When two partners split, it is imperative that a child custody agreement be determined for the benefit of the child and to create stability. However, child custody orders are not immutable. There are situations where a child custody order can be changed or modified. The Colorado Uniform Child-custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) describes modification […]
Establishing paternity in Colorado is an essential legal process that determines the biological parents of a child and grants legal rights and responsibilities. It is vital to establish paternity for parental agreements and court orders involving child custody and child support. Colorado establishes paternity in three ways: assumed and automatic, voluntary, or through a court […]
If you are experiencing a legal battle regarding child custody, it is critical that you understand basic custody issues, along with knowing your legal rights as a parent and the ramifications of giving up those rights in the state of Colorado. Your rights as a parent affect the legal and physical custody of your child, […]
During the divorce process, one of your top concerns may involve the custody of your children. Many components go into child custody decisions, but the primary goal in custody determinations according to family courts always centers on the “best interest of the child.” There are many elements that play into this standard, but the court […]
Most divorces can be difficult and stressful for every member of the family, but those that involve special needs children often involve their own set of unique complications. Accounting for custody agreements, child support, alimony, and other concerns in divorces with special needs children is often more complex than in divorces with no special needs […]
The only thing more difficult than going through a divorce is going through a divorce with children. Child custody can be one of the most emotional and difficult aspects of ending a marriage. This is because parents want what is best for their children and, oftentimes, feel that they each are the best equipped to […]
It is one of the most difficult decisions a person can make, but in some devastating cases, terminating a parent's rights is the best thing for the child. Parental rights termination is a legal process that can be initiated by the state or by the parents themselves. There are several specific laws on the termination […]
A child custody agreement can be one of the most difficult aspects of a divorce, as disagreements between the parents are common. In some cases, one parent may seriously disagree with some of the stipulations outlined in the agreement. Additionally, child custody agreements may need to be updated as circumstances change. Fortunately, Colorado child custody […]
In cases of child custody, the courts consider many different factors. These may include whether a parent is seeking to change an existing custody agreement, whether they had children outside of marriage, and whether they are currently married and filing for divorce, among mitigating elements. The Basics of How to File for Child Custody in […]
Parents have a personal and financial responsibility to take care of their children. A child’s best interests must be considered at all times, particularly when two parents decide to part ways. If you were a parent who was court-ordered to pay child support or if you were able to come to an agreement with your […]
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