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Child Custody
Start Here: General Information About the Process
Child custody can be an issue in a divorce or custody case called an Allocation of Parental Rights (APR).
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JDF 1010 outlines the process for parents who are married
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JDF 1030 outlines the process if parents were never married to each other
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Colorado Laws Related to Child Custody Cases - In both types of cases, Courts use the same Colorado law to decide the best custody plan for your child. ​
Parenting Plan Resources
The court will ask you to propose a parenting plan for your child using this form.
This is an example of a partially completed plan for education purposes.
Colorado Revised Statute 14-10-124
This is the law that court considers when making a ordering custody.
The Association of Family & Conciliation Courts (AFCC) provides resources for families facing divorce and custody issues.
A 2022 video created by the Justice Center about making a parenitng plan.
Here are just a few examples of what overnights could look like month to month.
Leaving an Abusive Relationship?
If you are thinking of ending an abusive relationship, it’s important for you to know that there’s a chance the abuser will become more violent. This can happen immediately or weeks or months after ending the abusive relationship. Here are some things to consider as you get ready to end the relationship.