In any child custody case, the focus of the Court is always determining what custody and visitation situation is in the best interest of the child. In order to make the best determination, experts may be asked to investigate, evaluate and, in limited instances, intervene. Colorado family courts recognize three different types of experts: Parenting […]
Can a Child Have a Voice in Custody/Divorce Proceedings?
/0 Comments/in Child Custody /by Gordon ShayneDivorce and custody cases can be extremely stressful for children, especially if parents cannot find a suitable compromise. In certain cases, a Colorado judge will take into account the viewpoint of the child in order to ascertain how to protect their best interests. In most circumstances, a child’s statements to his or her parents about […]
How Do You Recognize a High Quality Divorce Attorney?
/0 Comments/in Family Law Attorney /by Gordon ShayneA divorce is a difficult time, whether you filed the petition or received it. You are facing the prospect of establishing your financial independence and your own household for you and your children. You may have been out of the workforce for years. You may wish or need to relocate. No matter the circumstances, you […]
Child Custody
/0 Comments/in Child Custody /by Gordon ShayneIn any child custody case, the focus of the Court is always determining what custody and visitation situation is in the best interest of the child. In order to make the best determination, experts may be asked to investigate, evaluate and, in limited instances, intervene. Colorado family courts recognize three different types of experts: Parenting […]
What is a Temporary Orders Hearing?
/0 Comments/in Family Law /by Gordon ShayneIn many Divorce, Legal Separation and Child Custody actions, a Temporary Orders hearing becomes necessary so that a variety of urgent matters can be addressed without waiting until the case becomes final. A Temporary Orders hearing is usually held before the District Court Magistrate, during the early stages of a “new” case filing. The District […]