Q: What all do I need to file to contest an adoption in Colorado?
A:
As you have stated it, it is impossible to answer this question.
That will depend on whether the adoption has been completed or not first. If it has, then it depends on how long ago it was completed to determine whether you even still can appeal it.
If it has not been completed, then you would definitely still have time to contest it. What you need to file is very dependent upon your grounds for contesting it. I am assuming that you are one of the biological parents, otherwise you most likely do have have standing and therefore will not be allowed to even be heard.
As a very general statement, but the most that can be said in response to the question as posed, you would need to file a response letting the Court know you don't agree with the adoption. You will need to tell the Court why you don't agree and be prepared to provide evidence related to your reason.
I strongly encourage you to obtain the assistance of an experienced adoption attorney to proceed with this. While the adoption process is relatively straight forward when there is no contest, a contest makes it a whole different ball game. With stakes this high, you want to be sure you don't make mistakes.
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