Denver, CO asked in Divorce for Colorado

Q: is it easier to agree separate all accounts etc before filing divorce We have already done Initial Status Conference

we are trying to do the JDF 1111... but we have negotiated ourselves and agree on all matters... do we still have to do the jdf 1111? .... and Is it better and easier to delay the deadline for that form... and go ahead and separate all of our accounts first... Then file whatever other forms?

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John Hyland Barrett III
John Hyland Barrett III
Answered
  • Louisville, CO
  • Licensed in Colorado

A: You still need to do all the mandatory disclosures, including the JDF 1111, Sworn Financial Affidavit. That's why they are called "mandatory". The court will need to approve your agreement. It needs the Sworn financial statements in order to do so.

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