The law will also apply to modification requests in those kinds of cases, if the request is filed on or after February 1, 1999. Consequently, if a parent already has sole or joint legal custody, that arrangement will not be altered unless a motion to modify is filed on or after the effective date of the new law. Gregg A. Greenstein is a shareholder in Frascona, Joiner, Goodman and Greenstein, P.C. , a Colorado law firm. His practice areas include Real Estate , Litigation , Family Law , Divorce , and Adoption . Information is not provided as advice for a specific matter, nor does its publication create an attorney-client relationship.
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