How Allocation of Parental Rights Colorado Actually Works

Figuring out the allocation of parental rights Colorado style is rarely as simple as people hope it'll be. If you're going through a breakup or a divorce and there are kids involved, you've probably realized by now that the state doesn't even use the word "custody" anymore. Instead, everything falls under the umbrella of Allocation of Parental Rights, or APR for short. It sounds a bit clinical, but the idea behind the name change was to move away from the "winning and losing" vibe of traditional custody battles and focus more on the actual responsibilities of being a parent. ...

April 28, 2026 · 7 min · Ruthy Brenda