If you’re co-parenting, you may wonder if parents can change custody arrangements without involving the court. Can you both create a new arrangement and go with it? The short answer is yes, but there are important things to keep in mind. You can modify your custody...
Obtaining or maintaining access to your child is not just about proving you are a capable parent. It is also about avoiding behaviors that could cast doubt on your ability to provide a safe and stable environment. Courts take accusations seriously, and even unfounded...
Parents going through a divorce may have the opportunity to discuss child custody with their child’s other parent. If parents cannot agree to a custody agreement, the court can step in and make a custody order for the parents. A court will generally consider many...
One thing that courts will try to do when couples get divorced is create stability for the children of the marriage. Remember that courts always operate with a focus on the child’s best interests when sorting out child custody issues and drafting a court order. This...
Moving after a divorce can become more complicated when you and your ex share custody of your child. The court will already have issued an order outlining your custody agreement, which likely includes details such as when custody exchanges occur, who makes decisions...
Popular psychology helps people understand their own behavior and the conduct of others more effectively. However, it can also dilute the meaning of important words and phrases. For example, the rise of awareness about narcissism has led to people calling others...
If you are struggling with addiction to drugs or alcohol, or are the co-parent of someone who is, you may be wondering just how substance abuse can affect your custody and parenting rights. You are right to be concerned, as the National Center on Substance Abuse and...
If you are going through a child custody case, you are likely dealing with a rollercoaster of emotions and complex legal procedures. Your decisions during this time can have a lasting impact on your case. A legal representative certified as a child and family...
Parental alienation is not a new concept, yet in recent years, psychology has shed light on this phenomenon and courts now understand more about what it means in the context of divorce, child custody and how it works. What is parental alienation? Parental alienation...
Parental alienation can have many negative effects on children, both in the short and long term. In Colorado, interfering with communication between a child and one parent may signal alienation. This behavior may raise concerns about the child's well-being and the...
