Category: Parental Rights

When a child is born to unmarried parents, mothers automatically have legal custody rights, but fathers must establish paternity to have parental rights. This may be done at birth or later on, depending on the situation. If you wish to establish paternity, talk to a Broomfield family law attorney about how to navigate the legal…

Step-parents in Colorado often take on a parenting role for their spouse’s children. In many cases, the step-parent may even refer to the children as their own in daily life. However, the adults legal relationship is to the children’s natural parent, and that does not extend to the children, which can make it difficult to…

A court’s decision to terminate parental rights does not come without significant evidence that the parent poses a risk to the child’s well-being. The process severs the legal relationship between a parent and a child, relieving the parent of any rights or responsibilities. If you find yourself in a situation involving possible termination or parental…