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1Determine what Parenting Time and Decision-making Provisions are in your child(ren)'s best interests.2File a Petition.3Serve the other parent.4Attend the Initial Status Conference (ISC)5Prepare and notarize a parenting plan OR attend a hearing.

The legal custody process in Colorado is called allocation of parental responsibilities (APR). A parent can file an APR or custody case whether or not they are married to the child's other parent.If the parents can't decide on their own, the court will make the decision. Either parent can start an APR case.

Determine what Parenting Time and Decision-making Provisions are in your child(ren)'s best interests. File a Petition. Serve the other parent. Attend the Initial Status Conference (ISC) Prepare and notarize a parenting plan OR attend a hearing.

If your child custody arrangement is no longer serving the best interests of your child, you have the right to seek a modification from the court. In order to do so, you need to show the court that a material change of circumstances has affected the efficacy of the original parenting plan.

Once the court recognizes the basis for your child custody modification, you are free to file a petition or motion to modify custody. Visit the Colorado Judicial Branch's website and look for the Forms tab. All forms are available in PDF and Word files.

At What Age Can a Child Decide Which Parent To Live With in Colorado? The judge ruling upon your divorce case will take your child's wishes into account when determining custody. A child between the ages of 12-14 will be given the opportunity to state which parent they would prefer to live with primarily.

NOTE: To Party responding to a Motion to Modify Parenting Time: If you disagree with this Motion, Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure allow you to file a written response with the Court that must be filed within 21 days of the date this Motion was served on you or mailed to you.

Fill out your court forms. Have your forms reviewed. Make at least 2 copies of all your forms. File your forms with the court clerk. Serve your papers on the other parent. File your Proof of Service. Go to your court hearing.

Write clearly, and use your own words. Use bulleted lists for your major points. Don't insult or bash your ex. Attach evidence such as pay stubs or bank statements, but redact SSN and account numbers. Affirm that you are making your statement under oath, and under penalty of perjury.