In Colorado, every divorce, annulment, legal separation, or paternity case that involves children considers the “best interests of the child” when determining child custody and “parental responsibilities.” Parental Responsibilities has two components—1) parenting time (sometimes called visitation) and 2) decision-making. This article focuses on the parenting time component. Family law in Colorado is gender-neutral, meaning […]
5 Facts About Today’s Fathers
With each passing decade the profile of the American family changes, and within that profile, the role of fatherhood is changing in new and different ways. As we approach 2017, more and more fathers who reside in the same home as their children are taking an active role in caring for them and other household […]
Custody and Breastfeeding—What you Need to Know
While there is never a good time for a break-up when children are involved, a unique issue arises when a couple has a young child who is still breastfeeding at the time of the break-up. Having a breastfeeding child can cause parents anxiety and fear when it comes time for custody decisions to be made. […]