Most parents can understand what the concept of “the best interests of the child” means, but few realize how extensive and detailed this consideration can be in family court. Colorado has specific laws and criteria to establish the best interests of children on a case-by-case basis and parents can sometimes be blindsided by how these distinctions are made and custody decisions are finally made.
At my firm, Karin Johnson Chatfield LLC, I always ensure that parents are well aware of how child custody decisions are made in Colorado. My clients are always prepared to provide detailed, honest answers to the court and are ready to confront any factors that may hurt their chances at a preferred custody arrangement. Throughout every step of the legal process, clients who come to my firm benefit from my three decades of legal experience and can trust that the best possible outcome is within reach.
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When parents cannot agree on child custody, the court steps in to determine what custody arrangement would be in the child’s best interests. There are actually two major circumstances that require these considerations: parental decision-making and parenting time.
Criteria for decision-making determinations is detailed in C.R.S. 14-10-124(1.5)(b) and includes:
Criteria for parenting time determinations is detailed in C.R.S. 14-10-124(1.5)(a) and includes:
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