As a divorced parent, you might need to modify a custody order or even petition a Colorado court to restrict the other parent’s time with the children. There are many reasons why you might find yourself in this position. In some cases, you and the other parent might...
What could hurt child custody negotiations?
Divorce could be hard on children, and teens might find themselves struggling with tremendous anxiety. When the parents find themselves apart during child custody negotiations, the process could become even more difficult for the teens. The custody hearings will play...
What is the difference between sole and joint custody?
Divorce is a difficult process on its own, but it becomes an entirely different situation when custody is contentious. Custody battles can become very intense and end up taking months in the courtroom. Even worse, divorces with intense custody battles are often the...
Joint custody financial considerations: What do you need to know?
During the custody aspect of your divorce proceedings, the only thing that may concern you is getting custody of your children. As a result, you may do whatever is necessary to ensure you get at least half, if not the majority of, custodial rights, including...
How can you co-parent without a fight?
After a divorce, your children are still your number one priority. If you chose to co-parent with your ex, you may have to figure out how to coexist and get along after an emotional breakup. According to Today’s Parent, children of divorced parents have a higher...
Can nesting help our post-divorce family?
If you have children with your ex-spouse, divorce is only the beginning of this new chapter of your life. You will still need to work together with your ex-spouse to continue to raise your children. Unless there is addiction or abuse in the family home, joint custody...
How does parental alienation syndrome affect your child?
As a parent going through divorce, you still want what is best for your child. But unfortunately, the strain and anger of a divorce can sometimes blind people. This often happens in the case of parental alienation. Parental alienation hurts you, but it hurts your...
5 tips to remember when drafting a parenting plan
Divorcing parents spend a considerable amount of time drafting a comprehensive parenting plan to plan contingencies and avoid future disputes. Unfortunately, mistakes will be made, and the reach of the plan might be overextended. It is wise to go through the parenting...
Using logic to help you create a customized child custody plan
Determining a child custody arrangement during your divorce proceedings in Colorado could easily win the prize for the most time consuming and stressful process. As you negotiate the terms and conditions of your child custody agreement, maintain a realistic...
Pursuing custody as an unmarried parent
If you are splitting up with your child's other parent, there are many different issues to take into consideration. Aside from focusing on the best interests of your child, you need to review your legal options, such as your ability to secure custody rights. If you...
