C.R.S. Section 14-13.7-306
Grant of caretaking or decision-making authority to nonparent

(1)

On motion of a deploying parent and in accordance with law of this state other than this article, if it is in the best interest of the child, a court may grant caretaking authority to a nonparent who is an adult family member of the child or an adult with whom the child has a close and substantial relationship.

(2)

Unless a grant of caretaking authority to a nonparent under subsection (1) of this section is agreed to by the other parent, the grant is limited to an amount of time not greater than:

(a)

The amount of time granted to the deploying parent under a permanent custody order, but the court may add unusual travel time necessary to transport the child; or

(b)

In the absence of a permanent custody order that is currently in effect, the amount of time that the deploying parent habitually cared for the child before being notified of deployment, but the court may add unusual travel time necessary to transport the child.

(3)

If a court finds that it is in the best interests of the child, the court may grant part of a deploying parent’s decision-making authority, if the deploying parent is unable to exercise that authority, to a nonparent who is an adult family member of the child or an adult with whom the child has a close and substantial relationship. If a court grants the authority to a nonparent, the court shall specify the decision-making powers granted, including decisions regarding the child’s education, religious training, health care, extracurricular activities, and travel.

Source: Section 14-13.7-306 — Grant of caretaking or decision-making authority to nonparent, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-14.­pdf (accessed Dec. 24, 2024).

14–13.7–101
Short title 14–13.7–102
Definitions 14–13.7–104
Jurisdiction 14–13.7–105
Notification required of deploying parent 14–13.7–106
Duty to notify of change of address 14–13.7–107
General consideration in custody proceeding of parent’s military service 14–13.7–201
Form of agreement 14–13.7–202
Nature of authority created by agreement 14–13.7–203
Modification of agreement 14–13.7–204
Power of attorney 14–13.7–205
Filing agreement or power of attorney with court 14–13.7–301
Definition 14–13.7–302
Proceeding for interim custody order 14–13.7–303
Expedited hearing 14–13.7–304
Testimony by electronic means 14–13.7–305
Effect of prior judicial order or agreement 14–13.7–306
Grant of caretaking or decision-making authority to nonparent 14–13.7–307
Grant of limited contact 14–13.7–308
Nature of authority created by interim custody order 14–13.7–309
Content of interim custody order 14–13.7–310
Order for child support 14–13.7–311
Modifying or terminating grant of custodial responsibility to nonparent 14–13.7–401
Procedure for terminating interim grant of custodial responsibility established by agreement 14–13.7–402
Consent procedure for terminating interim grant of custodial responsibility established by court order 14–13.7–403
Visitation before termination of interim grant of custodial responsibility 14–13.7–404
Termination by operation of law of interim grant of custodial responsibility established by court order 14–13.7–501
Uniformity of application and construction 14–13.7–502
Relation to electronic signatures in global and national commerce act 14–13.7–503
Saving clause 14–13.7–504
Effective date
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Current through Fall 2025

§ 14-13.7-306’s source at colorado​.gov