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Dissolving a Civil Union

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These standard instructions are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice about your case. If you choose to represent yourself, you are bound by the same rules and procedures as an attorney.

Dissolving a Civil Union Forms

Colorado Judicial Branch has compiled all forms required for Dissolving a Civil Union.

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About Dissolving a Civil Union

Use the forms and instructions in this section to learn how to end a civil union, how to enforce court orders related to a civil union, how to change a legal separation to a divorce, and how to register an out-of-state civil union divorce order.

How to Change Your Name Back to Your Maiden Name

If you are dissolving your civil union, and you want to change your name back to your maiden name, make sure to let the court know by filling out question #20 on JDF 1250 Petition for Dissolution of Civil Union or Legal Separation.

If you do not change your name back to your maiden name as part of the dissolution of civil union process, it will be much more difficult to make the change later, as you will be required to go through a separate name change process.

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