Colorado Child Custody & Kayden’s Law
There is a prevailing notion in Colorado family court that shared parenting will encourage cooperation between parents, and that “parental alienation” could be corrected through reunification programs. However, in cases... Read More
Who Gets Primary Custody in Colorado?
Colorado courts will grant joint custody when it is in the Best Interests of the Children. In many cases, however, one parent becomes the “custodial parent” while the other is... Read More
What Does Yelling Do To a Child? New Study Provides Insights
Parenting is a constant balancing act between showing love to your child and managing their unpleasant behaviors. But no parent is perfect. Often, when a child behaves poorly, it’s easy... Read More
Who Decides Which School Our Child Will Attend After a Divorce in Colorado?
There isn’t a short answer on who decides which school a child attends after a Colorado divorce. Neither parent automatically gets to choose the school if they disagree on school... Read More
Guide to Child and Family Investigators (CFI) in Colorado
When Colorado parents dispute over child custody and visitation, the judge may appoint a Child and Family Investigator (CFI) to make recommendations to the court. The CFI’s findings are crucial... Read More
Is Colorado a Mom or Dad State?
One of the biggest fears of a divorcing or separating parent is losing child custody due to the judge’s bias towards the other parent. Some worry that the court automatically... Read More
Colorado Parenting Time Guidelines
Colorado re-defined the use of terms like “custody” and “visitation” in the nineties, per §14-10-103, C.R.S, the Colorado General Assembly redefined these terms as follows: (3) On and after July... Read More
Divorce and Special Needs Child in Colorado
Divorce can be much more difficult for parents of a child with special needs. On top of the common divorce issues to sort out, the child’s particular needs must be... Read More
What Not To Do During A Custody Battle In Colorado – 10 Things To Avoid
In child custody cases, most parents want the judge to see them as the best person to raise the child. But quite often, parents make mistakes that hurt their custody... Read More
Unmarried Fathers Custody Rights Colorado
When a child is born in Colorado to unwed parents, the mother is given sole legal and physical custody. The unmarried father has no custody or visitation rights. The birth... Read More