Questions of custody and parenting time can be overwhelming and emotional during divorce. Many fathers worry about whether the law favors mothers and what rights they have when it comes to caring for and raising their children. The good news is that Colorado law does not give preference to either parent. Instead,
Relocation with children can be one of the most complex and emotionally charged issues in a Colorado custody case. Whether you are in the midst of a divorce or already have final custody orders in place, understanding your rights, obligations, and the court’s expectations is essential. If you are considering moving with
Imagine a future where co-parenting doesn’t mean constant conflict. Picture a holiday season without arguments over the schedule and a school year where big decisions are made calmly and predictably. This isn’t just wishful thinking; it’s the stable reality a strong parenting plan can create. A parenting plan is more than just
When your child has special needs, your world revolves around providing them with consistency, stability, and specialized support. The thought of disrupting that delicate balance during a divorce can be terrifying. You worry about maintaining routines, coordinating complex medical or therapeutic schedules, and ensuring both parents remain fully equipped to provide the
You’ve built a new chapter, maybe even a new family. But your past parenting agreement didn’t anticipate this change. If you have children from a previous relationship, you are likely wondering, How does remarriage affect child support or custody arrangements in Colorado? Does getting remarried affect child support or custody at all?
Going through a divorce is difficult, and when children are involved, it can be even harder. You want the best for your child, but you may feel lost in the legal process. If you’re facing a custody battle in Colorado, understanding how courts determine the best interest of the children is crucial.
Understanding Colorado Child Support for Your Disabled Child The Colorado family law attorneys at Plog & Stein, P.C. deal with simple and intricate matters related to child support. Though most child support cases are fairly black-and-white, with incomes and other factors which lead to a child support calculation and monthly figure being
If a non-custodial parent does not exercise court-ordered visitation, the custodial parent must still comply with the parenting plan, but the court may take further action. While the custodial parent cannot legally deny future visits unless modified by the court, repeated failure to exercise visitation can impact future custody modifications, child support,
When you split from a spouse or partner who is the other parent of your child, your initial parenting time order from the family court will likely not be your last. A lot can change regarding your child’s needs from year to year (or even more frequently), and you may need to
Over recent decades, family courts throughout the country have trended away from awarding custody based on traditional notions of the family structure. Instead, courts look to various factors that all revolve around the child’s best interest. While public policy favors the active and consistent involvement of both parents in a child’s life,
