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...
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You may need to modify a custody agreement if you move
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...
Is it parental alienation or a teenager’s rebellion?
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...
Can addiction affect your child custody order?
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...
Unique legal experience may improve your custody case
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...
Hope after the storm: healing from parental alienation
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...
Is interfering with communication a sign of 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...
Can social media affect your custody case?
Social media has become an integral part of our daily lives, especially when it comes to sharing updates about your loved ones. However, its influence extends beyond just socializing—it can significantly affect important aspects of life. These effects can even...
When to seek a change in your custody agreement
According to the U.S. Census, as of 2022, Colorado has a divorce rate of 13.52 per 1,000 people and many of those divorces involve children. One important aspect that divorcing parents must navigate is that of child custody agreements. These agreements aim to meet the...
Parental alienation is harmful for children
Parental alienation can have long-lasting effects on children caught in the crossfire of a high-conflict Colorado divorce or separation. This emotionally charged situation occurs when one parent deliberately turns their child against the other parent. While parental...
