Jdf525 affidavit abandonment 2025

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The document is a legal form used in the District Court and Denver Juvenile Court of Colorado for the adoption of a child. It includes an Affidavit of Abandonment, where the custodial birth parent or adoptive relative states that the birth parent has failed to provide support or has abandoned the child for over a year. It also verifies that the child is not involved in any pending dependency and neglect proceedings, and requires signatures from the petitioner(s) and a notary public.

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Click ‘Get Form’ to open the jdf525 affidavit abandonment in the editor.
Begin by entering the name of the person(s) seeking to adopt in the designated field at the top of the form.
Fill in your contact information, including your address, phone number, and email. This is essential for court communication.
In the 'AFFIDAVIT OF ABANDONMENT' section, clearly state the name of the custodial birth parent or legal custodian. Indicate whether they have failed to provide support or have abandoned the child for over a year by checking the appropriate box.
If applicable, confirm that you have had physical custody of the child for at least one year by providing any necessary details.
Complete the verification section by signing and dating where indicated. Ensure all names are printed clearly.
Finally, if required, have your document notarized by a Clerk/Notary Public to validate your affidavit.

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What is an affidavit of abandonment?

An affidavit of child abandonment can support your custody case by documenting the other parents prolonged absence and lack of contact. Include specific dates, durations, and attempts to communicate. File this affidavit with the family court handling your custody matter.

What is the purpose of an Affidavit?

An affidavit is a sworn statement a person makes before a notary or officer of the court outside of the court asserting that certain facts are true to the best of that persons knowledge. Affidavits by both plaintiff/prosecutor and defense witnesses are usually collected in preparation for a trial.

What is the period of abandonment?

Court Procedure One parent has left the child in the care and custody of the other parent for a period of one year without any provision for the childs support, or without communication from the parent, with the intent on the part of the parent to abandon the child.

What is the child abandonment law in Colorado?

An affidavit, a sworn factual statement used as legal evidence, cannot be formally cancelled like a contract.

What is an example of abandonment?

Examples of abandonment may include: A relative who takes care of a vulnerable adult, who cannot walk, leaves that vulnerable adult alone in a wheelchair for hours without access to food or water.