Denver, Colorado, Parent Relocation Attorneys

When parental relocations affect a parenting time arrangement, the court must be notified and a post-divorce modification requested. In cases where a primary parent decides to relocate out of state, the other parent can ask the court to deny the proposed relocation. If the court decides the relocation would be detrimental to the best interests of a child, the court can deny the relocating parent's request to move the child away from Colorado. Here, Colorado's child custody and visitation relocation law requires the court to consider what is in the best interests of a child: if a child is flourishing in school, engaged in a positive manner with relatives and family members, and the non-primary parent is a central part of the child's life, a relocation may not be in the best interest of a child. On the other hand, if in some cases a change of primary parent would be more detrimental to the child than a move out-of-state.

At McGuane and Hogan, our attorneys represent primary and non-primary parents in relocation matters. If you are thinking of relocating with your children or have been notified that your ex-spouse intends to relocate with your child, contact family law attorneys at McGuane and Hogan today.

The Parent Relocation and Visitation Procedure

In Colorado, a primary parent intending to relocate with a couple's children is required to provide written notice of the following to the non-primary parent:

• The custodial parent's intention to relocate
• The reasons for the parent's decision to relocate
• The exact locale of where the parent intends to move
• A proposed revised visitation plan

In evaluating what is in the best interests of a child, the court will evaluate additional factors, such as the relationship each parent has with the child, the objections of the non-moving parent to the relocation, the educational opportunities of the child in each location, whether any extended family live in or near the new location, and if it is possible to ensure meaningful parenting time to the non-moving parent after the move.

Contact Parental Relocation Attorneys at McGuane and Hogan

There are several issues that must be addressed in parental relocations. If you intend to relocate outside of Colorado, it is essential that you be prepared to address concerns of the court regarding whether the move is in the best interests of your child. Alternatively, if your ex-spouse intends to relocate, it is crucial that you provide compelling reasons why you believe the move will not be in the best interest of your son or daughter.

To discuss your case and learn how we can help you, contact parental relocation attorneys at McGuane and Hogan today.