LGBTQ+ families in Colorado may feel more secure after the enactment of Amendment J, but the law did not guarantee that custody disputes will always go smoothly. Courts still decide based on the “best interests of the child” framework—and biases, procedural missteps,...
As more couples in Colorado choose to live together without getting married, they often don’t realize how few legal protections they actually have. Unmarried partners do not receive automatic rights to property, financial support, inheritance, or even parenting unless...
In Colorado custody matters (allocation of parental responsibilities), a child’s wishes may be considered if the child is “sufficiently mature to express reasoned and independent preferences.” That standard comes from the best-interests statute, which lists the...
Social media is more than a platform for expression—it’s a digital record that may shape the proceedings in domestic violence cases. From tagged photos and direct messages to posts and metadata, online activity can become compelling evidence to demonstrate patterns of...
As the new school year approaches, many divorced or separated parents face disagreements over school choices. In Colorado, the parent or parents who hold decision‑making responsibility determine such matters. Here’s how courts handle disputes over education in split...
