Currently, children in Colorado don’t get much of a voice in custody battles. Instead, decisions about who the child is placed with, how often they can see their parents or family and visitation is made solely by their attorney – known as "guardian ad litem." Guardian...
How can I resolve a paternity dispute?
Establishing who the father of a child is an important part of legal cases involving child support or custody rights. An alleged father may deny paternity of a child, or the mother of a child could dispute the paternity. Either situation may call for legal action to...
What are the basics of child custody in Colorado?
Divorced parents in Colorado must work together for the sake of their children. It’s important to understand how child custody works and what to expect. Colorado has a preference for joint custody The state has a preference for joint custody instead of awarding sole...
How mental illness affects divorce
There are many forms of mental illness, and some of them can be disabling to the point where they affect a marriage. Some partners in Colorado might even choose to divorce their spouses in order to protect children, financial assets and other things that married...