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Colo. Rev. Stat. § 19-1-117 (2026)

Visitation rights of grandparents or great-grandparents

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(Repealed)

Source: L. 87: Entire title R&RE, p. 709, § 1, effective October 1. L. 91: (5) added, p. 262, § 3, effective May 31. L. 93: (5) amended, p. 581, § 18, effective July 1. L. 98: IP(1), (1)(b), and (2) amended, p. 1406, § 64, effective February 1, 1999. L. 2014: IP(1), (1)(c), (2), (3), (4), and (5) amended, (HB 14-1362), ch. 374, p. 1787, § 2, effective June 6. L. 2023: Entire section repealed, (HB 23-1026), ch. 243, p. 1308, § 8, effective August 7.

Editor's note: (1) This section was contained in a title that was repealed and reenacted in 1987. Provisions of this section, as it existed in 1987, are similar to those contained in 19-1- 116 as said section existed in 1986, the year prior to the repeal and reenactment of this title. (2) This section was relocated to §14-10-124.4 in 2023.

Cross references: (1) For the legislative declaration contained in the 1993 act amending subsection (5), see section 1 of chapter 165, Session Laws of Colorado 1993. (2) For the short title ("Grandparents' Rights for Aaliyah and Myah Act") in HB 23- 1026, see section 1 of chapter 243, Session Laws of Colorado 2023.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 53 cases (5 in the last 5 years), 1988–2025 · leading case: In Re Adoption of Ca, 137 P.3d 318 (Colo. 2006).
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In Re Adoption of Ca, 137 P.3d 318 (Colo. 2006). · cites it 23× “2005), construing Colorado's grandparent visitation statute, § 19-1-117, C.R.S. (2005). [1] This case, involving the child's paternal grandparents and the adoptive parents, who are the child's maternal uncle and aunt, concerns how Colorado implements the U.”
In re the Parental Responsibilities Concerning M.D.E., 297 P.3d 1058 (Colo. Ct. App. 2013). · cites it 39× “Spencer (great-grandmother) to intervene and seek "grandparent" visitation of father's child (great-grandmother's great-grandehild) under section 19-1-117, C.R.S.2012%, We *1059 hold, consistent with the General Assembly's express definition of "grandparent" and the plain…”
In Re the Parental Responsibilities of Reese, 227 P.3d 900 (Colo. Ct. App. 2010). · cites it 4× “, the child's grandparents sought visitation under section 19-1-117. Although that statute does not enumerate special factors courts must consider, the supreme court stated that "many if not all of the factors contained in section 14-10-124(1.”
In Re Marriage of Gallegos & Baca-Gallegos, 251 P.3d 1086 (Colo. Ct. App. 2010). · cites it 18× “Section 19-1-117(8) Section 19-1-117, C.R.S.2010, provides that a grandparent, satisfying certain preconditions, may seek a court order granting reasonable grandchild visitation and the court shall enter such an order if it finds that the visitation will be in the child's best…”
in the Interest of C.N, 2018 COA 165 (Colo. Ct. App. 2018). · cites it 2× “2018, permits a grandparent or great-grandparent to seek visitation orders when there is a child-custody case or a case concerning the allocation of parental responsibilities, as long as it is in the child’s best interests.”
In Re the Custody of C.M., 74 P.3d 342 (Colo. Ct. App. 2003). · cites it 12× “The State appears in this appeal for the purpose of defending the constitutionality of § 19-1-117 pursuant to C.R.C.P. 57(j) and C.”
In re the Parental Responsibilities Concerning Child.: K.M.S., M.D.S., & R.E.S., & Concerning Suzanne Nicolas & August Nicolas, & Jayne Mecque Sullivan & Daniel Francis Sullivan, 2025 CO 35 (Colo. 2025). · cites it 58× “After the adoption was finalized, Jayne Mecque and Daniel Francis Sullivan ("the Sullivans")- Brandon's parents - moved for, and were granted, grandparent visitation pursuant to section 19-1-117, C.R.S. (2021). [1] The Nicolases later moved to vacate the visitation order,…”
In re R.A., 66 P.3d 146 (Colo. Ct. App. 2002). · cites it 29× “, the child's paternal grandparents, upholding the constitutionality of the grandparent visitation statute, § 19-1-117, CRS. 2002. We affirm in part and remand for further proceedings.”
