CO Bar Family Law 3

Question 1

Colorado family law replaced the term 'custody' with which legal concept?

Accepted Answer

Parental responsibility

Answer

Colorado's Uniform Dissolution of Marriage Act uses 'parental responsibility' (both legal and physical) instead of the traditional term 'custody.'

Question 2

Which factor is a Colorado court expressly PROHIBITED from considering when allocating parenting time?

Accepted Answer

A parent's sexual conduct that does not affect the child

Answer

C.R.S. 14-10-124(1.5)(b) expressly prohibits a court from considering a parent's sexual conduct or lifestyle unless it directly affects the child.

Question 3

Colorado uses which model to calculate child support?

Accepted Answer

Income shares model combining both parents' incomes

Answer

Colorado's child support guidelines use the income shares model, which combines both parents' gross incomes to determine a total support obligation then prorates it by each parent's proportional share.

Question 4

A parent wishes to relocate with the minor children to another state. Under Colorado law, how far in advance must that parent notify the other parent?

Accepted Answer

90 days

Answer

C.R.S. 14-10-129 requires a relocating parent to provide at least 90 days' advance written notice to the other parent before the planned move.

Question 5

At what minimum age does Colorado law permit a court to consider a child's preference regarding parenting time?

Accepted Answer

There is no minimum age; the court considers preference based on the child's maturity

Answer

Colorado has no statutory minimum age; courts consider a child's preference at any age so long as the child is sufficiently mature to express a reasoned view.

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