Legal Question in Family Law in Colorado

I have been divorced for 8 years now and had joint custody and equal parenting time of my children with their father. Recently, my son, who is 11, decided he doesn't want to go to his fathers house anymore. My daughter, 12, still wants to go back and forth between houses. Is there anything I can do for my son to live with me? His father refuses when my son asks to stay more at my house.


Asked on 1/06/16, 8:43 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Stephen Harkess Colorado Legal Solutions

If you believe that a change would be in the best interests of your child, then you can file a motion to modify parenting time with the court and show the judge that a change would be for the best. Until the court orders are changed, your son does not get to decide where he is going to live. His wishes are one of several factors the judge will use to determine whether a change is appropriate.

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Answered on 1/06/16, 9:32 am


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