Summons For Divorce Or Legal Separation {JDF 1012}

JDF 1012 - SUMMONS (DIVORCE OR LEGAL SEPARATION). This form is used in Colorado District Courts for family cases. It notifies the respondent that they are part of a family court case and will receive a document called a Petition from the petitioner, outlining the case details and the petitioner's requests. The respondent must file a written response to the Petition within 21 days of receiving the summons, with exceptions for cases served outside of Colorado or by publication, extending the deadline to 35 days. The summons includes instructions on how to respond, including using form JDF 1015, filing online or by mail, and paying the filing fee or requesting a fee waiver. Failure to respond may result in the court deciding the case without input from the respondent. Additionally, the summons outlines automatic court orders (temporary injunctions) that the respondent must obey until the case is finalized, dismissed, or the court changes the orders. These include directives regarding marital property, peace disturbance, child custody, and insurance policies. The summons also notes the option for genetic testing and the importance of submitting results before the court establishes parentage and issues final orders. www.FormsWorkflow.com