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JDF 1031

Petition for Parental Responsibilities (Custody)

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective September 1, 2024

This form is a request to the court about who should have the main responsibility for the children. It asks for details about the people involved, the children, and the history of the children's living situations.

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This form is used when filing a case related to custody, which is a type of family law matter.

Either party may file.

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form is a Petition for Parental Responsibilities, which is used to ask the court about who should have the main responsibility for the children.
Does this form ask for money?
The text does not mention any filing fees or costs associated with submitting this form.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect September 1, 2024.

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