4 Major Considerations When Making a Parenting Schedule
When two parents decide to separate, there may be mixed emotions, as well as uncertainty and unpredictability for everyone in the family—particularly the children. As part of a dissolution of... Read More
Obtaining Joint Custody of Your Child
Colorado differs from other states when it comes to custody rulings. In fact, the state does not typically use the term “custody,” and does not have the law of sole... Read More
Understanding Colorado Custody Laws for Unwed Parents
Nowadays, it isn’t uncommon to find unmarried couples with children. In fact, statistics show that roughly half the children born in the United States are born to unwed parents. While... Read More
Can a DUI Affect Child Custody Decisions?
In Colorado, driving under the influence can lead to several different consequences, ranging from hefty fines and court-ordered rehabilitation to jail time and limits on or the complete loss of... Read More
Does a Stepparent Have Any Legal Rights?
There are numerous reasons why as a stepparent, you may seek to obtain visitation rights or even custody of a child. Perhaps you are a child’s primary caregiver and the... Read More
What If My Ex-Spouse Won’t Follow Child Custody Orders?
Once entered into by the court, your divorce decree is deemed a court order. You and your ex-spouse must follow the child custody arrangements detailed in the court order or... Read More
How Can I File for Divorce If My Spouse is Missing?
Many married couples file for divorce once they feel the marriage will no longer work. Other couples, on the other hand, opt to abandon the marriage or separate indefinitely. Though... Read More
What Does Allocation of Parental Responsibilities Mean?
In the state of Colorado, the term custody is becoming less common. Instead of awarding custody in a divorce, Colorado statutes now legally use the term allocation of parental responsibilities... Read More
Understanding Sole Custody in a Colorado Divorce
Any time there are children involved in a divorce, custody orders are typically established in the process. If one parent is awarded sole custody, then the rights and responsibilities of... Read More
Child Custody Rights for the Non-Biological Parent
It often happens that children have strong bonds and interactions with individuals other than their biological parents as they grow up, such as their grandparents, step-parents, family friends, and other... Read More