Colorado law allows both grandparents and great-grandparents to request family time in certain types of cases. Standing exists after a divorce, legal separation, prior custody or allocation of parental responsibilities case, or when the parent who is the child of the applicant has died. The process begins by filing a pleading affidavit and motion in the district where the child lives. A hearing is held if a party asks for one or if the court finds it necessary to decide what is best for the child. The court applies the best-interests standard while giving special weight to the fit parent’s decision. The Judicial Branch self-help page and the statute describe these rights and filing steps in detail. Please reach out to us for more comprehensive detail about your case.