Legal Question in Family Law in Colorado

Can I move out of state with my children?

I have been offered a job out of state which will allow me to make more money. I have three boys. My job would start this Monday, Aug. 28, 2000. Dad has refused to allow me to move. I could not get a court date until Nov. 1, 2000 at 9:00 A.M. Can I go to start my job and come back for the hearing and hope the judge says we can go. I would leave the boys with their dad until around the time of the court date which would be about 2 months. Thanks for your help.


Asked on 8/23/00, 6:15 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Charles Aspinwall Charles S. Aspinwall, J.D., LLC

Re: Can I move out of state with my children?

You are free to move and begin your job. You will not adversely affect your chances of moving your children with you by doing that.

You and Dad should work on a solution which will divide the time between you under joint custody. Children fly back and forth between parents all the time if old enough.

It is best to work out your own solution if at all possible, as the Court may solve the problem in a way not suitable for you.

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Answered on 9/29/00, 11:33 am


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