The divorce process is a challenging one that brings about all sorts of emotions. But ending a marriage when children are involved can be extremely overwhelming. Questions about custody often cause the most worry and heartache. Understanding how courts decide custody...
Child Custody & Support
Understanding child support payment processes in Colorado
Like most states in the country, Colorado law also mandates separated parents to contribute financially to their children’s upbringing. Also referred to as child support, this order helps ensure that their children can continue to grow with stability in their lives....
Modifying custody order in Colorado: Mediation vs. court
Life is constantly changing and so are the needs of your children. When a significant change happens after a divorce or separation, your custody agreement or parenting plan may no longer work. In Colorado, the law allows you to modify these orders. The process,...
When a child outgrows their existing parenting plan
Creating a parenting plan with a working schedule for any family is a challenge. Especially if parents separate while children are still relatively young, there may be limitations on how much time they can spend away from their primary caregiver. Parents often start...
When is a custody modification possible?
Divorced and separated parents in Colorado are often subject to custody orders. Technically, the family courts in Colorado do not refer to these matters as custody cases. State law uses the term allocation of parental rights and responsibilities. The courts either...
3 signs that it may be time to modify parenting arrangements
After the Colorado family courts allocate parental rights and responsibilities, co-parents have to uphold the court order that applies to their situation. Even though it may be difficult to do so, they need to share parenting time and work with each other to make...
Can one co-parent move out of Colorado with their children?
Married couples who divorce and unmarried parents who separate typically need to negotiate co-parenting arrangements. In Colorado, the courts expect parents to share both parental rights and responsibilities. Parents usually have a share of parenting time with the...
When does the court allow child custody modifications?
Developing a child custody agreement between spouses splitting up in Colorado is one of the most essential parts of a divorce for those with children. However, one spouse will sometimes request future modifications due to changing circumstances. The court will...
Potential issues with alternate week co-parenting plans
It’s common for divorced or separated parents in Colorado to share custody of their children. When they’re granted equal time with their kids, the alternating weeks or 50/50 co-parenting plan might seem natural. However, there are good reasons why this arrangement may...
Nesting: An Alternative Child Custody Arrangement In Colorado
Children are often the most affected by a divorce. The changes that occur and the complications that come with them can affect their lives or perception of the world for years to come. To reduce the trauma of this upheaval, some divorcing parents choose to employ...