G.  Default Judgments

C.R.C.P. 121 § 1-14.
The court may proceed on a motion for default judgment in D&N cases, adoption cases, and paternity and support cases. A motion for default must be accompanied by the following:
  • Original summons showing valid service on the respondent;
  • If service is by publication, a showing that the respondent was properly served by single publication in the county where the case is pending;
  • An affidavit showing:
    • Venue is proper, and
    • Respondent is not a minor, not an incompetent person, nor an office or agency of the State of Colorado, nor in military service.  The affidavit must be executed by the attorney for the moving party on the basis of reasonable inquiry.
  • If respondent is in military service, the court shall:
    • Require additional evidence or proceedings that will protect the interests of the respondent;
    • Appoint an attorney when necessary or upon application (expenses are paid by the moving party but taxable as costs awarded to the moving party as part of the judgment).
  • A proposed form of judgment that recites:
    • The name of the parties to whom judgment is granted;
    • The names of the parties against whom judgment is being taken;
    • Venue has been considered and is proper; and
    • The judgment rendered.
C.R.S. § 19-3-503(8)(b)
In a D&N adjudication, the motion for default must state that the person cannot be found after due diligence. Service by publication must be completed not less than five days before the hearing.

C.R.S. § 19-3-603
In a D&N termination, an affidavit must state what efforts have been made to locate the parent(s) of the child. The affidavit must be filed not less than ten days before the hearing.

C.R.S. § 19-5-105(5)
C.R.J.P. 6.1
In an adoption termination, an affidavit must state what efforts have been made to locate the missing parent(s) of the child. Service by publication must be completed not less than thirty days before the hearing.

C.R.S. § 19-6-103(3)
C.R.C.P. 4(g)
In a paternity and support adjudication, the motion for default must state that the person cannot be found after due diligence. Service by publication must be completed at least ten days before the hearing.