Colorado

Family Law

Section 14-10-123.4 – Rights of children in matters relating to parental responsibilities

(1) The general assembly hereby declares that children have certain rights in the determination of matters relating to parental responsibilities, including:

(a) The right to have such determinations based upon the best interests of the child;
(b) The right to be emotionally, mentally, and physically safe when in the care of either parent; and
(c) The right to reside in and visit in homes that are free of domestic violence and child abuse or neglect.

C.R.S. § 14-10-123.4

Amended by 2013 Ch. 218,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2013.
L. 87: Entire section added, p. 574, § 1, effective July 1. L. 98: Entire section amended, p. 1378, § 5, effective February 1, 1999. L. 2013: Entire section amended, (HB 13-1259), ch. 218, p. 995, § 1, effective July 1.