Get Co Jdf 425 2017-2025

The CO JDF 425 is a crucial document for initiating a name change for a minor child in Colorado. This guide will provide clear and detailed instructions on how to accurately fill out this form online.

Follow the steps to complete the CO JDF 425 accurately.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it for editing.
2. Identify the type of court by selecting either County Court, District Court, or Denver Juvenile Court. This will determine where the petition is filed.
3. Fill in the court address in the designated field. Ensure that the address corresponds to the chosen court type.
4. In the section labeled 'In the Matter of the Petition of', enter your name as the Parent or Petitioner requesting the name change.
5. Specify the minor child’s current name in the appropriate fields: First Name, Middle Name, and Last Name.
6. In the field for 'to Change the Child’s Name to', provide the new name you wish the minor child to adopt.
7. Designate whether you are an attorney or a party without an attorney by checking the corresponding box. Then, enter the name, address, phone number, fax number, email, and Attorney Registration number if applicable.
8. Complete the case number and division, if already available, in the specified fields.
9. If applicable, fill in the courtroom information where the hearing will take place.
10. In the 'NOTICE TO NON-CUSTODIAL PARENT BY PUBLICATION' section, write the name of the non-custodial parent to whom the notice will be directed.
11. Record the date, time, and location of the scheduled hearing in the designated fields.
12. Conclude by signing and printing your name in the provided signature area, followed by your address.
13. Once completed, you can save the changes, download the form, print it, or share it with the necessary parties.

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