Lessening the Trauma for Children in Colorado Divorces
Divorce is a traumatic event for parents, and even more so for children. Numerous studies have shown that conflicted child custody disputes can have effects on future relationships and opportunities for years into the future.
At the law firm of Stowell, P.C. in Lone Tree, Colorado, our lawyers are here to help you resolve child custody and visitation cases as amicably as possible. Whether deciding where the children should live or searching for the right visitation schedule, each party should have an attorney who is sensitive to the concerns of both adults and children.
How Are Child Custody and Visitation Determined in Colorado?
Child custody and visitation is called "allocation of parental rights and responsibilities" in Colorado. As a part of your divorce, you and your spouse will create a parenting plan that spells out where the child will live and a parenting time schedule for the non-residential parent.
Parents can agree to any custody or visitation schedule they want. However, if the parents can't agree, the courts will decide based on the best interests of the child. Some of the most common conflicts in child custody and visitation cases are:
- Dispute over where child should live majority of the time
- One parent wants 50-50 parenting time, yet the couple do not live in the same school district
- The custodial parent seeks relocation and permission to remove the child from Colorado.
- Allegations of parental child abuse or domestic violence
- Concerns about a parent's drug or alcohol use
Conflicted child custody cases are difficult for everyone involved, regardless of whether the dispute concerns physical custody or legal custody. As your attorneys, we will help you develop a parenting plan that put your child's best interests first.
Attorney Consultation
To discuss your child custody case with a lawyer at Stowell, P.C., call 888-353-9358 or fill out our contact form. From our office in Lone Tree, Colorado, we represent clients in the Denver metropolitan area and throughout Douglas, El Paso and Pueblo counties.
