tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3075214979511324212024-02-20T10:13:01.332-08:00Can Children Choose Which Parent To Live With?Fact Finderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00694668978462627561noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-307521497951132421.post-47647025422611124202021-04-22T06:39:00.004-07:002021-04-22T06:39:48.396-07:00Can Children Choose Which Parent To Live With In A Divorce?<p> </p><p style="text-align: left;">I often hear the question "Can a child
choose which parent to live with?" in the custody cases that I see
on a regular basis. Unfortunately, in Colorado, the answer is, "yes." If
the court feels like you are living in an environment that benefits one
of the parents (i.e. physical abuse), then they will consider joint
physical custody.</p> <img align="right" alt="can a child choose which parent to live with" src="https://i.imgur.com/Ut93U0a.jpg" style="height: auto; margin: 0px 10px; max-width: 41% max-height:234px; width: auto;" /> <p></p> <p>There
are several ways that a court can grant custody to one parent. In order
for me to explain this process, I am going to have to get a bit
technical. But just so you know, in Colorado, if a parent has both legal
and physical custody, they are awarded sole custody. Now, you may be
wondering what happens when one parent seeks physical custody and the
other parent want the visitation rights.</p> <p></p> <p>In a Colorado
child custody situation, if you are seeking custody and your ex-spouse
wants visitation, then joint legal custody is going to be awarded. This
means that the child's best interests are served by both parents. The
child can move around, go to school with his/her friends and be with
his/her biological father or biological mother. So, as you can probably
imagine, this isn't ideal.</p> <p></p> <p>However, if you have joint
custody, the courts will look at the welfare of the child and will award
the right to live with one parent (usually the biological mother). The
child will be spending a fair amount of time living with both parents
(with visitation rights being granted depending on the child's
schedule). This is obviously going to be more beneficial to the child
than living with the other parent(s).</p> <p></p> <p>Joint custody can
become problematic if one parent is abusive. If this is the case, the
courts will try to mitigate the impact on the child by requiring one
parent to have a protective order. However, you should always consult
with a child custody attorney who will know what to do in such a case.
You may have to explain why the protective order was placed and why it
was lifted after abuse. Again, do not attempt to negotiate this aspect
on your own.</p> <p></p> <p>When you and your ex-spouse do get along,
you will want to create a very loving and stable environment for your
child. You may have some difficulty getting the other parent to agree to
certain terms, but if you can show them that they are harming your
child, they may be willing to agree. This is especially true if they see
that the other parent does a good job raising the child and doesn't
allow your child access to things that they may desperately need, like a
doctor.</p> <p></p> <p>One of the most contentious issues when it comes
to custody is the location of the child. This can become particularly
problematic if you live in a state or country where it is necessary to
adhere to certain gender-specific laws. You can go through great lengths
to ensure that your child goes to the best medical care possible. This
can become costly, though, and it can also make it difficult to
determine the living conditions for your child. There may be several
factors involved in <a href="https://familylawcosprings.com/can-a-child-choose-which-parent-to-live-with-in-colorado/" target="_blank">determining which parent gets custody</a>. These factors
include the amount of time the child spends living with each parent,
the ages of the custodial parents, and the location of the child (some
parents have a home where the child has frequent overnight visits, while
others have a room that they use).</p> <p></p> <p>Once you have decided
which parent will have custody of the child, you will need to draw up a
custody agreement. This will include any provisions about who pays
which bills, who decides where the child will live, and so much more.
There are templates available online that can help you create a complete
custody agreement, so that the process can be as easy and painless as
possible. Your custody agreement should include provisions that ensure
you can spend time with your child and also take part in decisions about
your child's education and healthcare.</p>Fact Finderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00694668978462627561noreply@blogger.comAir Force Academy, CO, USA38.9983094 -104.861317612.097200328372836 -140.0175676 65.899418471627158 -69.7050676