Posts in Child Custody

As the second parent to a child, if you have lived with the child for the past six (6) months, you have the same rights to the child as the child’s biological parent. However, in order to protect and ...

The holidays are usually such a joyous time of year for families. This year has been difficult for everyone, but the holidays can still be joyous. They might just look a little bit different for every...

As a divorced parent, you need to always keep your child custody order in mind. Not following your parenting time schedule can land you in serious legal trouble in some situations. For example, if you...

With amazing scientific advances like in vitro fertilization (IVF), people who were previously unable to have biological children can now experience a more traditional parenting experience. Unfortunat...

While divorce means the end of a marriage, it is not the end of parenting responsibilities and the concerns you may have for your children and their futures. While the immediate milestones are most li...

With second marriages and blended families being common, estate planning has become a bit more complicated. A couple may have “her” children, “his” children, and “our” children. They may wish to treat...

Court orders are to be taken incredibly seriously, which is why it is a serious issue if your ex violates the existing custody order. This happens most commonly if your child’s other parent fails to d...

When a parent removes a child from the U.S, what recourse does the remaining parent have? As our world continues to grow smaller and more interconnected, marriages involving dual citizens are increas...

What rights do grandparents hold when it comes to visitation with their grandchildren? Colorado Courts recognize the fundamental right of fit parents to make decisions regarding the care, custody and...

When a marriage comes to an end, parents must decide how to divide their family and household in two. The most legally and emotionally difficult part of this undertaking is often determining child cus...

In the last blog we discussed child support and how it is calculated. The basis of all calculations is the gross income of both parties. Income is defined as the actual gross income (the pre-tax, and ...

When it comes to successful co-parenting and shared decision-making, communication between parents is key. Coordinating schedules and exchanging children isn’t always easy, especially if you and your ...

The Courts and legislature take domestic violence very seriously. In 2013, the legislature expanded the definition of domestic violence as it pertains to domestic issues of protection orders, parentin...