Child Custody Law & Family Attorneys in Denver, CO
Denver Custody and Visitation Lawyers
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When addressing custody and visitation disputes, you are probably seeking help to get the maximum amount of parenting time that Colorado law will permit. There are a lot of legal issues that are involved. Colorado family law first focuses on the best interest of the child and issues that may affect it.
This is where a Denver CO child custody attorney at Theodore P. Watson & Associates, LLC can better service your needs. The family law division at our law firm has substantial amount of success working with divorcing parents with disputes. If you are relocating, need help representation in family mediation, we understand Colorado laws and can help you to craft a meaningful parenting plan for court. Alternatively, if you need help with modification of current orders, our Denver lawyers can help.
Our family law and visitation services include help with Colorado child support, Colorado divorce law, modification, parenting plan assistance, family mediation, relocation and moving out of state, Spousal maintenance (formerly “alimony”),complex and contested cases, Colorado military divorce law, Interstate help, Fathers’ Rights, grandparent rights litigation.
Understanding the Law Helps You Make Decisions about Your Case
Knowing how Colorado custody law impacts your case helps you to make better decisions. Incorrectly focusing on the other parent does not per se help your case. Colorado requires parents to focus primarily on what is in the best interest of the children. When creating a parenting plan, many parents make the mistake of focusing on just themselves in court. Colorado laws force family judges to decide cases based on the child’s best interests. While each parent’s ability to foster a meaningful relationship with their children is key, our skilled Denver lawyers can guide you to develop sound parenting plans that result in better court outcomes.
Learn How to establish Custody and Visitation?
Visitation arrangements in a divorce or other family separation are often the most difficult challenges that are faced when developing parenting plans.
You must decide upon reasonable schedules that take work and school schedules into consideration. Colorado courts appreciate it when both parents agree on a suitable parenting plan. Our child custody attorneys in Denver will provide information on how to structure a suitable visitation schedule.
Get guidance on how to craft your case using the “best interest of the child” standard
Colorado custody laws focus primarily on the “best interest of the child” standard when ruling on cases. The more you understand how judges and courts think, the faster you can use the information to get better results in your case. When resolving complex visitation battles, our Denver attorneys assist you by breaking down the most important issues to consider. These issues include:
- The wishes of the child’s parents
- The wishes of the child, if he or she is sufficiently mature to express reasoned and independent preferences
- The interaction and interrelationship of the child with his or her parents, his or her siblings, and any other person who may significantly affect the child’s best interests
- The child’s adjustment to his or her home, school, and community
- The mental and physical health of all individuals involved, with the exception that a disability alone cannot be a basis to deny or restrict parenting time
- The ability of the parties to encourage the sharing of love, affection, and contact between the child and the other party
- Whether the past pattern of involvement of the parties with the child reflects a system of values, time commitment, and mutual support
- The physical proximity of the parties to each other, as this relates to the practical considerations of parenting time
- Whether one of the parties has been a perpetrator of child abuse or neglect, which shall be supported by credible evidence
- Whether one of the parties has been a perpetrator of spousal abuse, which shall be supported by credible evidence
- The ability of each party to place the needs of the child ahead of his or her own needs
Modification of Visitation Arrangements
Child custody and visitation agreements can be modified with the consent of both parents or by the court. Any aspect can be changed, as long as it is consistent with the best interests of the child. Typical justifications include:
- Relocation.
- Substantial changes in circumstances.
- Change in lifestyle.
What to consider when relocating or moving out-of-state
Oftentimes, a dispute arises when one parent elects to relocate or move out of the state. There becomes an obvious concern about the other parent’s legal rights. Colorado custody laws apply a set of guidelines when litigation arises. Having an experienced attorney on your side can minimize devastating outcomes. In each case where one parent moves out of state, we help you analyze the same factors the courts will consider.
At Watson & Associates, we understand impacts on both parents—we equally represent father’s rights and mother’s rights.
Statewide family law services
Watson & Associates practice Colorado child custody law for clients throughout the state and within the Denver metro areas. This includes: Aurora, Broomfield, Centennial, Commerce City, Cherry Creek, Cherry Hills, Littleton, Parker, Lakewood, Thornton, Englewood, Bennett, Greeley, Colorado Springs, Adams County, Alamosa, Arapahoe County, Boulder County, Denver County, Douglas County, Jefferson County, Larimer County, Summit County, and Teller County.
Contact us for immediate help
If you are experiencing or contemplating a family dispute in the Denver , protect your rights by contacting the child custody lawyers at Watson & Associates. Call us toll free at (866)601-5518 today.
