A judge deciding how to split parental rights and responsibilities has to think carefully about the needs of the children in a family. In some cases, a judge may decide that one adult's unstable circumstances leave them incapable of meeting the children's needs...
Child Custody & Visitation
Who decides if parents can move with children after a divorce?
Parents typically share parental rights and responsibilities after a Colorado divorce. They each get to spend a certain amount of time with the children and have a say in the major decisions about their daily lives. In most cases, parents need to maintain some degree...
What factors determine a child’s best interests?
When parents get divorced or separate if they aren’t married, they may be able to work together to set up a parenting arrangement that the court can approve. In an amicable split, the parents ideally put their children first naturally. But when parents can’t agree on...
Can a minor child choose to not see one parent post-divorce?
Parents who are contemplating divorce in Colorado frequently worry about what the change to their family circumstances will mean for their relationship with their children. For example, many people have heard stories about one parent trying to push the other out of...
How to show that a parent’s substance abuse could affect their kids
Most custody matters result in both parents spending time with their children. Although 50/50 custody isn't always a practical solution, relatively equal parenting time is a common request when those with minor children divorce or separate. In most contentious family...
4 common questions about child custody with a difficult ex
Divorce can be scary, but it may be a lot more worrisome to think about your children after a divorce. You’ll still want to see them, but you may be afraid that your ex-spouse will make that difficult. Perhaps it’s because you and your ex always fought or maybe your...
2 reasons to modify your parenting plan if your ex cancels a lot
Whether you were lucky enough to amicably negotiate a parenting plan with your ex or you went to court because you couldn't agree on anything, you expect them to abide by your arrangements. Unfortunately, you may have noticed a distressing trend. The more time that...
Parenting time considerations in Colorado courts
You are a good parent, so you may assume that the judge will agree your child should live with you at least half the time and sign an order to that effect. However, being a good parent does not guarantee you will receive the parenting time schedule you want. A judge...
Virtual visitation for parents with odd schedules or work travel
Virtual or digital visitation has made it easier than ever before for parents to be a daily part of their children's lives after a divorce. For many people, virtual visitation may only seem necessary for parents in unusual situations, like those currently deployed as...
How can unmarried fathers protect their parental rights?
Unmarried fathers love and care for their kids in the same ways that married fathers do, but they can face challenges when it comes to securing parenting time. Custody can be a tricky issue in cases where the biological father and mother are not married, and dads may...