Step 4 - Prepare
Forms
Forms Kit
- A packet with all the basic forms you need.
- Individual Forms
- Certificate of Compliance - JDF 1104
- Let the Judge know you exchanged financial paperwork.
- Sworn Financial Statement - JDF 1111
- Your financial information.
- Financial Supporting Schedules - JDF 1111SS
- Use as needed.
- Support your Sworn Financial Statement.
- Parenting Plan - JDF 1113
- Your proposed parenting plan.
- Child Support Order - JDF 1117
- Just fill out the case caption.
- Certification of Mediation Compliance - JDF 1337
- Lets the Judge know you finished mediation.
- Certificate of Compliance - JDF 1104
Learn More about FIling Out Forms
Terms
Discovery
- Parties exchange information with each other.
- You use this information to present your case to the Judge.
Parties: A term referring to the Petitioner and the Respondent together.
File & Serve: A phrase meaning you file the document to the court and give a copy to the other parties.
Temporary Orders Hearing
A hearing where the Judge will:
- Make a short-term parenting plan.
- Set the child support payment.
These orders will last until the final decision is made.
Status Conference
What is this?
At the Initial Status Conference:
- A Court Facilitator will review the status of your case.
- The Court may order you to go to mediation.
- The Court may schedule a Temporary Orders Hearing at this time.
When is it?
Within 42 days from the start of the case.
Look at the Case Management Order or Notice of Initial Status Conference. These documents will have:
- Either the time and location of the hearing. Or,
- Information on how to schedule the conference.
Who goes?
- The parties will meet with a Judge or a Family Court Facilitator.
- Do NOT bring your kid(s) to this meeting.
What do I bring?
File & serve these forms and bring a copy to the Conference:
- Certificate of Compliance - JDF 1104
- Note - Do not file any of the attachments.
- Sworn Financial Statement - JDF 1111 SC
- Parenting Plan - JDF 1113
- Note - Only if it is completed by both parties.
- Child Support Order - JDF 1117
Video
Case Orientation and Initial Status Conference Video
- Specific for the 18th Judicial District:
- Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert, and Lincoln counties.
- General info applies to all.
- 16 minutes.
Parenting Class
You must attend a parenting class.
When you finish, file a Certificate of Completion.
- Note - Some classes may submit the certificate for you.
Go to Mediation
When you finish, file a:
Learn More about Mediation and ADR
Next Steps
- Next - Hearing
- Back - File or Respond
- Go to Case Overview