Whether married, separated, divorced or never married, parents have rights and responsibilities for their children. When parents are not married to each other, questions of allocation of parental responsibilities enter into society's concerns as well as private family matters.
A frank discussion with attorney Lisa Grimes at The Law Office of Thomas W. Martin, LLC, in Fort Collins, Colorado, can give you an idea of what to expect as you approach a family dispute with regard to:
The rights and responsibilities of parents change as a child matures. Matters of great importance during babyhood and toddler days will give way to very different decisions and needs during school years and teenage years of a son or daughter.
If you and your child's other parent are not married to each other or are in the midst of a marital separation or divorce, an experienced child custody lawyer can help you navigate the negotiations regarding your child's health and well-being. You may be a grandparent who is assuming a parental role and need advice. Examples of questions to consider are:
We are proud to serve all clients across Northern Colorado who are dealing with these often- emotional family matters. Our firm offers free initial consultations to all new clients. Call us today to discuss your situation.
Spanish interpretation services are available if requested in advance. Our office is not regularly staffed with bilingual associates, but arrangements can be made. (Servicios de interpretación español están disponibles si se solicita con antelación. En nuestra oficina no es regular que cuentan con personal bilingüe, pero los arreglos se pueden hacer.)