The end of a marriage can bring disruption and uncomfortable change for all members of a family. For most Colorado parents who divorce, their main concern is the safety and well-being of the children. This is why co-parenting or joint child custody are the most...
Preparation is the key to winning a child custody case
The one thing that most parents in Colorado have in common is they want what is best for their children. When a divorce occurs, parents need to come to an agreement on child custody or the custody case could end up in court. A judge makes a decision based on the...
How to navigate co-parenting disagreements
Divorce is emotional, and sometimes wrought with conflict. When emotions are running high and lingering arguments from the past are brought up, divorced parents may have trouble seeing past the challenges to fulfill the duties of their shared parenting child custody...
View your parenting plan as a powerful tool for your family
Your divorce will be difficult for your kids, no matter how amicable you and your spouse may be. Even in a straightforward divorce, kids may experience some sense of upheaval and stress, and you and other Colorado parents will want to work to ensure the children do...
Some helpful child custody advice for fathers
Mothers are the primary caregivers of the family according to traditional stereotypes. Even though fathers today play a larger and more active role in a child’s life, some courts still favor the mother in a child custody case. Here’s how fathers in Colorado can best...
After a divorce, can a parent move away with his or her child?
Divorce is a complicated and emotional process, and it is normal for a parent to want a fresh start after it is final. In some cases, this may mean finding a new residence, new job or new place to call home, even in another state. However, moving after a divorce may...
Making custody transitions easier on the children
Divorce can tear families apart and create massive amounts of stress for parents and children alike. Parents in Colorado who divorce should strive to put their differences aside and come to a child custody agreement that suits the needs of their children. This is why...
Is it ever OK to deny your former spouse their parenting time?
During your divorce, you might have sought and received primary parenting time due to your former spouse’s conduct. Despite their issues, you likely hoped your children could continue their relationship with them in some form. Yet, your former spouse’s struggles might...
How divorcing parents can succeed in co-parenting
Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for children to experience emotional trauma when their parents divorce. Going from having the cohesiveness of one family unit to now having to divide time between parents is challenging to say the least. Since children benefit from the...
When should a custody agreement be changed?
Although parents in Colorado separate for any number of reasons, the safety and well-being of the children is usually a shared area of concern. Most parents in Colorado will need to work together to come to a child custody agreement that suits the new situation....
