Custody Lawyer

When it comes to your children, nothing matters more than protecting your relationship with them. As your dedicated custody lawyer, Victoria Baxter combines legal expertise with genuine understanding of the emotional stakes involved. Whether you’re establishing initial arrangements or modifying existing orders, your custody lawyer provides clear guidance and determined advocacy.

Custody in Colorado

Colorado approaches custody (formally called “allocation of parental responsibilities”) with a focus on children’s best interests. Your custody lawyer helps navigate Colorado’s specific legal framework, which addresses both decision-making responsibility and parenting time. Understanding these distinctions is crucial for developing effective custody strategies.

Custody Rights in Colorado

Parents have significant rights regarding their children's upbringing, but these rights come with corresponding responsibilities. Your custody lawyer ensures you understand both your rights and obligations under Colorado law. Victoria advocates for appropriate recognition of your parental role while emphasizing solutions that serve your children's needs.

Custody Mediation with a Narcissist

Mediating custody matters with a high-conflict or narcissistic co-parent presents unique challenges. Your custody lawyer provides specialized strategies for these situations, helping you stay focused on legally relevant issues despite potential manipulation tactics. Victoria's experience with high-conflict cases means you don't face these challenges alone.

Family Court Attorney

Family court operates with specific procedures and expectations. Your custody lawyer serves as both guide and advocate within this system, ensuring your case is properly presented and your voice is heard. Victoria’s approach combines thorough preparation with strategic presentation of your position.

How to file for Custody in Colorado

The custody process begins with proper filing of allocation of parental responsibilities paperwork. Your custody lawyer handles this critical first step with precision, ensuring all required information is correctly presented to the court. Victoria guides you through initial filings, mandatory parenting classes, and preliminary hearings with clear explanations at each stage.

Joint Custody

Joint custody arrangements recognize both parents' ongoing roles in their children's lives. Your custody lawyer helps develop joint custody agreements that balance parental involvement with practical considerations like schedules, distance between homes, and children's activities. Victoria focuses on creating sustainable arrangements that minimize conflict.

Full Custody Colorado

Full Custody or Sole Custody is not usually an option in Colorado, as there is no full/sole custody designation under Colorado law. Colorado courts start with the assumption that both parents are capable of equal (50/50) parenting time arrangements. Instead, when one parent seeks significantly more parenting time, they must demonstrate to the court why an unequal arrangement better serves the child's best interests. Your custody lawyer helps evaluate whether pursuing primary parenting time is appropriate for your situation and develops the necessary evidence of safety concerns or significant geographical challenges to support your case before the court.

Temporary Custody Agreement

During the legal process, temporary custody arrangements provide stability for children. Your custody lawyer helps secure appropriate interim orders that protect your parental relationship while the permanent arrangement is determined. Victoria ensures these temporary arrangements don't disadvantage your long-term position.

Emergency Custody Order Colorado

When children face immediate danger, emergency custody orders provide crucial protection. Your custody lawyer acts swiftly in these situations, presenting compelling evidence to secure prompt court intervention. Victoria understands both the legal standards for emergency orders and the urgency these situations demand.

Motion to Restrict Parenting Time

A Motion to Restrict Parenting Time serves as an emergency measure when children face imminent physical or emotional danger with the other parent. Your custody lawyer guides you through this specialized legal procedure, helping gather and present evidence that meets Colorado’s specific standards for restriction.

Custody Battle with a Narcissist

High-conflict custody disputes require specialized legal strategies. Your custody lawyer has specific experience with narcissistic litigation tactics and helps you navigate these challenging dynamics. Victoria focuses on documenting patterns of behavior, maintaining appropriate boundaries, and keeping legal proceedings focused on children's needs rather than emotional manipulation.

How to Survive CoParenting with a Narcissist

Co-parenting with a high-conflict ex presents ongoing challenges beyond the courtroom. Your custody lawyer helps develop practical strategies for minimizing conflict while protecting both you and your children. Victoria can recommend appropriate communication methods, documentation practices, and boundary-setting approaches tailored to your specific situation.

Parental Rights in Colorado

Colorado law recognizes the fundamental importance of the parent-child relationship. Your custody lawyer ensures courts appropriately acknowledge your parental rights while balancing these with children's needs. Victoria advocates for preservation of your relationship with your children while helping you fulfill your parental responsibilities effectively.

Child Support Lawyer

Child support ensures children’s financial needs are appropriately met by both parents. Your custody lawyer helps navigate Colorado’s child support guidelines while accounting for your family’s specific circumstances. Victoria ensures support calculations accurately reflect relevant factors like income, parenting time, and children’s specific needs.

Colorado Custody FAQs

What's the difference between legal and physical custody in Colorado?

Colorado uses "allocation of parental responsibilities" rather than "custody," dividing these responsibilities into decision-making (legal custody) and parenting time (physical custody). Your custody lawyer ensures your parenting arrangements address both aspects appropriately.

Does Colorado favor mothers in custody decisions?

Can my child choose which parent to live with in Colorado?

How do I modify a custody order in Colorado?

What if the other parent isn't following our custody order?

Can I move with my child if I have custody?

What evidence is most important in custody cases?

How does domestic violence affect custody in Colorado?