Colorado follows the Uniform Child-custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act, which generally gives the child’s home state initial jurisdiction. Colorado may keep exclusive, continuing jurisdiction until certain conditions change, such as loss of significant connections or everyone moving away. If Colorado is not the home state, a court here might still act if other states decline jurisdiction and Colorado has strong ties and evidence. Emergency situations can also affect temporary jurisdiction. These rules aim to prevent conflicting orders and forum shopping. Review the jurisdiction sections of the UCCJEA for the controlling standards.