Denver Relocation Attorneys

Life is full of changes after a divorce, and starting over in a new place is often one of them. However, this decision isn’t always an easy one, especially as a mother with children. Moving while sharing parental responsibilities and parenting time comes with many challenges. What are the requirements, and who can help with the legal process?

Our team at the Women’s Divorce & Family Law Group has experience guiding mothers through the sensitive and often stressful process of relocation. We are here to advocate for you and help you present the strongest possible case, always focusing on what is best for your child and your future together.

What Does Relocation Mean in Colorado?

In Colorado, relocation refers to a move that “substantially changes the geographical ties” between the child and the other parent. This doesn’t just mean moving to another state; even a move to a different city within Colorado could be considered a “relocation” if it significantly impacts the existing parenting time schedule.

When a mother with majority parenting time wishes to relocate, she must provide written notice to the other parent. The notice should include the intended new residence, the reasons for the move, and a proposed new parenting plan. The court will then evaluate relevant factors to determine whether the move will be allowed.

Factors Impacting Relocation Cases

The court’s decision centers on the guiding principle of the best interests of the child. A judge will consider many factors to make a determination of whether the move is what’s best for the child, including:

• The reasons for and against the relocation.
• The quality of the relationships between the child and both parents.
• The educational opportunities available at both the current and proposed locations.
• The presence of extended family in each location.
• The potential impacts the move will have on the child.
• Whether a realistic and reasonable parenting time schedule can be created if the move is approved.

The court’s goal is to ensure the child can maintain meaningful relationships with both parents, even if they live far apart.

Our Attorneys Can Empower Your Relocation Case

Dealing with a relocation dispute on top of the logistics of moving can be challenging, but you do not have to do it alone. An experienced family law attorney can be a critical ally. We are here to protect your rights as a mother and help you build a compelling case that clearly demonstrates why the move is in your child’s best interests.

We can assist you by:

• Guiding you in providing proper legal notice to the other parent.
• Gathering evidence to support the benefits of your proposed move, such as information about schools, communities, and support systems.
• Developing a detailed and practical long-distance parenting plan that shows how the child will maintain a strong bond with the other parent.
• Representing you in negotiations, mediation, or in court to advocate for your right to relocate with your child.

Your desire to create a better life for yourself and your child is worthwhile. Let us help you take the legal steps to make that happen. Contact the Women’s Divorce & Family Law Group today to schedule a confidential consultation and learn how we can support you through the relocation process.