Child Custody Attorneys
The child custody attorneys at Watson & Associates also focus on Colorado child custody law and help parents assert their child custody rights in divorce disputes. Child custody law disputes are common litigation matters when you go through a divorce or separation and can create very complex issues. As you enter into the divorce process, children concerns, stress and draining of emotions can be overwhelming in a custody dispute. If you need experienced help with full custody, shared custody or modification of child visitation, contact our office for a free initial consultation.
Watson & Associates, LLC provides vigorous and experienced family law and divorce attorneys that will represent your custody rights and help preserve the family relationship. Our lawyers have successfully litigated Colorado child custody cases and visitation rights disputes and will provide you with comprehensive and cost effective solutions while minimizing what is a very stressful experience. Our child custody lawyers also handle other family law matters that include:
- Divorce
- Family law
- Child Support
- Paternity
- Out of state custody
- Dependency and neglect
- Common law divorce
- Family business matters
- International Custody Law
Terminology
Colorado legislature, in February 1, 1999 replaced the terms “custody” and “child custody” with the term “parental responsibility”. Thus, any district court in Colorado has the legal authority to enter custody orders in divorce, legal separation and other actions between married and unmarried parents of a minor child. Due to the complex and stressful nature of these matters, it may be wise to consider the benefit of having an experienced Denver child custody attorney to help represent you. You an also read about the basic rules government termination of parental rights in Colorado.
Jurisdiction
Child custody jurisdiction: It is also important to know that Colorado juvenile courts also have jurisdiction to handle various child custody related proceedings. In you are involved in an international custody or international family law matter, custody lawyers sometimes have to determine whether Colorado courts have subject matter jurisdiction over the parents involved in the matter. This is where our attorneys go to work to help you. We consult the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act (C.R.S.A. Section 14-13-101) to figure this out.
Parenting time: C.R.S. 14-10-124 provides the criteria that a Colorado Custody court to consider when allocating parenting time. C.R.S. 14-10-124(1.5)(b) adds five more criteria for the court’s consideration. They are:
- Wishes of the Child’s Parents
- Proof of the parent’s wishes
- Wishes of the child
- Proof of the child’s wishes
- Relationships between the child, parents, siblings, and others
The following are frequent child custody question posted on www.nolo.com
- What factors do courts take into account when deciding who gets custody of the children?
- If one parent moves out and leaves the kids with the other parent, does it hurt the moving parent’s chances of getting custody at a later date?
- Are courts more likely to award custody to mothers than to fathers?
- Does custody always go to just one parent?
- Are there special issues if a gay or lesbian parent is seeking custody or visitation rights?
- Is race ever an issue in custody or visitation decisions?
- Who determines how much visitation is reasonable and fair?
When you hire our Denver child custody rights attorneys, you will want to focus on these areas to help us gather a strong position for your case.
Colorado Locations
Our Colorado custody and divorce lawyers serve 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, Archuleta, Baca, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver County, Douglas County, Jefferson county, Larimer County, Summit County, Teller County, Weld County
Experience in contested matters
Unfortunately, not all child custody cases in Denver or Colorado are uncontested. The Watson team provides you with Custody help that has the best impact on the children’s future. We have successfully litigated complex cases in divorce, child jurisdiction matters involving UCCJA and PKPA family law. For Contested and complex cases involving decision making, visitation rights and other concerns, you will need representation by an experienced child custody rights and family lawyer that can help you handle issues related to child family investigators, special advocates and other professionals that may have an impact on you child custody rights case. If international custody issues are present, then we can help.
Successful Track Record
At Watson & Associates, our custody and family lawyers have successfully helped unmarried parents seek child custody. We have helped fathers exercise rights under Colorado paternity laws, solved out of state custody and interstate matters and have also litigated complex and highly contested cases. Contact us to further discuss how we can help you at (720) 941 7200.
Parental Responsibilities
As Denver parents, you must hire a child custody rights attorney that clearly understands the implications of a suitable parenting plan. A family court will not be bound by a plan that is not in the child’s best interest or that is contested by the other party. In fact, a skilled child custody rights lawyer will try to ensure that most issues relating to parental responsibility are resolved and undisputed. Why? Because if the parties can not agree, then the court may give you a plan that both parents hate.
Best Interest of the Child
Under Colorado custody divorce laws, an allocation of parental responsibilities, which includes decision- making and parenting time, is based on the child’s best interest. As parents, it is best to understand that the the child has certain rights in the determination of matters based on his or her best interests. Winning custody or losing custody more focuses on parents who battle it out based on their own interests. The correct approach is to focus on having a parenting plan that focuses on what is in the child’s best interest. Contact us if you are seeking qualified custody attorneys to help you through the process.
Call us to protect Your Rights Today
If you need help through the custody process and seeking an attorney to protect your rights, Contact us to protect your custody rights today at 720.941.7200.
Our Colorado custody and divorce lawyers serve clients in Aurora, Broomfield, Centennial, Commerce City, Cherry Creek, Parker, Lakewood, Thornton, Cherry Hills, Littleton, Englewood, Bennett, Colorado Springs, Greeley, Adams County, Alamosa, Arapahoe County, Archuleta, Baca, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver County, Douglas County, Jefferson county, Larimer County, Summit County, Teller County, Weld County.
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