On behalf of Danielsen Westhoff, PC | Jan 12, 2021 | Child Custody
A family law judge’s primary responsibility is to make choices that they deem to be in your child’s best interest. There are various factors that the court takes into account when deciding custody, including the child’s age and gender. One thing that...
On behalf of Danielsen Westhoff, PC | Dec 7, 2020 | Child Custody
In Colorado, it is likely that your child will be able to express their wishes regarding child custody in court. Your child’s wishes are going to be considered, but that doesn’t mean that they will get the final say. Children who are getting older may start to express...
On behalf of Danielsen Westhoff, PC | Nov 17, 2020 | Child Custody
Being married to a narcissist is something that’s extremely difficult. These individuals are self-absorbed and don’t think about how their actions might affect others. While it’s possible to learn how to deal with a narcissist, having to do this in the context of...
On behalf of Danielsen Westhoff, PC | Sep 25, 2020 | Child Custody
Splitting custody is something that not many families do, but it can work for some. When you consider splitting custody, what you’re doing is thinking about how you can separate your children and have them on different custody schedules. Most families don’t...
On behalf of Danielsen Westhoff, PC | Aug 26, 2020 | Child Custody
You love your kids, but the last few weeks have been difficult. For whatever reason, they’ve started to say that they don’t want to go to your ex-spouse’s home. You know that there is no abuse happening, and you’re sure that they are completely safe with your ex....
On behalf of Danielsen Westhoff, PC | Aug 10, 2020 | Child Custody
A divorce or separation may not terminate a grandparent’s or great-grandparent’s rights to contact or visit the couple’s children. A grandparent or great-grandparent has rights to seek court permission for visitation and contact in Colorado. This may play a role in...
On behalf of Danielsen Westhoff, PC | Jul 27, 2020 | Child Custody
Alcoholism is a serious medical condition that can affect the life of an individual, their family, and their entire community. Despite options for treatment and available support groups, not all Colorado residents who are afflicted with alcoholism are able to overcome...
On behalf of Danielsen Westhoff, PC | Jun 12, 2020 | Child Custody
After a divorce or separation, the time that a parent is able to spend with their child is especially precious. When two parents share their child in a joint custody arrangement, it can be hard to say good-bye and hand over a beloved son or daughter at the end of...
On behalf of Danielsen Westhoff, PC | May 15, 2020 | Child Custody
Colorado parents will undoubtedly be concerned about their children and their well-being in the event of a divorce. Decision-making responsibility is a fundamental factor in the case and should be understood from the beginning. The courts will take very seriously the...
On behalf of Danielsen Westhoff, PC | May 11, 2020 | Child Custody
The state of Colorado has become one of, if not the single most progressive state in the country when addressing drug addiction treatment and prevention. However, recently passed legislation may have some residents puzzled as to how to handle other matters that will...
