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Realistically What Can Be Done About My Daughter Being Taken Out Of State?

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Location: Colorado, USA

My divorce was finalized in April 2024. My ex-husband has continually been pushing the boundaries of the parenting agreement. He was supposed to get me travel plans for out-of-state travel with our daughter no later than 1/30. Today (2/2) he decides to inform me that despite him not sending me all the appropriate documentation, he's going to be traveling with her out of state anyway. Per our parenting agreement:

"In addition, a party leaving the State of Colorado with the child must provide an itinerary to the other party at least 14 days in advance of their travel, including contact phone numbers addresses for lodging, flight numbers, and dates of travel."

He plans to travel on 1/13-1/15. His 14 day deadline to get me all documentation was on 1/30. What can I realistically expect a court to do when he takes her across state lines because that's what he's indicated he plans to do. I've very clearly, in writing multiple times, told him he hasn't fulfilled the requirements to travel, and he clearly said he's taking her out of state anyways. I know I can't do much between now and then so he *will* be traveling with her.

What are the odds he'll face real consequences for this if I pursue it? He did something very similar over the Christmas holiday, but there was legitimate gray area there. This time I have clearly stated I don't have a proper documentation and I won't be pressured into giving my ok for this travel like last time. However, his planned travel days fall during his parenting time so unless I physically don't hand her over, he'll be taking her.

submitted by /u/MisfitOnAMountain
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