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At the Denver Family Lawyers, we understand the importance that parents play in the lives of their children. One of our greatest goals is to proper legal advice and help parents protect the relationships that they have with their children through parenting agreements and child custody orders.

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What Questions Should You Ask an Attorney About Child Custody?

Child custody cases in Denver, CO can be a nasty process. With both spouses practically competing for their child or children together, some cases may create a rift between parents and children. If you happen to be a parent undergoing a child custody battle in court, here are some questions you should ask your Denver child custody attorney to provide some clarity:

  • If I am unmarried, do I need to file for child custody?
  • What's the difference between physical and legal custody?
  • How does the court determine who the custodian is?
  • What does the court mean by "child's best interests"?
  • Can my child decide who will be their custodian?
  • What is a parenting plan?

Child Custody Laws You Need to Know

In 1999, the familiar term “child custody” was changed in Colorado to the more politically-correct term “parenting responsibilities.” However, these responsibilities are still referred to in the vernacular as “child custody” matters. There are several categories of child custody cases in Colorado.

Custody Process for Nonmarried Couples

The first category is Allocation of Parental Responsibilities (APR) cases, which occur between parents who were never married. These types of custody cases are generally brought before the domestic relations division of the District Court in the county where at least one of the parents resides.

Child Custody for Divorcing Spouses

The second type of custody case in Denver involves parenting time and decision-making authority. These cases are generally decided during or following a divorce case and involve physical custody (who the child lives with) and legal custody (who makes life decisions for the child).

How is Child Custody Determined in Colorado?

The courts will examine the following when awarding custody of the children:

  • The parent's physical and mental health
  • The distance between the parents' houses
  • The child's wishes, depending on his or her maturity level
  • Each parent's wishes and preferences in terms of custody and parenting time

Is Colorado a 50/50 Child Custody State?

Colorado is not a 50/50 state that splits child custody. The responsibilities and actions of Colorado parents are based on the best interests of the child or children. There is no ruling favor that goes to the mother, father, or equal time.

Are you looking to get a divorce and want to fight for fair custody right here in Denver? Maybe you are separated parents who need to establish a plan for parenting time, or a father looking to fight for your fathers’ rights. Whatever the case may be, speak with a Denver child custody attorney from Denver Family Lawyers to learn what your options are.

 

 

What is Considered an Unfit Parent in Colorado?

In Colorado, consider a parent unfit if they cannot fulfill the child's needs or threaten their physical or emotional well-being. If the custodian of the child shows any of these behaviors, you may have a case against them:

  • Alcoholism
  • Child has bodily injuries upon leaving the custodian's premise
  • The custodian has been neglecting the child
  • The custodian has exhibited mental illness or emotional sickness
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