawfully married on [5. Date of Marriage] in [6. City and State of Marriage], and separated on [7. Date of Separation].

There are [8. Number of Children] minor child(ren) born of or adopted during this marriage: [9. Children Names and Birthdates].

Grounds for Dissolution

The marriage is irretrievably broken, and there is no reasonable prospect of reconciliation, in accordance with C.R.S. § 14-10-106. The marriage should be dissolved.

Parental Responsibilities and Parenting Plan

The parties have reached a full agreement regarding the allocation of parental responsibilities, including parenting time and decision-making, for the minor child(ren), in accordance with the best interests of the child(ren) under C.R.S. § 14-10-124. The agreed parenting plan is as follows: [10. Parenting Plan Terms]

Child Support

The parties have reached an agreement on child support consistent with the Colorado Child Support Guidelines (C.R.S. § 14-10-115). The agreed monthly child support amount is [11. Child Support Amount], payable by [12. Paying Parent] to [13. Receiving Parent]. Additional terms: [14. Child Support Additional Terms]

Medical and Childcare Expenses

Unreimbursed medical, dental, vision, and childcare expenses for the minor child(ren) shall be shared as follows: [15. Medical and Childcare Terms]

Property and Debt Division

The parties have reached a full and complete agreement regarding the division of all marital property, assets, and debts. The terms of this division are as follows: [16. Property and Debt Division Terms]

Spousal Maintenance

The parties have agreed that spousal maintenance shall be as follows: [17. Spousal Maintenance Terms]

Request for Relief

WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests that this Court:

(a) enter a Decree of Dissolution of Marriage dissolving the marriage of the parties;
(b) approve the parties' Parenting Plan regarding parental responsibilities;
(c) order child support in accordance with the parties' agreement and the Colorado Child Support Guidelines;
(d) approve the parties' property and debt division;
(e) restore Petitioner's former name of [18. Former Name], if requested; and
(f) grant such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper.

Dated: [19. Date of Signing]

Verification

I, [3. Petitioner Full Name], declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief.

Executed this [20. Execution Date] day of [21. Execution Month, Year], at [22. City and State of Execution].

Contested Divorce with Children Sample See how custody and parenting terms appear in the full document.

Petition for Dissolution of Marriage — Contested with Children

IN THE DISTRICT COURT FOR THE STATE OF COLORADO, COUNTY OF [1. County]

Case No: [2. Case Number]

[3. Petitioner Full Name], Petitioner, vs. [4. Respondent Full Name], Respondent.

Comes now the Petitioner, [3. Petitioner Full Name], and files this Petition for Dissolution of Marriage against the Respondent, [4. Respondent Full Name], and in support thereof respectfully states:

Jurisdiction and Residency

Petitioner has been domiciled in the State of Colorado for at least ninety-one (91) days immediately preceding the filing of this Petition, in accordance with C.R.S. § 14-10-106. This Court has jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter of this action.

Marriage Information

The parties were lawfully married on [5. Date of Marriage] in [6. City and State of Marriage], and separated on [7. Date of Separation].

There are [8. Number of Children] minor child(ren) born of or adopted during this marriage: [9. Children Names and Birthdates].

Grounds for Dissolution

The marriage is irretrievably broken, and there is no reasonable prospect of reconciliation, in accordance with C.R.S. § 14-10-106. The marriage should be dissolved.

Parental Responsibilities and Parenting Time

The parties are unable to agree on the allocation of parental responsibilities, including parenting time and decision-making, for the minor child(ren). Petitioner requests that the Court allocate parental responsibilities in accordance with the best interests of the child(ren) under C.R.S. § 14-10-124. Relevant facts include: [10. Parental Responsibilities Dispute Facts]

Child Support

The parties are unable to agree on child support. Petitioner requests that the Court order child support in accordance with the Colorado Child Support Guidelines (C.R.S. § 14-10-115). Relevant facts include: [11. Child Support Facts]

Medical, Dental, and Childcare Expenses

Unreimbursed medical, dental, vision, and childcare expenses for the minor child(ren) shall be allocated as follows, or as the Court determines equitable: [12. Medical and Childcare Terms]

Property and Debt Division

The parties are unable to agree on the division of their marital property, assets, and debts. Petitioner requests that the Court equitably divide the parties' marital property and debts. The relevant marital assets and liabilities include: [13. Property and Debt Description]

Spousal Maintenance

The parties are unable to agree on spousal maintenance. Petitioner requests that the Court award spousal maintenance as the Court deems fair and equitable. Relevant facts include: [14. Spousal Maintenance Facts]

Request for Relief

WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests that this Court:

(a) enter a Decree of Dissolution of Marriage dissolving the marriage of the parties;
(b) allocate parental responsibilities in the best interests of the minor child(ren);
(c) order child support in accordance with the Colorado Child Support Guidelines;
(d) equitably divide the parties' marital property and debts;
(e) award spousal maintenance as the Court deems fair and equitable;
(f) restore Petitioner's former name of [15. Former Name], if requested; and
(g) grant such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper.

Dated: [16. Date of Signing]

Verification

I, [3. Petitioner Full Name], declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief.

Executed this [17. Execution Date] day of [18. Execution Month, Year], at [19. City and State of Execution].

At a Glance

Colorado divorce at a glance

Residency requirement 91 days
Waiting period 91 days
Filing fee $230
Grounds accepted Irretrievably broken (no-fault only)
Official forms JDF 1101 (Petition)

Confirm with your county before filing — fees and rules can vary.

Overview

Dissolution of marriage in Colorado

Colorado is a pure no-fault state: the only ground for divorce is that the marriage is irretrievably broken. You file the JDF 1101 Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with the District Court in the county where you live. After your spouse is served, a mandatory 91-day waiting period runs before the court can finalize the decree — and unlike many states, it cannot be shortened.

Eligibility is a mirror of that: 91 days of Colorado residency before you file. Property is divided equitably, meaning fairly rather than automatically 50/50. Colorado also uses its own vocabulary — custody is called “allocation of parental responsibilities,” covering both parenting time and decision-making, and alimony is called spousal maintenance.

Child support follows the Colorado Child Support Guidelines under C.R.S. § 14-10-115. If you file jointly as co-petitioners, the 91-day wait runs from the filing date instead of service, which can shave time off the overall process. The filing fee is $230 plus a small e-filing surcharge, and the JDF forms come from the Colorado Judicial Branch.

Official court source: Colorado Judicial Branch