How to Fill Out Form JDF 1407

Form JDF 1407 at a glance

What it is: JDF 1407 is the Motion Stipulation to Relocate Children. Mark Motion or Stipulation.

Who signs: Signatures are by the Petitioner, the Respondent (or co-petitioner), or both parties if both parties sign and file together (stipulation).

A filled-in Form JDF 1407 example: a petitioner asks to relocate two children

Form JDF 1407 example filled out, example: a petitioner asks to relocate two children
Jane Ann Sample files JDF 1407 to relocate her two children. As petitioner, she asks to relocate them to Sampleville, Colorado, on June 1, 2026. The picture shows the filled first page, and its names and figures are sample values. She has notified the respondent in writing, has provided a revised Parenting Plan, and says the move is in the children's best interests because the new home is near their school and extended family. Under the last plan she has 200 overnights per year and the respondent has 165. She filed no motion in the last two years, so the outcome boxes stay empty in Motion to modify the Parenting Plan/Order in the last two years. Only the petitioner requests it, so the Respondent and Both parties boxes stay empty in The Petitioner, Respondent (or co-petitioner) or Both parties requests. No restrictions exist, so the lines stay empty in Restrictions currently exist. No protection or restraining orders exist, so nothing goes in Required Notice of Prior Protection/Restraining Orders after No. She asks for no change to child support, so Check only if applicable stays empty. She mails the respondent a copy, so the other boxes stay empty in Certificate of Service. She has no lawyer and files alone, so the lawyer lines and the respondent lines stay empty in Signatures. She files alone and asks the court, so the Motion box is marked and the Stipulation box stays empty. Her case already has a number, so Case Details holds a made-up number, division and courtroom.

How to fill out Form JDF 1407, box by box

A. Court

Form JDF 1407 example filled out, a. Court

In A. Court, mark District or Juvenile, then enter the County and the Mailing Address.

B. Parties to the Case

Form JDF 1407 example filled out, b. Parties to the Case

In B. Parties to the Case, enter both the Petitioner and the Respondent (or Co-petitioner).

C. Filed by

Form JDF 1407 example filled out, c. Filed by

In C. Filed by, enter the Name, Mailing Address, Phone and Email.

D. Case Details

Form JDF 1407 example filled out, d. Case Details

In D. Case Details, enter the Number, Division and Courtroom.

The Petitioner, Respondent (or co-petitioner) or Both parties requests

Form JDF 1407 example filled out, the Petitioner, Respondent (or co-petitioner) or Both parties requests

Mark Petitioner, Respondent (or co-petitioner) or Both parties as the one that requests that the permanent residence of the child(ren) be changed pursuant to C.R.S. § 14-10-129(1)(a)(II). This would substantially change the geographical ties between the child(ren) and the other party. A change to the Parenting Plan and Support Orders is also requested as needed. In 1, mark Petitioner or Co-Petitioner/Respondent as the one who requests to relocate the child(ren) to: (city), (State), on (date).

Information about Petitioner and Respondent (or co-Petitioner)

Form JDF 1407 example filled out, information about Petitioner and Respondent (or co-Petitioner)

In 2, under Information about Petitioner, enter the Date of Birth, Current Mailing Address, City, State & Zip, Phone Number and Email.

In 3, under Information about Respondent (or co-Petitioner), enter each of the Date of Birth, Current Mailing Address, City, State & Zip, Phone Number and Email.

The parties have minor child(ren)

Form JDF 1407 example filled out, the parties have minor child(ren)

In 4, enter the number of minor child(ren) on the line, then the Full Name of Child, Present Address, Sex and Date of Birth.

The last Parenting Plan/Order and overnights

Form JDF 1407 example filled out, the last Parenting Plan/Order and overnights

In 5, enter the date the last Parenting Plan/Order regarding the residence of the minor child(ren) was entered, and attach that Parenting Plan/Order.

In 6, under the terms of the last Parenting Plan/Order, enter both: the overnights per year the Petitioner has with the child(ren) and the overnights per year the Co-Petitioner/Respondent has with the child(ren).

Motion to modify the Parenting Plan/Order in the last two years

Form JDF 1407 example filled out, motion to modify the Parenting Plan/Order in the last two years

In 7, mark Yes or No: a motion to modify the Parenting Plan/Order has been filed within the last two years. If Yes, please identify the outcome of that motion: Ordered by Court or Denied by the Court.