People v. Anderson, 828 P.2d 228 (Colo. 1992). · cites it 10× “Former section 19-1-116 was recodified at section 19-1-117, 8B C.R.S. (1990 Supp.).”
In Re the Marriage of Aragon, 764 P.2d 419 (Colo. Ct. App. 1988). · cites it 9× “The trial court determined that the grandparent visitation statute, § 19-1-117, C.R.S. (1987 Cum.Supp.), operated automatically to terminate the grandparent’s right to visitation following, final adoption of the grandchild by her stepparent.”
Troxel v. Granville, 530 U.S. 57 (2000). “§3104 (West 1994); Colo. Rev. Stat. §19-1-117 (1999); Conn. Gen.”
In re the Parental Responsibilities of A.M., 251 P.3d 1119 (Colo. Ct. App. 2010). · cites it 11× “, grandparents moved for an order allowing grandparent visitation under section 19-1-117, C.R.S.2010. In September 2008, the trial court granted the motion and awarded grandparents visitation with A.”
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— Colo. Rev. Stat. § 19-1-117(1) — 21 cases
in the Interest of C.N, 2018 COA 165 (Colo. Ct. App. 2018). “2018, permits a grandparent or great-grandparent to seek visitation orders when there is a child-custody case or a case concerning the allocation of parental responsibilities, as long as it is in the child’s best interests.”
In Re Adoption of Ca, 137 P.3d 318 (Colo. 2006). “2005), construing Colorado's grandparent visitation statute, § 19-1-117, C.R.S. (2005). [1] This case, involving the child's paternal grandparents and the adoptive parents, who are the child's maternal uncle and aunt, concerns how Colorado implements the U.”
In Re the Custody of C.M., 74 P.3d 342 (Colo. Ct. App. 2003). “The State appears in this appeal for the purpose of defending the constitutionality of § 19-1-117 pursuant to C.R.C.P. 57(j) and C.”
In re the Parental Responsibilities Concerning Child.: K.M.S., M.D.S., & R.E.S., & Concerning Suzanne Nicolas & August Nicolas, & Jayne Mecque Sullivan & Daniel Francis Sullivan, 2025 CO 35 (Colo. 2025). “After the adoption was finalized, Jayne Mecque and Daniel Francis Sullivan ("the Sullivans")- Brandon's parents - moved for, and were granted, grandparent visitation pursuant to section 19-1-117, C.R.S. (2021). [1] The Nicolases later moved to vacate the visitation order,…”
In re B.D.G., 881 P.2d 375 (Colo. Ct. App. 1993).
— Colo. Rev. Stat. § 19-1-117(1)(a) — 9 cases
People in Interest of NS, 821 P.2d 931 (Colo. Ct. App. 1991).
In re R.A., 66 P.3d 146 (Colo. Ct. App. 2002). “, the child's paternal grandparents, upholding the constitutionality of the grandparent visitation statute, § 19-1-117, CRS. 2002. We affirm in part and remand for further proceedings.”
In re the Parental Responsibilities Concerning Child.: K.M.S., M.D.S., & R.E.S., & Concerning Suzanne Nicolas & August Nicolas, & Jayne Mecque Sullivan & Daniel Francis Sullivan, 2025 CO 35 (Colo. 2025). “After the adoption was finalized, Jayne Mecque and Daniel Francis Sullivan ("the Sullivans")- Brandon's parents - moved for, and were granted, grandparent visitation pursuant to section 19-1-117, C.R.S. (2021). [1] The Nicolases later moved to vacate the visitation order,…”
In Re Petition of RA, 66 P.3d 146 (Colo. Ct. App. 2002).
In re Marriage of Villalva, 56 P.3d 1214 (Colo. Ct. App. 2002).
— Colo. Rev. Stat. § 19-1-117(1)(b) — 7 cases
In re the Parental Responsibilities Concerning Child.: K.M.S., M.D.S., & R.E.S., & Concerning Suzanne Nicolas & August Nicolas, & Jayne Mecque Sullivan & Daniel Francis Sullivan, 2025 CO 35 (Colo. 2025). “After the adoption was finalized, Jayne Mecque and Daniel Francis Sullivan ("the Sullivans")- Brandon's parents - moved for, and were granted, grandparent visitation pursuant to section 19-1-117, C.R.S. (2021). [1] The Nicolases later moved to vacate the visitation order,…”
In re R.A., 66 P.3d 146 (Colo. Ct. App. 2002). “, the child's paternal grandparents, upholding the constitutionality of the grandparent visitation statute, § 19-1-117, CRS. 2002. We affirm in part and remand for further proceedings.”
People in Interest of NS, 821 P.2d 931 (Colo. Ct. App. 1991).
In Re Petition of RA, 66 P.3d 146 (Colo. Ct. App. 2002).
People ex rel. N.S., 821 P.2d 931 (Colo. Ct. App. 1991).
— Colo. Rev. Stat. § 19-1-117(1)(c) — 6 cases
