C.R.J.P. 6.2

(a) Every decree in adoption shall be in conformance with the Colorado Children’s

Code, and shall include, but not be limited to:

(1) The name(s) of the adoptive parent(s);

(2) A finding that the court has jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter of

the petition;

(3) A finding that the child is available for adoption; that written consents of all

persons, as provided by law, are on file with the court and are valid; that the rights of all

parents, whether known or unknown, have been terminated or that such parents have been

given notice of a right to a hearing on fitness, pursuant to Section 19-3-102, C.R.S.;

(4) A finding that if the termination of parental rights of any party in interest was an

issue, the party has been given notice in the time and in the manner provided by law and

these Rules; that the party has appeared or is in default; that parental rights should be and

are terminated and the reason(s) therefor;

(5) A finding that the petitioner(s) are of good moral character, able to support and

educate the child, and have a suitable home;

(6) A finding that the child’s mental and physical condition is such that the child is a

proper subject for adoption by the petitioner(s); and

(7) The name to be given the child.

(b) The former name of the child shall not be stated in the final decree, pursuant to

Section 19-5-210 (3), C.R.S.