The short version
The reviewed Colorado profile lists court filing fees as $260 petition / $146 response (C.R.S. 13-32-101); service/copy fees separate, separate from DivorceReady document preparation pricing. Service, certified copies, e-filing, and local clerk fees may also apply.
Check the filing fee
Confirm the current Colorado court fee with the clerk or official filing portal.
Estimate service costs
Decide whether service, waiver, acceptance, or sheriff/process-server costs may apply.
Prepare documents
Use DivorceReady to prepare state-specific paperwork when your case is eligible and uncontested.
Keep receipts
Save court, service, copy, and e-filing receipts after filing.
Colorado court filing fee
The current DivorceReady state profile lists the Colorado court filing fee as $260 petition / $146 response (C.R.S. 13-32-101); service/copy fees separate. Fees can change, and county-specific charges may apply, so customers should confirm the current fee with the filing court before submitting documents.
Other costs to plan for
Uncontested divorce costs can also include service of process, notarization, copies, certified copies, e-filing service charges, payment processing fees, and travel or hearing costs.
How flat-fee document preparation fits
DivorceReady is designed to separate document preparation from court fees. Customers answer guided questions, review answers before checkout, and download the completed Colorado packet after payment.
Document packet preview
What DivorceReady helps prepare for Colorado
PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE OR LEGAL SEPARATION
JDF 1011
JDF 1012 — Summons (waived for joint filings); JDF 1013 — Waiver of Service
Notice, waiver, acceptance, or service paperwork where available
SEPARATION AGREEMENT
Property, debts, support, and agreed divorce terms
DECREE OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE
Final judgment, decree, or order template for court review
PARENTING PLAN AND CHILD SUPPORT ORDER
Included when minor children are part of the case
Colorado filing checklist
Self-represented filing steps and court-fee reminders
Source-backed legal information
Colorado Authority & Review Notes
This page is maintained for self-represented uncontested divorce filers and is checked against official court, clerk, and e-filing resources where available.
Last reviewed
August 31, 2026
Next scheduled check: November 29, 2026
Reviewed by
DivorceReady Editorial Review Team
Editorial QC, source checks, and product-language review.
Attorney review
Prepared for future reviewer attribution
Attorney-review structure prepared; no attorney reviewer is currently assigned.
What DivorceReady Prepares
- Colorado divorce petition, complaint, or dissolution starter documents based on the selected package.
- Service, waiver, acceptance, or notice documents where those documents are part of the self-represented filing path.
- Settlement, final decree, parenting, name restoration, and filing checklist materials when the user selects an eligible package.
What Users Must File/Pay Separately
- File the signed document packet with the Colorado court, clerk, or approved e-filing portal after purchase and review.
- Pay court filing fees, service fees, certified copies, and e-filing provider fees directly to the court, clerk, sheriff/constable, process server, or filing vendor.
- Confirm local clerk instructions, signatures, notarization, service, hearing, and final-decree procedures before filing.
Official Sources Cited
DivorceReady.online is a self-help document preparation service. We are not a law firm, do not provide legal advice, do not represent customers in court, and are not affiliated with any court. Customers are responsible for reviewing, signing, filing, serving, and paying all court or provider fees required by their filing office.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to file for divorce in Colorado?
The reviewed state profile lists the court filing fee as $260 petition / $146 response (C.R.S. 13-32-101); service/copy fees separate, but county and clerk fees can vary and change over time.
Is DivorceReady a subscription?
No. DivorceReady is built around flat-fee document preparation, with court filing fees paid separately.
Can DivorceReady give legal advice about my Colorado divorce?
No. DivorceReady is a document preparation service, not a law firm. The content is general self-help information and does not replace advice from a licensed attorney.
Are Colorado court filing fees included?
No. DivorceReady document preparation pricing is separate. Court filing fees, service fees, certified copies, and local clerk charges are paid separately to the court or provider. The reviewed state profile currently lists the filing fee as $260 petition / $146 response (C.R.S. 13-32-101); service/copy fees separate.