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Guide to Grandparent Family Time

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective June 1, 2024

This guide explains the process for a grandparent or great-grandparent to ask the court for time with a grandchild. It walks through several steps, including filing paperwork and responding to other people involved in the case.

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Where this fits in a case

General & info

Information / general use — not tied to one step of a case

This guide is used when a grandparent or great-grandparent needs to request family time in an existing family court case, or if the child is being placed outside the family by the court.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who can ask for grandparent family time?
A grandparent or great-grandparent can request family time if there is an existing family court case, if the child is being placed outside the family by the court, or if the child’s parent has died.
Is there a fee involved?
The guide mentions a section on filing fees, and you may need to pay a filing fee at certain steps.
What if I don't agree with the request?
If you do not agree with the request, you can file and serve a written response within 21 days.

Revision history

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

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