INSTRUCTIONS: COLORADO CONSENT OF PARENT (Form JDF 825)

The form discussed in this article is filed by a Colorado parent to consent to the appointment of a nominated guardian. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the Colorado Judicial Branch.

Colorado Consent Of Parent JDF 825 Step 1: Check the first box if filing in district court.

Colorado Consent Of Parent JDF 825 Step 2: Check the second box if filing in Denver Probate Court.

Colorado Consent Of Parent JDF 825 Step 3: On the first blank line, enter the name of the county in which the court is located.

Colorado Consent Of Parent JDF 825 Step 4: Where indicated, enter the court address.

Colorado Consent Of Parent JDF 825 Step 5: In the second box, enter the name of the minor.

Colorado Consent Of Parent JDF 825 Step 6: In the third box, enter the name of your attorney, as well as their address, phone number, fax number, email address and attorney registration number. If not represented by an attorney, instead enter your name, address, phone number, email address and fax number.

Colorado Consent Of Parent JDF 825 Step 7: In the fourth box, enter the case number, division and courtroom.

Colorado Consent Of Parent JDF 825 Step 8: On the next blank line, enter your name.

Colorado Consent Of Parent JDF 825 Step 9: On the next blank line, enter the name of the nominated guardian.

Colorado Consent Of Parent JDF 825 Step 10: If you are consenting to a guardianship with restrictions, check the next box and detail your restrictions.

Colorado Consent Of Parent JDF 825 Step 11: On the next blank line, enter your signature and the date.

Colorado Consent Of Parent JDF 825 Step 12: On the next blank line, enter your street address.

Colorado Consent Of Parent JDF 825 Step 13: On the next blank line, enter your city, state and zip code.

Colorado Consent Of Parent JDF 825 Step 14: On the next blank line, enter your daytime phone number.

Colorado Consent Of Parent JDF 825 Step 15: The form should be sworn to in the presence of a notary public or deputy clerk, who will complete the bottom of the document by entering the county, the date, the date on which their commission expires and their signature.