Legal Question in Family Law in Colorado
Leaving the state
I'm currently separated from my abusive husband. He was charged by the DA for misdemeanor spousal abuse and child endangerment. The local judge gave me sole physical custody and joint legal custody. He has what equals to 14% supervised weekend visitations. We have a three year restraining order as well as a no-contact order. I am receiving third-party harrassment in the form of e-mails and people coming to the house. I'd like to leave the state and have information about safehouses in the event things get worse. It isn't that I never want him to see his kids, I need to feel safe. He has threatened to kill me in the past. Will I be committing a felony if I leave? What do I need leaglly to leave?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Leaving the state
There could be serious repercussions if you deprive him of his parenting time. It would likely be useful to motion the court to modify its orders to allow you to leave the state. A more immediate result might be achieved by motioning the court to restrict parenting time based on endangerment to the children; however, you would be risking the court's awarding him attorneys fees if it finds that the accusation was unfounded. Legally, you need to have the orders modified in some way.
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