Abuse in Cases of Separation

Summary

HB 1309 updates Colorado statutes to define coercive control, intimate relationships and sexual assault, and tells family courts to treat any proven domestic‑violence, child‑abuse, neglect or sexual‑assault claim as a safety issue. Courts must now make detailed findings before granting parenting time or decision‑making rights to a parent accused of such abuse, can order evaluations and treatment, and may limit or deny custody. The goal is to protect children and survivors during divorce or custody proceedings.

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