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Divorce in Colorado: forms, cost, and how to file

A plain-English overview of getting an uncontested divorce in Colorado — the residency rule, the no-fault ground, the filing fee, and the official forms — from LawCat, a free service built by attorneys.

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Colorado divorce at a glance

No-fault ground
Pure no-fault state: irretrievable breakdown is the only ground. 91-day mandatory waiting period from service/joint filing (cannot be waived). Residency: 91 days domicile.
Filing fee
$230 petitioner + $116 co-petitioner/respondent. Fee waiver: JDF 205 motion + JDF 206 finding/order.
Child support
Income shares (C.R.S. 14-10-115); Worksheet A (JDF 1820M, sole care) / Worksheet B (JDF 1821M, shared care) - Excel-based official worksheets.
E-filing (self-represented)
Colorado Courts E-Filing - self-represented parties can register a free account and e-file domestic relations cases (recent expansion); optional. Attorneys mandatory.
County differences
Low - JDF forms are uniform statewide; some districts add case-management/ISC orders but not substitute forms.
Official statewide forms
YES - statewide JDF series with official instruction packets: JDF 1099 (instructions, no children) / JDF 1100 (instructions, with children); JDF 1101 Petition, JDF 1102 Summons, JDF 1104 Case Information Sheet, JDF…

Official source: Colorado court forms & self-help. Always confirm current forms and fees with the court before filing.

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Most “online divorce” sites charge $137–$499 for the same public court forms, and some add monthly fees. LawCat gives document preparation away because it is built by a law firm that helps people who later decide they want an attorney. You keep the free documents either way.

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Colorado divorce FAQ

Do I need a lawyer to get divorced in Colorado?

No. Colorado allows you to file for divorce yourself (pro se). LawCat prepares your Colorado divorce documents free, and you pay only the court’s filing fee. You can hire an attorney at any point if your case becomes complicated.

How long do I have to live in Colorado to file for divorce?

Check Colorado’s residency requirement with the official court source before filing.

How much does it cost to file for divorce in Colorado?

$230 petitioner + $116 co-petitioner/respondent. Fee waiver: JDF 205 motion + JDF 206 finding/order. With LawCat your documents are free, so the filing fee is typically your only unavoidable cost — and it can often be waived if you can’t afford it.

This page is general information about Colorado’s court process, not legal advice for your situation, and LawCat is not a law firm. Forms and fees change — verify with the official court source above. Reviewed 2026.