Denver Colorado Child Custody Attorneys Lawyers

Denver Children’s Attorneys Protecting Your Rights

Filing for divorce can be stressful and complex. More importantly, children are brought into divorce disputes and both mother and father fight for their rights.  The Denver child custody attorneys at Theodore Watson & Associates, LLC  practices Colorado Child Custody Laws, Colorado divorce litigation and focus on advising, educating, and ultimately litigation children’s rights and parenting time disputes between spouses. We have successfully handled both contested and uncontested cases involving:

• Custody rights
• Relocations
• Modifications
• Divorce
• Child support
• Out of state matters
• Parenting time disputes and parental alienation
• Rights of other family members

Family Law Experience

Our firm combines over 20 years of Colorado family law experience When you retain a lawyer, you must look for someone that thoroughly understands the issues pertaining to modifications, issues arising in relocation disputes and other contested matters that will arise when you are fighting for your rights. Our lawyers will educate you and guide you from beginning to end and will provide you with enough information to make informed decisions. Our primary family law attorney, Lorraine Stark heads our family law practice and has successfully litigated and resolved disputes in Denver and throughout Colorado.

Help with Parental Responsibility

Colorado law no longer uses the term “custody” or “visitation.” Instead family law cases now use the term allocation of parental responsibility. You must show the court that you can contribute to:

Decision-making – parents must make important decisions pertaining to the child’s education, medical and religion. Our Denver children’s attorneys will advise you on how your particular case shapes your rights.

Advice on Parenting Time

The most contested matter in a Colorado child custody case is who gets the children and for how long. Colorado family courts focus on the ability of the child to build a relationship with both parents. Previous laws and litigation focused more on the parents’ dispute instead of what was in the best interest of the child. When it comes to parenting time you can:

• Expect comprehensive advice on you specific rights depending on work schedules, location and other highly relevant facts
• Become educated on how to handle complex matters when exercising your parenting time
• Expect our family law attorneys to listen to your concerns and provide prompt feedback

Parenting Plans

Litigation requires a lot of court  forms and negotiation of disputed matters. Our attorneys are more effective because we realize the case is not about the lawyers. Instead, the case is about the well-being of the children and relationship with each parent.  We will:

• Help you to negotiate terms and conditions of parenting time
• Consider and balance your schedules to formulate a fair and equitable parenting plan that also serves the best interest of the child

Reduce Expensive Legal Fees

Our Colorado child custody attorneys are trained to help our clients reduce unnecessary legal fees. Family and divorce law litigation is very expensive and legal fees can escalate quickly. Therefore, we advise our clients to take certain steps early in the case to minimize costs. This includes:

• Talking to the other parent about contested matters and trying to resolve them early
• Do not talk negatively to the child about the other parent because it can create new disputes concerning parental alienation
• Discussing up front with your lawyer what you expect the outcome to be and understanding how the law deals with cases concerning disputed rights
• Understanding the negotiation is not one takes all and the other gets nothing – this only sets the stage for consistent disputes that increase legal fees

We Represent Both Fathers and Mothers

Colorado does not favor one parent over the other. Our family law attorneys have successfully represented fathers and mothers’ custody rights. If you are subjected to a Colorado court order and live out of state, our law firm can help you.

Modifications

If you are considering filing for modification, you should consult with an experienced Denver family law expert that understands the law.  Modification is not automatic in Colorado.  A change in circumstances must occur sufficient enough to convince the court to order the modification.  If you are out of state and need help form a Colorado lawyer, contact us immediately.

Relocation and Moving Out of State

Relocation must be handled with care. If you are moving out of state, you should seriously consider consulting with an attorney. The key point is that the other parent also has rights. You should get permission from the court and the other parent. Allegations of kidnapping can be a problem and may even jeopardize your rights.

We have a successful track record with complex cases. Our Denver lawyers have a particular familiarity with complex child custody situations such as:

• Parental alienation syndrome allegations
• Relocation and moving out of state disputes
• Sole custody litigation
• Highly contested battles

Watson & Associates has successfully litigated complex cases involving divorce, emergency child jurisdiction matters involving UCCJA and PKPA cases. Our Colorado family law attorneys will get to the bottom of legal issues and quickly come to a resolution.

Statewide Representation

Theodore Watson & Associates, LLC serve clients throughout Colorado, including Aspen, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, Boulder, Lonetree, Highlands Ranch, Littleton, Steamboat Springs, Vail, Grand Junction, Adams County, Denver County, Arapahoe County, Douglas County, Jefferson County, Broomfield County, Eagle County, Pitkin County, Gunnison County, El Paso County and Garfield County.      

Contact Us to Protect Your Rights

If you are going through a divorce and don’t know your rights , contact Watson & Associates, LLC for immediate confidential help. 720.941.7200.

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, Broomfield, Denver County, Douglas County, Jefferson County, Larimer County, Summit County and Teller County.

Online Resources:

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