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Response to the Petition (annulment/invalidity)

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective May 1, 2024

This form is used to respond to a court petition regarding annulment or invalidity. It asks the respondent to state whether they believe the petitioner's request should be granted and to provide information about the case and their own contact details.

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Where this fits in a case

Respond

Stage: Respond

This form is used by a respondent in a case concerning annulment or invalidity. It is filed to formally respond to the initial petition filed by the other party.

Usually filed by the person responding.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The respondent fills out this form. The petitioner is the person who started the case. Great care should be taken to fill out the sections correctly. Great care should be taken to fill out the sections correctly.
Does this form ask for financial details?
Yes, the form asks the respondent to state if they want the court to make orders about property, debts, and child support. It also has a section for spousal support.
Is a lawyer required to file this?
The form has a space for a lawyer's signature, but the section for the verified signature is for the person filing it. The form does not state if a lawyer is required.

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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