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...
Child Custody & Support
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...
What You Need To Know About Modifying Child Support
If you are a parent who is paying or receiving child support in Colorado, you may find yourself in a situation where you need the amount of support to get modified. It's important to know how to go about modifying a child support order to achieve a desirable outcome....
Nesting As A Custody Alternative In Colorado
During their divorce, one of the important issues that many Colorado couples need to resolve is child custody and parenting time. Since most parents want to spend some active time with their children and also make important decisions, they will often pursue a shared...
What Situations Require Modifications To Child Custody Orders?
If you and your child's other parent are no longer together, you probably have a child custody order in Colorado. However, there may be times when you have to request modifications to your existing child custody order. It's important to know when that might be...
Why A Child Support Order Might Change
Colorado law generally requires both parents to provide financial assistance to their children. In some cases, this may be true even if you don't have custody or visitation rights to your son or daughter. An initial support order is generally created when you end your...
Child Custody And Relocation In Colorado
When parents of minor children divorce, the courts will order a child custody arrangement that is in the best interest of the child. In the state of Colorado, there are certain regulations the parent with primary custody must adhere to if the parent is moving to...