In 2026, a parent who wants to relocate with a child should plan for a court process, because relocation can substantially change the child’s ties to the other parent. Colorado legislative materials on relocation emphasize that hearings on modifications due to an intent to relocate should receive priority on the court’s docket. The court focuses on the child’s best interests and practical realities like school continuity, travel costs, and the feasibility of maintaining meaningful parenting time. You should avoid making unilateral moves that disrupt the existing order, because that can backfire and create enforcement or credibility problems. Collect specific details about the new location, housing, schools, work, and a proposed long distance parenting schedule so the request is concrete. A lawyer can help you file and present the relocation plan in a way that fits Colorado’s statutory factors and avoids preventable delays.