Custody

Once either parent files a petition about the allocation of parental responsibilities, there is an automatic temporary injunction stating that you and the other parent cannot:

• bother or disturb the peace of the other parent, which can be enforced by the police;
• remove the child from the state unless everyone agrees or there is an order of the court; and
• cancel, modify, or stop paying premiums on a health insurance policy that provides coverage to your child, or a life insurance policy that names your child as a beneficiary, unless:
  • that parent gives the other parent at least 14 days’ notice; and
  • either
    • both parents agree to the cancellation or change in writing; or
    • the judge allows the change or cancellation in a court order.¹

These restrictions become effective immediately upon the parent filing the petition. They become effective on the other parent when they are served.¹ The restrictions stay in effect until the judge enters the final custody order, dismisses the petition, or enters an order modifying the injunction’s restrictions.²

Note: If either parent files for divorce, the same restrictions apply. There is also a restriction on transferring, concealing, or disposing of marital property.³

¹ Colo. Rev. Stat. § 14-10-123(3)(a), (d)
² Colo. Rev. Stat. § 14-10-123(3)(b)
³ See Colo. Rev. Stat. § 14-10-107(4)(b)