§ 14-10-131.7. Designation of Custody for the Purpose of Other State and Federal Statutes
For purposes of all other state and federal statutes that require a designation or determination of custody, the parenting plan set forth in the court’s order shall identify the responsibilities of each of the parties. Source: L. 98: Entire section added, p. 1390, § 20, effective February 1, 1999.
§ 14-10-131.8. Construction of 1999 Revisions
The enactment of the 1999 revisions to this article does not constitute substantially changed circumstances for the purposes of modifying decrees involving child custody, parenting time, or grandparent visitation. Any action to modify any decree involving child custody, parenting time, grandparent or great-grandparent visitation, or a parenting plan shall be governed by the provisions of […]
§ 14-10-132. Affidavit Practice
A party seeking the modification of a custody decree or a decree concerning the allocation of parental responsibilities shall submit, together with his or her moving papers, an affidavit setting forth facts supporting the requested modification and shall give notice, together with a copy of his or her affidavit, to other parties to the proceeding, […]
§ 14-10-133. Effective Date – Applicability
This article shall take effect January 1, 1972, and shall apply only to actions affected by this article which are commenced on or after such date; all such actions commenced prior to said date shall be governed by the laws then in effect. Source: L. 71: p. 532, § 3. C.R.S. 1963: § 46-1-33.
§ 14-10-123.3. Requests for Parental Responsibility for a Child by Grandparents
Whenever a grandparent seeks parental responsibility for his or her grandchild pursuant to the provisions of this article, the court entering such order shall consider any credible evidence of the grandparent’s past conduct of child abuse or neglect. Such evidence may include, but shall not be limited to, medical records, school records, police reports, information […]
§ 14-10-131. Modification of Custody or Decision-Making Responsibility
If a motion for modification of a custody decree or a decree allocating decision-making responsibility has been filed, whether or not it was granted, no subsequent motion may be filed within two years after disposition of the prior motion unless the court decides, on the basis of affidavits, that there is reason to believe that […]
§ 14-10-123.4. Rights of Children in Matters Relating to Parental Responsibilities
The general assembly hereby declares that children have certain rights in the determination of matters relating to parental responsibilities, including: The right to have such determinations based upon the best interests of the child; The right to be emotionally, mentally, and physically safe when in the care of either parent; and The right to reside […]
§ 14-10-123.6. Required Notice of Prior Restraining Orders to Prevent Domestic Abuse – Proceedings Concerning Parental Responsibilities Relating to a Child – Resources for Family Services
The general assembly hereby finds, determines, and declares that domestic violence is a pervasive problem in society and that a significant portion of domestic violence in society occurs in or near the home. The general assembly further recognizes research demonstrating that children in a home where domestic violence occurs are at greater risk of emotional, […]
§ 14-10-123.7. Parental Education – Legislative Declaration
The general assembly recognizes research that documents the negative impact divorce and separation can have on children when the parents continue the marital conflict, expose the children to this conflict, or place the children in the middle of the conflict or when one parent drops out of the child’s life. This research establishes that children […]
§ 14-10-123.8. Access to Records
Access to information pertaining to a minor child, including but not limited to medical, dental, and school records, shall not be denied to any party allocated parental responsibilities, unless otherwise ordered by the court for good cause shown. Source: L. 98: Entire section added, p. 1380, § 9, effective February 1, 1999.