Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Colorado

Q: Am I able to prevent my daughter's mother from moving over an hour away? Our parenting plan provides 50/50 custody.

The distance makes 50/50 custody very difficult. The mother is opting to move closer to her boyfriend and new job. They rent a house while I own my home. The mother previously lived 10 minutes away.

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John Hyland Barrett III
John Hyland Barrett III
Answered
  • Divorce Lawyer
  • Louisville, CO
  • Licensed in Colorado

A: Court approval is required for a move that substantially impacts the other parent's parenting time. You could request the court issue a ruling about this. One hour away may or may not be considered too far. It might be ok for a week on -week off schedule.

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