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JDF1018

Affidavit for Decree without Appearance

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective May 1, 2024

This form is an affidavit used to ask the court to issue a final judgment (Decree) without needing a formal court hearing. It requires the parties to confirm several details about the case, such as where they have lived and if they have agreed on issues like property or children.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used when the parties involved in a family case believe they have settled all the issues and want the judge to sign the final orders without a hearing.

Either party may file.

Common questions

What is the purpose of this form?
This form is used to ask the court to issue a Decree without needing a hearing in court. It requires the parties to certify that certain agreements have been reached. Great care must be taken to fill out all sections accurately.
Do I need a lawyer to file this?
The form has spaces for lawyer signatures, but the document allows for signatures from both the Petitioner and Respondent, suggesting it can be used by self-represented people.

Revision history

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

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