Denver, CO family law attorney Chelsea Augelli talks when custody and visitation agreements can be modified under Colorado law. She states that under Colorado law, with a few exceptions, the court has the authority to make or modify orders regarding parenting time, provided that any changes are in the best interest of the child.

The exceptions include situations where an existing order finds that the child would be endangered in a parent’s care. In such cases, the court may require that the parent meet certain conditions or that the court determine the child is no longer at risk before parenting time can be adjusted.

Another exception arises when there is a major change in the parent with whom the child primarily resides. For example, if a child primarily lives with the mother and parenting time is shifted so the father has the majority of time, the court requires a two-year waiting period before a modification can be requested.

Outside of these exceptions, the court can generally modify parenting time as long as the adjustment serves the child’s best interests.