Colorado's 64 counties are grouped into judicial districts. You file your dissolution in the District Court for the county where you (or your spouse) live, and your case gets a "DR" case number. The law is identical statewide; only the local routines differ.

Colorado runs its trial courts through judicial districts, each covering one or more counties. Your dissolution is filed in the District Court for the proper county, generally where you or your spouse lives, and the case is labeled "DR" for "domestic relations" (for example, a number like 2026DR001234). Because every district applies the same state statutes, the legal substance of your divorce won't change based on which courthouse hears it. What does vary, district to district and even judge to judge, is the day-to-day routine: how fast the Initial Status Conference is set, whether and when mediation is ordered, which parenting-class providers are approved, and whether appearances are in person or virtual.

One important recent change: in January 2025, the large 18th Judicial District was split, creating the new 23rd District. When you look up your court, find approved providers, or check your case online, make sure you're using your current, correct district.

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