Category: Child Custody

There is no doubt that going through a divorce can be difficult and upsetting. Some people may turn to drinking alcohol to cope. Others may start to use substances like sleep aids or anxiety medications to get through the day. If you believe that you have developed a dependency on drugs or alcohol or are…

As your child begins to get older, they are going to have a lot to say about your family unit. They may start to have their own ideas about how they want to live, where they want to live and how they intend to interact with either parent. In Colorado, there is no specific age…

You want to set up a child custody schedule that is simple for your children. You’re not as worried about how it impacts you. Even if it’s more work, you just want something that helps them feel comfortable. In your research, you may have heard of something called nesting or birdnesting. How does this work…

Transitions between their parents’ homes can be rough on kids after a divorce. Every time they go from one home to the other, they’re not only saying goodbye to one parent, but they’re leaving part of their life behind – particularly when they transition from the home where the spend most of their time. Kids…

You enjoy going out and drinking with friends, but you usually avoid taking photographs or sharing that information with those who might otherwise use it against you. That’s smart, because drinking, and being accused of drinking too much, could put your custody case at risk. Unfortunately, you can’t always control what other people do. If…

Co-parenting can be challenging for most parents. They may find it hard to reach a compromise with one another. Co-parents also find it challenging to adjust to navigating their different work and social commitments while being single parents. Parents that share a special needs child may find navigating co-parenting even more challenging, however. There are…

Parallel parenting is a way of raising a child after divorce. While it is not ideal, in some situations, it may be necessary. Working together as parents can be challenging after divorce Children benefit when both parents take an active role in their life after divorce, except when one parent is abusive or has addictions…

Many family law judges stress the importance of kids having both their parents in their lives. As such, they’re unlikely to rush to deprive one parent of custody simply because that parent has developed a serious medical condition. If the question is raised, the court may have to look into the quality of care that…

Divorce takes some people by surprise. You may have known your marriage wasn’t in the best shape, but you didn’t expect to get served with divorce paperwork. The only thing worse than encountering an unexpected process server while going about your day is going home to discover that your family isn’t there anymore. If your…

A family law judge’s primary responsibility is to make choices that they deem to be in your child’s best interest. There are various factors that the court takes into account when deciding custody, including the child’s age and gender. One thing that may surprise you, however, is the fact that your living arrangements may shape…