In re the Parental Responsibilities Concerning Child.: K.M.S., M.D.S., & R.E.S., & Concerning Suzanne Nicolas & August Nicolas, & Jayne Mecque Sullivan & Daniel Francis Sullivan, 2025 CO 35 (Colo. 2025). “After the adoption was finalized, Jayne Mecque and Daniel Francis Sullivan ("the Sullivans")- Brandon's parents - moved for, and were granted, grandparent visitation pursuant to section 19-1-117, C.R.S. (2021). [1] The Nicolases later moved to vacate the visitation order,…”
In re R.A., 66 P.3d 146 (Colo. Ct. App. 2002). “, the child's paternal grandparents, upholding the constitutionality of the grandparent visitation statute, § 19-1-117, CRS. 2002. We affirm in part and remand for further proceedings.”
In re the Parental Responsibilities Concerning M.D.E., 297 P.3d 1058 (Colo. Ct. App. 2013). “Spencer (great-grandmother) to intervene and seek "grandparent" visitation of father's child (great-grandmother's great-grandehild) under section 19-1-117, C.R.S.2012%, We *1059 hold, consistent with the General Assembly's express definition of "grandparent" and the plain…”
In Re Petition of RA, 66 P.3d 146 (Colo. Ct. App. 2002).
Parental Resp Conc KMS (Colo. Ct. App. 2024).
— Colo. Rev. Stat. § 19-1-117(2) — 8 cases
In Re Adoption of Ca, 137 P.3d 318 (Colo. 2006). “2005), construing Colorado's grandparent visitation statute, § 19-1-117, C.R.S. (2005). [1] This case, involving the child's paternal grandparents and the adoptive parents, who are the child's maternal uncle and aunt, concerns how Colorado implements the U.”
People v. Anderson, 828 P.2d 228 (Colo. 1992). “Former section 19-1-116 was recodified at section 19-1-117, 8B C.R.S. (1990 Supp.).”
In Re the Marriage of Aragon, 764 P.2d 419 (Colo. Ct. App. 1988). “The trial court determined that the grandparent visitation statute, § 19-1-117, C.R.S. (1987 Cum.Supp.), operated automatically to terminate the grandparent’s right to visitation following, final adoption of the grandchild by her stepparent.”
In re Marriage of Villalva, 56 P.3d 1214 (Colo. Ct. App. 2002).
In the Interest of K.L.O-V., 151 P.3d 637 (Colo. Ct. App. 2006).
— Colo. Rev. Stat. § 19-1-117(3) — 1 case
In Re Adoption of Ca, 137 P.3d 318 (Colo. 2006). “2005), construing Colorado's grandparent visitation statute, § 19-1-117, C.R.S. (2005). [1] This case, involving the child's paternal grandparents and the adoptive parents, who are the child's maternal uncle and aunt, concerns how Colorado implements the U.”
— Colo. Rev. Stat. § 19-1-117(4) — 4 cases
In Re Adoption of Ca, 137 P.3d 318 (Colo. 2006). “2005), construing Colorado's grandparent visitation statute, § 19-1-117, C.R.S. (2005). [1] This case, involving the child's paternal grandparents and the adoptive parents, who are the child's maternal uncle and aunt, concerns how Colorado implements the U.”
In re the Parental Responsibilities of A.M., 251 P.3d 1119 (Colo. Ct. App. 2010). “, grandparents moved for an order allowing grandparent visitation under section 19-1-117, C.R.S.2010. In September 2008, the trial court granted the motion and awarded grandparents visitation with A.”
In the Interest of D.R.Y., 885 P.2d 351 (Colo. Ct. App. 1994).
In Re Am, 251 P.3d 1119 (Colo. Ct. App. 2010).
— Colo. Rev. Stat. § 19-1-117(5) — 2 cases
In Re Adoption of Ca, 137 P.3d 318 (Colo. 2006). “2005), construing Colorado's grandparent visitation statute, § 19-1-117, C.R.S. (2005). [1] This case, involving the child's paternal grandparents and the adoptive parents, who are the child's maternal uncle and aunt, concerns how Colorado implements the U.”
In Re Klo, 151 P.3d 637 (Colo. Ct. App. 2006).
— Colo. Rev. Stat. § 19-1-117(8) — 2 cases
In Re Marriage of Gallegos & Baca-Gallegos, 251 P.3d 1086 (Colo. Ct. App. 2010). “Section 19-1-117(8) Section 19-1-117, C.R.S.2010, provides that a grandparent, satisfying certain preconditions, may seek a court order granting reasonable grandchild visitation and the court shall enter such an order if it finds that the visitation will be in the child's best…”
In Re the Custody of C.M., 74 P.3d 342 (Colo. Ct. App. 2003). “The State appears in this appeal for the purpose of defending the constitutionality of § 19-1-117 pursuant to C.R.C.P. 57(j) and C.”
— Colo. Rev. Stat. § 19-1-117(l)(b) — 2 cases
People ex rel. J.W.W., 936 P.2d 599 (Colo. Ct. App. 1997).
In re B.D.G., 881 P.2d 375 (Colo. Ct. App. 1993).
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