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Instructions to File a Motion to Relocate Minor Children

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective May 1, 2024

This document provides instructions for filing a request to move minor children to a new location. It guides the person filing on what information to gather and what forms to use when asking the court to approve a move.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This guide is used when a person needs to file a Motion or Stipulation to ask the court to approve moving minor children. The person filing must first notify the other party in writing about the move, the reason, and a suggested parenting plan.

Either party may file.

Common questions

What is the first thing I need to do before filing?
You are responsible for writing to the other party first. This letter should include your request to move, where you plan to move, why you want to move, and a suggested parenting plan.
Do I need to pay a fee?
A $105.00 filing fee is required for all motions/stipulations filed 60 days or more after the original court order. If you cannot pay, you must use a specific form to ask the court about the fee.
What factors will the court consider?
The court may consider many things, such as the reasons for the move, the history of the relationship with the children, and the educational and family support options at both the current and new locations.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect May 1, 2024.

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