Grandparent Rights Advocates
Grandparent Rights Advocates
Colorado Grandparent Rights
Colorado Grandparent Rights
Requirements for Colorado Grandparent Visitation
Requirements for Colorado Grandparent Visitation
Overview of Colorado Grandparent Rights
Overview of Colorado Grandparent Rights
Pursuant to C.R.S. 19-1-117(1), any Colorado grandparent or great-grandparent may seek Colorado grandparent visitation rights when there has previously been one of the following:
Pursuant to C.R.S. 19-1-117(1), any Colorado grandparent or great-grandparent may seek Colorado grandparent visitation rights when there has previously been one of the following:
A previous temporary or full custody order while grandchildren(s) parents were dissolving a marriage contract.
A previous temporary or full custody order while grandchildren(s) parents were dissolving a marriage contract.
Parental responsibilities have previously been issued to a non-parent or a child has been placed outside of the parent’s home (excluding adoption).
Parental responsibilities have previously been issued to a non-parent or a child has been placed outside of the parent’s home (excluding adoption).
The child's parent(s), who is the child of the grandparent or grandchild of the great-grandparent, has died.
The child's parent(s), who is the child of the grandparent or grandchild of the great-grandparent, has died.
No Colorado Grandparent Rights Visitation Without A Prior Custody Case
No Colorado Grandparent Rights Visitation Without A Prior Custody Case
Look at the limitations above. If the child is still living with both parents and there has never been a custody order, the grandparent or great-grandparent lacks legal precedence to seek an order for grandparent visitation. Simply living apart is insufficient.
Look at the limitations above. If the child is still living with both parents and there has never been a custody order, the grandparent or great-grandparent lacks legal precedence to seek an order for grandparent visitation. Simply living apart is insufficient.