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A judge’s decisions on child custody in Colorado are legally binding and enforceable. Still, Colorado courts acknowledge that sometimes circumstances substantially change. In some situations, the court may agree to alter a child custody plan based on significant long-term changes in one or both parent’s circumstances or a change in a child’s needs. Colorado Family…

Adapting to life after divorce is challenging for parents. It takes time to feel comfortable with parenting schedules, pick-ups and drop-offs, and adjusting to the new normal of one family in two households. But what happens when one parent’s career or personal life requires a big move outside of the area or out of the…

Updated Jan 2024 Family law leans heavily on the concept of parental rights, which include a parent’s rights to make decisions about a child’s education, healthcare, and upbringing, as well as the right to make major decisions on behalf of a child. However, parental rights also come with significant responsibilities. A parent must provide basic…

Courts in Colorado make all family court decisions in the best interests of children, including decisions on adoptions, foster care, child custody, and legal guardianship. Child custody and the legal guardianship of children are similar cases in family court. They both involve decisions about who provides a home for a child, cares for their daily…

Family courts in Colorado prioritize the best interests of the child when deciding on matters of child custody and child support. The state’s legislature holds that every child has the right to live in a home that’s free of domestic violence, neglect, and child exploitation. This means judges in divorce cases involving child custody must…