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JDF 530

Notice & Summons (Adult Adoption)

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective June 1, 2023

This form is a Notice and Summons used to officially start an adult adoption case. It tells the person being adopted that they have been formally notified and must file a response with the court.

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This form is used when someone is starting an adult adoption case in the court. It notifies the person who is being adopted about the legal action.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

What does this form do?
This form serves as a notice and summons for an adult adoption case. It requires the person being adopted to file an Answer/Consent form with the court. Shine the form is used to start the legal process for an adult adoption.
What documents come with this form?
The documents served with this form include the Petition for Adult Adoption (JDF 528) and the Consent/Answer for Adult Adoption (JDF 529).
What happens if I don't file a response?
The form states that if the Answer and Consent for Adult Adoption are not filed within 21 days after service, the adult adoption action will be dismissed.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect June 1, 2023.

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