INSTRUCTIONS: COLORADO PETITION FOR DECLARATION OF INVALIDITY OF MARRIAGE (Form JDF 1601)

There are ten established reasons that a marriage can be declared invalid in the state of Colorado. If you meet these criteria, you can file a petition for declaration of invalidity of marriage. This form, numbered JDF 1601, should be submitted to the family court in your area along with a Form JDF 1600, which summarizes the basic facts of your case. Both can be found on the website of Colorado's court system.

Colorado Petition For Declaration Of Invalidity Of Marriage JDF 1601 Step 1: At the top of page one, enter both parties' names and all other information requested. Indicate whether this petition is being filed by one person against another or jointly.

Colorado Petition For Declaration Of Invalidity Of Marriage JDF 1601 Step 2: On the first page, check the box next to the reason for the invalidity of your marriage.

Colorado Petition For Declaration Of Invalidity Of Marriage JDF 1601 Step 3: In section two, indicate where and when the marriage took place. Provide a brief explanation of why your marriage is invalid and when you became aware of this.

Colorado Petition For Declaration Of Invalidity Of Marriage JDF 1601 Step 4: In sections three and four, provide the full names, contact information and addresses for both spouses.

Colorado Petition For Declaration Of Invalidity Of Marriage JDF 1601 Step 5: In section five, write the date and place of the marriage ceremony.

Colorado Petition For Declaration Of Invalidity Of Marriage JDF 1601 Step 6: In sections six through eight, list all information requested about children involved in the marriage.

Colorado Petition For Declaration Of Invalidity Of Marriage JDF 1601 Step 7: In section nine, detail protection or restraining orders issued in the last two years.

Colorado Petition For Declaration Of Invalidity Of Marriage JDF 1601 Step 8: Note any benefits being received in section ten.

Colorado Petition For Declaration Of Invalidity Of Marriage JDF 1601 Step 9: In section eleven, list any issues you wish for the court to rule on that cannot be privately resolved. Note what name you wish to have following separation in section twelve.

Colorado Petition For Declaration Of Invalidity Of Marriage JDF 1601 Step 10: Sign and date the form when directed to by a notary or court clerk.