Richard Harris

of the Colorado Bar Association, and is active in Rotary International and The Denver Bar Association. In 2009 Rich was appointed as Chair of the Board of Metro Volunteer Lawyers, an organization that coordinates pro bono service to indigent people throug

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Colorado Case Law: In a Colorado divorce case in 2010, the Court ordered a parenting plan limiting the father's parenting time to supervised visits because the parent had a history of smoking marijuana, In addition, the Court ordered that he submit to a s

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Parenting Time, Marijuana, and Amendment 64

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""With the recent passage of Amendment 64 in Colorado, marijuana use is sure to become more of a factor in future Colorado family law cases.' - Rich Harris, President and Managing Partner of The Harris Law Firm. Colorado Amendment 64:

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In 2012, Colorado voters amended the state constitution by passing Amendment 64 and making the limited possession and private recreational use of marijuana legal under Colorado law. Colorado became one of the first states to face many of the issues regard

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Parental drug use is a common issue in cases involving parenting time disputes. In some cases, the Courts will order parenting time restrictions when there is persuasive evidence that drug abuse endangers the minor children involved. The questions that Co

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1. How will the legalization of marijuana affect parenting time?

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2. Will the Courts now view a parent who occasionally uses marijuana in the same way they would a parent who has a glass of wine with dinner?

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3. Will the Courts treat a parent who grows marijuana the same as it treats a parent who brews his or her own beer?

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Colorado Case Law:

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In a Colorado divorce case in 2010, the Court ordered a parenting plan limiting the father's parenting time to supervised visits because the parent had a history of smoking marijuana. In addition, the Court ordered that he submit to a series of regular ur

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If a parent wants the Court to restrict the other parent's parenting time because of marijuana use then they prove that endangerment issues apply. The legal use of marijuana alone will probably not be sufficient because the parent must prove that the mari

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The legalization of marijuana in the State of Colorado presents a number of issues that may affect parenting time in this state. Family law attorneys are aware of the potential complexities that may arise when a parent uses a formerly illegal substance du

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As we obtain more clarity on this issue, the lawyers at The Harris Law Firm will continue to comment on Amendment 64 and its effect on parenting issues in The State of Colorado. Information will be posted online at www.harrisfamlilylaw.com regarding how t

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## Filing for Divorce and Obtaining the Best Possible Outcome - Read Article

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## Rich Harris Featured in KMGH Denver 7News Story About Parenting & Marijuana - Watch Video

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## Rich Harris Discusses Updates to Antiquated Colorado Adultery Law on KDVR Fox31 - Watch Video

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## Should Family Lawyers Take A Hippocratic Oath?, Law Week Colorado - Read Article

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## Rich Harris: Family Lawyer, Business Leader, and Humanitarian, Memphisdivorce.com - Read Article

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## Preserving Children's Rights, Law Week Colorado - Read Article

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## Non-Nuclear Families Change Courts, Law Week Colorado - Read Article

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## Dividing Debt a Contentious Issue in Divorce Cases, Denver Business Journal - Read Article

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## Top Five Questions to Ask a Divorce Attorney - Read Article

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## List to Rich's Testimonial for Colorado Public Radio - Listen Now

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## http://www.harrisfamilylaw.com/parenting-time-marijuana-and-amendment-64 Fellow: of the Colorado Bar Association, and is active in Rotary International and The Denver Bar Association. In 2009 Rich was appointed as Chair of the Board of Metro Volunteer

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Recent Press Releases about Rich Harris:

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Parenting Time, Marijuana, and Amendment 64 ""With the recent passage of Amendment 64 in Colorado, marijuana use is sure to become more of a factor in future Colorado family law cases."" - Rich Harris, President and Managing Partner of The Harris Law Firm

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Colorado Amendment 64: In 2012, Colorado voters amended the state constitution by passing Amendment 64 and making the limited possession and private recreational use of marijuana legal under Colorado law. Colorado became one of the first states to face ma

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Colorado Family Law: Parental drug use is a common issue in cases involving parenting time disputes. In some cases, the Courts will order parenting time restrictions when there is persuasive evidence that drug abuse endangers the minor children involved.

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Colorado Case Law: In a Colorado divorce case in 2010, the Court ordered a parenting plan limiting the father's parenting time to supervised visits because the parent had a history of smoking marijuana. In addition, the Court ordered that he submit to a s

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Conclusion: The legalization of marijuana in the State of Colorado presents a number of issues that may affect parenting time in this state. Family law attorneys are aware of the potential complexities that may arise when a parent uses a formerly illegal

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