I have primary custody of my child in the Denver area. My lease is coming due and I would like to move an hour away for cheaper rent and to have my child closer to friends. Since my ex is already out of state, can I just submit a change of address or do I need permission from the court to move an hour away if my child’s school stays the same?

November 13th, 2026
Hello, and thanks for your question. Attorney Ish Hossain answered: Colorado law asks whether the move would substantially change the geographic ties between the child and their father. There is no automatic one-hour cutoff. Keeping the same school m… Read More
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How do I split a house if we're just living together?

October 2nd, 2026
Hello, and thanks for your question. Attorney Eric Amat Y Leon answered: 1) If you’re married, this would occur through the divorce action; 2) if you’re not married, note in Colorado you could be common law married – which would the… Read More
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