Child Custody

Child support remains a key concern for parents sharing 50/50 custody. Many believe that equal custody means no child support obligation, but that isn’t always the case. Child support aims to ensure that the child’s needs get met, regardless of the custody...

Many people believe that family courts automatically favor mothers in custody decisions. This is rarely the case. In the past, courts often awarded custody to mothers based on the "tender years" doctrine. This outdated belief assumed that young children needed their...

Separating parents are often overwhelmed with emotions during their divorce process. Among other things you need to sort out, child custody is one of the big decisions you must agree on. Every parent wants the best for their child, but how do you exactly factor this...

In Colorado, parents, regardless of whether married or not, can pursue an allocation of parental responsibilities (custody) to settle issues involving their child, including how much parenting time they each have or who gets to decide on major decisions about their...

Technology has profoundly impacted parenting, transforming how parents care for, educate and interact with their children. Accordingly, it has become an important consideration when developing parenting time plans for separated parents. When considering this method as...

Child custody is one of the most sensitive matters that comes with a divorce. When a parent has legal custody, they make all significant decisions for their child. On the other hand, physical custody refers to a parent’s right to have the child live with them....

Picture this: a household where the dad dons an apron, expertly cooks dinner and helps his children with their homework. Seems like a rare occurrence, right? Well, not anymore! Custodial fathers, or dads who have primary custody of their children, are on the rise....

Parenting plans are essential for a divorce with minor children. When you create your parenting plan, the schedules, expectations and details focus on the current situation. Sometimes that situation changes over time and the parenting plan no longer works the way that...

After a divorce, the best-case scenario for your family is usually to stay in the same state. However, there are situations where your co-parent may need to leave the state for work or personal reasons on a permanent basis. When you have joint custody, both parents...

Going through a divorce can rock your family and change its dynamic in more ways than one. Your children will feel the volatility of these changes and may struggle to adapt to shared custody. Responding the right way to their needs during this time can make a...