Child Custody Lawyers
Denver Attorneys Protecting Your Rights In Custody Disputes
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The Denver child custody lawyers at Theodore Watson & Associates, LLC have successfully litigated some of the most complex family law and child custody cases. Any type of divorce or family law case takes a significant amount of energy from spouses. However, our Colorado child custody lawyers also understand the stress placed upon children.
When it comes to child visitation rights, our focus in to ensure that children enjoy a continuing future relationship with each parent. Joint child custody is the foundation of creating such a relationship. Our family law expertise includes:
- Custody rights
- Relocation
- Custody Modification
- Divorce
- Child support
- Out of state matters
- Parenting time disputes and parental alienation
- Rights of other family members
- Decision making help
- Father custody & rights
Statewide Custody Law Representation
As a Denver family law firm, our custody attorneys represent clients in 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.
Gain A Better Understanding of Colorado Child Custody Laws
As a parent, you want to learn the legal process. You want to what the courts consider a parenting plan that is fair. Each case is specific to the facts and you should retain a lawyer that explain how your facts are applied to the law.
About 47.3 % of parents enter a child custody dispute with the mindset that the case is about which parent can win the case. In truth, the case is only about what is in the child’s best interest. Our Denver child custody lawyers will guide you away from common mistakes made in custody disputes.
Family Law Experience
Our firm combines over 20 years of Colorado family law experience. When you retain Denver child custody lawyers, you must look for someone that thoroughly understands the issues pertaining to modification, issues arising in relocation disputes and other contested matters that will arise when you are fighting for your rights.
Our Denver child custody rights lawyers educate you and help 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.
Decision-making: parents must make important decisions pertaining to the child’s education, medical and religion. Our child custody help experts 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 law 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 experts to listen to your concerns and provide prompt feedback
Parenting Plans
Child custody litigation requires a lot of court forms and negotiation of disputed matters. Our Denver child custody attorneys are more effective because we realize the case is not about the lawyers. Instead, the case is about the best interest of the children and relationship with each parent. Our law firm 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
- Help you acquire joint custody and decision making
Avoid Mistakes & Reduce Expensive Legal Fees
Our Colorado child custody lawyers are trained to help our clients reduce unnecessary legal fees. Family law and divorce litigation is very expensive and legal fees can escalate quickly. Therefore, our lawyers 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
Custody Modifications
If you are considering filing for modification, you should consult with an experienced Denver child custody lawyer that understands the law. Custody 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 from a Colorado child custody 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 experienced child custody attorney. The key point is that the other parent also has legal rights.
We have a successful track record with complex cases. Our Denver lawyers have a particular familiarity with complex situations such as:
- Parental alienation syndrome allegations
- Relocation and moving out of state disputes
- Highly contested custody battles
Watson & Associates has successfully litigated complex Denver cases involving divorce, emergency child custody jurisdiction matters involving UCCJA and PKPA cases. Our family law attorneys will get to the bottom of legal issues and quickly come to a resolution.
Contact Us Today To Protect Your Rights
If you are looking for attorneys that understand Colorado laws and can protect your rights, contact our Denver child custody lawyers at 720-941-7200.
