Instructions For A Non-Expedited Relinquishment

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR A NON-EXPEDITED RELINQUISHMENT
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.
GENERAL INFORMATION
 The Petitioner must be 18 years of age or older.
 Your case should be filed in the county where you reside or where the child resides. If a child placement
agency is involved, the case may be filed in the county where the child placement agency is located.
 A final order by the court removes the relinquishing parent or parents of all legal rights and obligations they may
have with respect to the child relinquished. It does not modify the child’s status as an heir at law, which stops
only upon a final decree of adoption.
 For additional information, please review §§19-5-100.2. – 19-5-203 of the Colorado Revised Statutes.
 If you have a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to access the courts, please contact your local
ADA Coordinator. Contact information can be obtained from the following website:
COMMON TERMS
 Petition:
Document officially commences the Relinquishment process.
 Petitioner:
The person or persons filing a Petition for Relinquishment.
 Respondent:
The person who files a response to the Petition for Relinquishment.
 Service of Process:
The official means by which a party is notified that a document has been filed
against him/her and provided a copy of the document and a description of the
person’s rights and obligations as a party to the case.
 Diligent Efforts:
Efforts to locate an individual to complete personal service; including contacting
friends, family, business associates; completing an internet search; and attempting
personal service by a process server, police department or sheriff’s office.
 Hearing Date:
The date that the Petitioner, Co-Petitioner/Respondent and child must appear in
Court.
 Return Date:
The date by which the Respondent must file his/her answer (listed on the Notice).
 Relinquishment:
Voluntary consent to the termination of one's parental rights. It is also called
"Voluntary Termination of Parental Rights"
In legal terms, “may” is defined as “optional” or “can”.
 May:
 Shall:
In legal terms, “shall” is defined as “required”.
If you do not understand this information, please contact an attorney
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