Notified the other party and provided a revised Parenting Plan

Form JDF 1407 example filled out, notified the other party and provided a revised Parenting Plan

In 8, mark I have or have not notified the other party in writing of my request to relocate the child(ren).

In 9, mark I have or have not provided a revised Parenting Plan to address the issues presented with the relocation.

Restrictions currently exist

Form JDF 1407 example filled out, restrictions currently exist

In 10, mark Yes or No: restrictions currently exist in the current Parenting Plan/Order regarding relocation of the child(ren)'s residence. If Yes, please identify them.

The relocation or change of residence is in the best interests of the child(ren) because

Form JDF 1407 example filled out, the relocation or change of residence is in the best interests of the child(ren) because

In 11, enter on the lines that the relocation or change of residence is in the best interests of the child(ren) because:

Required Notice of Prior Protection/Restraining Orders

Form JDF 1407 example filled out, required Notice of Prior Protection/Restraining Orders

In 12, mark No or Yes: have any Temporary or Permanent Protection/Restraining Orders to prevent domestic abuse or any Criminal Protection/Restraining Orders or Emergency Protection Orders been issued against either party within two years prior to the filing of this petition? If your answer was Yes, complete the following:

If Yes, mark Temporary or Permanent, enter who it was issued against, the County, the State and the case number, and the subject matter of the Civil Protection/Restraining Order or Emergency Protection Order.

Check only if applicable

Form JDF 1407 example filled out, check only if applicable

In 13, check only if applicable: due to this request to relocate the minor child(ren) and to modify the Parenting Plan, child support is also requested to be modified. Under the current child support order, mark the Petitioner's or Co-Petitioner's/Respondent's child support obligation, enter the obligation, and mark how it is paid: weekly, bi-weekly, twice a month, monthly or Other. Mark if the new child support obligation requested is or is not more than a 10% change from the current child support order. Mark if the child support worksheet that shows what the new child support obligation should be is completed. The child support worksheet is attached to this Motion. Mark if current Sworn Financial Statements are attached.

Certificate of Service

Form JDF 1407 example filled out, certificate of Service

Skip 14, Certificate of Service, if both parties sign and file together (stipulation).

In Certificate of Service, enter the date (enter date) that I gave a copy of this document to the other parties, and select at least one way: Colorado Courts E-Filing, Email or Fax to, Regular Mail, addressed to (name, full address), or Hand Delivery, to (name, place).

Signatures

Form JDF 1407 example filled out, signatures

Under 15, Signatures, the Petitioner enters the Print Name and the Date and signs the Signature line; a lawyer, if any, signs the Lawyer Signature line and enters the Date.

The Respondent (or co-petitioner) enters the Print Name and the Date and signs the Signature line; a lawyer, if any, signs the Lawyer Signature line and enters the Date.

Common questions about Form JDF 1407

Is there a deadline?

Note to Responding Party: If you disagree with this Motion, you must file a written response (JDF 1315) within 21 days of the service date found in Section 14.

Sources

[1] JDF 1407 Motion/Stipulation to Relocate Children (R: May 17, 2023), Colorado Judicial Branch (the Official source link on this page).

Form Jdf 1407 PDF Details

Dealing with family law matters, especially when it concerns the well-being and location of minor children, can be both delicate and complex. The JDF 1407 form, utilized in the Colorado judicial system, serves as a crucial document for those seeking to modify the living arrangements of children under the umbrella of parental responsibilities. This form, known fully as the "Verified Motion Stipulation to Relocate Minor Child(ren) Pursuant to §14-10-129(1)(a)(II), C.R.S.," enables either or both parties in a parental responsibilities case to request the court's permission for a child’s relocation, which substantially changes their geographical ties to the other parent. This form requires a detailed account of the proposed new location, reasons for the move, and its intended benefits for the child, along with confirming the current custodial arrangements as defined by overnight stays per year. If one has not notified the other parent or hasn't proposed a revised parenting plan, this form takes on even greater significance. It also addresses the financial aspects related to the move, including the modification of child support payments. Moreover, aspects of safety and legal protection for the child and family are not overlooked, requiring disclosures about any existing protection or restraining orders. In essence, the JDF 1407 form represents a legal pathway for addressing crucial changes in a child's life, balancing the need for parental decision-making with the child’s best interests and safety.

QuestionAnswer
Form NameForm Jdf 1407
Form Length3 pages
Fillable?Yes
Fillable fields120
Avg. time to fill out45 sec
Other namesSubscribed, affirmed, worksheet, Respondent