Colorado 50/50 Custody Factors
Courts evaluate the child’s best interests. Colorado law looks at factors like stability, cooperation, caregiving history, and the child’s relationships. Always defer to official statutes, local rules, and court orders. Not legal advice.
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Child’s needs and stability
Courts look at continuity (home, school, community), routines, and stability for the child.
Parental cooperation
Ability to communicate, share info, and support the child’s relationship with the other parent.
History of caregiving
Who handled daily routines, schoolwork, appointments—recent patterns matter.
How to
Document routines
Summarize schedules, school attendance, and consistent handoffs.
Show cooperation
Keep records of shared updates and respectful coordination.
Focus on child outcomes
Connect your plan to stability, safety, and healthy relationships.
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Accuracy & sources
Last reviewed: 2026-01-15. Educational only — not legal advice.
- Colorado Judicial Branch — Self Help — Official self‑help center and forms.
- Uniform Law Commission — UCCJEA — Jurisdiction framework cited across states (not a substitute for state law).
- Cornell LII — Child Custody Overview — Plain‑language overview; verify with Colorado statutes and local rules.
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