People usually wait anxiously for summer to begin. However, as parents in Colorado know, the summer can create stressful situations for parents, particularly when they co-parent their children after a divorce. However, parents can work together to create a stress-free...
What are the different types of child custody arrangements?
Newly divorced parents in Colorado have to get child custody arrangements made. There are different types of plans that can be decided by the court. What is parental responsibility? In Colorado, child custody is known as “parental responsibility.” This refers to the...
I Have Shared Custody of My Child: Should I Get Monthly Child Tax Credit Payments?
Parents in Colorado who have shared custody arrangements face a variety of challenges. One of those is working out which parent should get the monthly child tax credit. This is not always straightforward and the tax and income implications are significant. Shared...
The basics of child custody laws in Colorado
If you are a parent in Colorado, understanding the basics of child custody laws will help you make decisions about what is best for your children during and after a divorce. Take a look at the type of custody you may get and the factors judges consider when making...
Will Colorado kids get a larger say in abuse and neglect cases?
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...
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...
Coparenting during the holidays
If you are going through or have recently gone through a divorce and have children, you know that this will change your holiday traditions. Child custody can cause significant strain among parents, and this is particularly true around the holidays. If you're a...
Would nesting work for you and your kids?
Colorado requires divorcing parents to submit a parenting plan for approval. The plan must allow both parents to spend adequate time with their children. Nesting is one option that you have for co-parenting. Your children would continue living at the family home while...
Determining parenting time in Colorado
Colorado law aims to give both parents a substantial amount of time to spend with their kids after divorce, the exception being special circumstances where a parent can harm the child's well-being. One parent gets to be the primary custodian in normal situations while...
Child custody could be influenced by financial factors
During a Colorado family law case, many issues can come to the forefront and complicate matters. With child custody, the child’s best interests are the priority and financial considerations are a key part of that. From the outset, it is important to understand this as...