Legal Question in Family Law in Colorado

Non-Residential Parent Moving to Florida

What rights and obligations does a non-residential parent have moving out of state to Florida. Minor child does not wish to go with this parent to Florida nor would it be in the best interests of the minor child because the non-residential parent resides with boyfriend/husband who is a multi-conviction criminal specializing in sexual assault on a child, particularly females about 15 yrs. old with large breasts. The minor child is 11-12 years old. The non-residential parent has motioned to the court to take the minor child to Florida with her. This has been an ongoing situation for over two years. The courts have not chosen to acknowledge the old saying of "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure". They would rather set the child up for a very traumatic and potentially life long tragedy. I would really appreciate some feedback. The non-residential parent has not been truthful with the court, has been found in contempt (two counts), does not show the appearance of caring about the best interests of the child. The judge and GAL resigned from the case and transferred it to another courtroom with no appointed judge in the courtroom.


Asked on 2/19/98, 4:57 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Jack Harding Denver Center for Divorce Solutions

Who has custody?

In the best interest of your daughter, you really need an attorney to look at this case; or at least have an agency look at it, such as one of those that specializes in fathers' rights.

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Answered on 2/24/98, 9:35 am


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