Courts in Colorado and across the country use the best interest of the child standard to base child custody decisions on. This means that a judge will look at a variety of factors of both parents to understand in what arrangement the child will have the best possible...
Denver Colorado Divorce Law Blog
Why would you modify your parenting time arrangement?
Many parents find that one of the most painful parts of finalizing their divorce is figuring out how to schedule time with their children. You likely recognize any parenting plan will take some time to adjust to. Yet, a child should not miss out on a meaningful...
Questions to expect during a custody hearing
Although most divorce proceedings in Colorado tend to go off without a hitch, there are a few that may take a little longer to complete. Many of those revolve around a child custody challenge. This involves one of two things: Either the parents do not agree on the...
How to deal with being denied visitation rights
It is uncommon for courts in Colorado to fully deny a parent custody rights to a son or daughter. However, there is a chance that a court will not allow you to spend time with your child after a divorce. There are several reasons why this may be the case, and...
Addressing parental relocation in a child custody case
In a Colorado family law case, child custody is frequently one of the most contentious aspects. It can lead to an extended dispute and acrimonious feelings between the parents. One of the most common sources of disagreement is if a custodial parent decides to move out...
Keeping divorce from impacting your children
When you have children and are getting divorced in Colorado, the first question that you ask is how to keep the process from hurting the children. It is not possible to completely eliminate the effect that a divorce will have on the children, but you are able to...
How is child custody determined?
Colorado uses the term ‘parental responsibilities’ instead of child custody. Parental responsibilities include parenting time, which refers to the time you spend with your child, and decision-making responsibilities, which refer to the authority to make...
How could legal marijuana affect your custody case?
Although it is no longer a crime to use marijuana recreationally, it could complicate your custody case. Before any judge will grant you custody, they will want to know you can provide a safe environment for your child. Some judges will want additional assurance that...
What happens when your co-parent doesn’t pay their child support?
Throughout the divorce process, many parents strive to shield their children from any divorce-related conflict. As the adults, you feel that it’s unfair to put your children in the middle of adult problems. This is sometimes difficult when it comes to receiving...
Will I receive maintenance?
One of the first questions divorcing people ask is how will they support themselves financially during the divorce process and after the divorce is finalized. Anyone who sacrificed pursuing a career or attending higher education to focus on their family or marriage,...