Get Co Jdf 1703 2013-2026

This guide provides comprehensive instructions for completing the CO JDF 1703, the petition for allocation of parental responsibilities to grandparents in Colorado. Whether you have legal experience or not, this step-by-step approach will help you navigate the form with confidence.

Follow the steps to successfully complete the form.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the editor.
2. Enter the court name and address at the top of the form. This information identifies the court handling your case.
3. Fill in the section titled 'In re the Parental Responsibilities concerning,' and provide the name of the minor child or children involved.
4. Complete the 'Petitioner(s)' section with your full legal name as the grandparent, address, contact number, and email. Indicate your relationship to the minor child(ren).
5. If there is a co-petitioner, provide their information in the second 'Information about Petitioner' section, as above.
6. Switch to the 'Information about Respondent' section, and fill out the full legal name, contact information, and relationship of the child(ren)'s parent(s) or other guardians.
7. List each minor child, their current address, sex, date of birth, and social security number in the respective fields.
8. Identify where the child(ren) have lived over the past five years, noting the names, addresses, time periods, and relationships of individuals they have lived with.
9. Provide your reasons for requesting allocation of parental responsibilities in a clear and concise manner.
10. List any prior proceedings related to custody, visitation, or parental responsibilities that you have been a part of, including relevant court names and case numbers.
11. Indicate any known proceedings that could affect your case using the appropriate section.
12. Fill in the required notice of any prior protection or restraining orders affecting any parties involved in this matter.
13. Complete any information regarding past or current criminal child abuse cases if applicable.
14. Sign and date the document in the verification and acknowledgment section. If applicable, have your attorney sign as well.
15. Finally, save your changes, and you can choose to download, print, or share the completed form as needed.

Begin your document submission by completing the CO JDF 1703 online today.