SB 26-27

Senate Bill 26-27, known as the Parental Equality & Child Empowerment Act, proposes a new rule for courts when deciding how much time children spend with each parent after separation or divorce. If both parents live within 25 miles of where the child goes to school or daycare, the law would assume it's best for the child if they have equal time with both parents, unless there is strong evidence that this isn't in the child's best interest. This bill has been signed into law and will affect families going through custody arrangements in Colorado.

Official Summary

Under current law, the court is required to determine the allocation of parental responsibilities, including parenting time and decision-making responsibilities, based on the best interests of the child.The bill creates a rebuttable presumption that it is in the best interests of the child to allocate equal parenting time to both parents if both parents reside within 25 miles of a reasonable location determined by the court, including the child's child care, preschool, school, the location where the child participates in their educational program, or another reasonable location. The presumption may be rebutted based on clear and convincing evidence that equal parenting time is not in the best interests of the child.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

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