Category: Child Custody
Can I Get Rights as a Grandparent in Child Custody Cases?
How do grandparents’ rights work in Colorado? Grandparents do have rights in Colorado; however, the catch is that a motion for establishment of grandparents’ rights has to be filed in an underlying case. There has to be a vehicle where you can file your motion for grandparents’ rights. There needs to have been either a […]
November 21, 2016
How Do You Modify or Appeal the Court’s Divorce or Child Custody Decision?
So you’ve gotten a bad result. What do you do? How do you modify or appeal the court’s decision? First off, you have to think about where you are in the process. Is this a final order that you can appeal or file a motion to modify? In Colorado you must have a final order before […]
November 7, 2016
Does Lewis and Matthews Work on a Variety of Family Law Cases?
Lewis & Matthews specializes in a wide variety of family law cases. Family law cases are generally divided by two types. The first type is basically pre-decree or pre-permanent orders. Examples of those types of cases would be dissolution of marriage, allocation of parenteral responsibilities, paternity cases. Those are the major categories. Then, you have […]
October 10, 2016
Decision Making: What is it and What Factors Influence It?
What is decision making responsibility regarding the minor children and how is it assigned? Design making responsibility in Colorado relates to major decisions and the default or fall back is joint decision making. In other words, we want both parents to be involved in major decisions for the children. Those major decisions typically include where […]
October 3, 2016
Can I Move Out of State With My Child After A Child Custody Case?
I Want to Relocate, What Will Happen with my Children? How is a relocation of a parent handled? This is one of the most challenging aspects of representing parties in a child custody proceeding. You have a constitutional right to live wherever you choose. The issue then become, though, what happens to the children if […]
September 26, 2016
When Can My Child’s Step-Parent Adopt My Child?
A step parent can adopt a child under certain circumstances. An adoption is very regulated. There are specific steps that you have to go through. Basically, in order for a step parent to adopt a child, you need to have consent of the biological parent or abandonment, one or the other. It’s, of course, helpful […]
August 15, 2016
How to Enforce Parenting Plans in Colorado
After separating from your former partner, learning to co-parent and stick to your parenting plan can be one of the biggest challenges people face. So, when the other party isn’t holding up their end of the agreement, it can make life difficult for you and your children. When this happens, there are a few solutions […]
August 8, 2016
I Just Lost My Child Custody Case, What Can I Do Now?
Your worst fear has just happened, and you lost your child custody case. You may think this is the end, but there are steps you can take to keep the process moving forward. Jennifer Lewis, parter at Lewis & Matthews, offers her experience in tackling the next steps to your child custody case. For more […]
July 18, 2016
What are the Steps to a Successful Child Custody Trial?
Going through a child custody trial can be a confusing and overwhelming time. It can be hard to figure out what the right steps to take are. Jennifer Lewis offers her advice on what you should do to have a successful child custody trial in the video below.
July 11, 2016
How Can A Parenting Plan Be Modified?
A parenting plan can be modified by either an agreement of the parties … let’s just say that you’re able to agree with your ex that certain provisions of a parenting plan aren’t working for you and it should be changed. You can enter into a stipulation modifying your parenting plan.”Call us today at (303) […]
March 15, 2016
