Category: Child Custody
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
What Actions Can You Take When a Parent Stops Paying Child Support?
What are typical remedies when a parent stops paying child support? This is a question that I get asked quite frequently. The most common remedy is a contempt proceeding. A contempt proceeding is initiated by filling a affidavit and a petition for a citation in contempt with the court. In this pleading you set forth […]
March 8, 2016
In Contentious Divorce Proceedings, How are Important Child Decisions Made?
How are child decisions determined during a contentious divorce proceeding? This is one of the toughest issues that a family law attorney faces, is where both parents aren’t able to agree regarding what is in the best interests of their child or children. That is really what the court looks at, what is in the […]
February 23, 2016
