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Child Custody

Can I Get Holiday Parenting Time?

When dealing with the allocation of parenting time, parties going through a child custody or divorce case would be best served by obtaining specific and well written orders. Parenting time orders are generally going to have various aspects to them. Specifically, the parties will need to determine whether one of them has

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What is a PC/DM?

“PC/DM” stands for Parenting Coordinator/Decision Maker. A parenting coordinator is a third person who can be appointed by the court, whether by force or agreement, to assist parties with implementing a parenting plan or to help them with co-parenting issues and mechanisms. Parenting coordinators must have specific training and are appointed pursuant

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My 16 Year Old Wants to Live With Me. Can I Modify Custody?

You may be able to modify “custody” depending on the circumstances in your case. Firstly, custody is called “parental responsibilities” in Colorado and ties into both parenting time and making child decisions. Colorado child custody, in terms of where the child lives, is going to be modified pursuant to C.R.S.14-10-129. In a

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Can I Move to Another State with my Children?

Securing approval to relocate out of state with your child in a joint-custody arrangement necessitates seeking permission from a judge, underscoring the importance of legal clearance in such matters. Neglecting this crucial step may lead to significant repercussions. Initiate the process by informing the other parent through a formal, written notice, ensuring

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Common Reasons for Denial of a Child Custody Relocation Order

Navigating co-parenting with a custody order requires legal compliance and careful consideration of a potential move’s impact. Reasons for denial of relocation requests in Colorado include procedural errors and failure to demonstrate the move’s benefit to the child, necessitating legal counsel for modification if denied. Co-parenting when there is a child custody

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Can I Get Custody of My Grandchildren?

Pursuant to Colorado child custody statutes, specifically C.R.S. 14-10-123, non-parents can seek custody of a child in certain situations. Under Colorado law, “custody” is technically termed “parental responsibilities.” Non-parents includes grandparents, though just because they are relatives of the child and grandparents does not mean they are given any greater, preferential treatment

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How to File for Emergency Custody in Colorado

How to File for Emergency Custody in Colorado: In short, to initiate the process of obtaining emergency custody in Colorado, the first step is to file a petition for an emergency custody hearing in the appropriate court. Depending on where you are in Colorado, you may have the option to submit this

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What Does Full Custody of a Child Mean in Colorado?

By: Stephen J. Plog Many divorcing couples who have children struggle with the contentious issue of dividing parental responsibilities after their separation. Contacting an experienced family law attorney, such as the attorneys of Plog & Stein P.C. can be very beneficial. Trying to cooperate with your soon-to-be ex-spouse can sometimes be difficult.

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