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Breaking Down Allocation of Parental Responsibility
If you are a Colorado resident who is going through a divorce, you will need to learn the different types of allocation of parental responsibility. There are two primary issues as part of allocation of parental responsibility in Colorado: parenting time and decision-making authority. In this blog post, we will discuss the allocation of parental responsibility in detail.
Parenting Time
Parenting time refers to the time allocated to each parent. There are several different types of parenting time arrangements for children. The paramount consideration is what is in the child’s best interest as outlined in C.R.S 14-10-124. The Court looks at all of the statutory factors in order to determine what is in the children’s best interests.
Decision Making
Decision making refers to when the parent has the right to make major decisions about their child’s upbringing. This includes decisions about education, religion, and medical care. Colorado courts will often award joint decision-making to both parents so that they can both have a say in these important major decisions.
Sole Allocation of Parental Responsibility
Sole allocation of parental responsibility and sole decision-making gives one parent the majority of the parenting time and all of the decision-making authority for the child. This is usually only awarded in cases of abuse or neglect. Colorado courts will do what they feel is in the best interest of the child when awarding allocation of parental responsibility.
Joint Allocation of Parental Responsibility
Joint allocation of parental responsibility gives both parents parenting time and joint decision-making of the child. This means that the child will spend roughly equal time with both parents and that both parents will have a say in the child’s major decisions. Colorado courts often prefer joint allocation of parental responsibility because it is in the best interest of the child to have both parents involved in their life.
Work with a Colorado Allocation of Parental Responsibility Attorney
Allocation of Parental Responsibility matters can be difficult to work through, so it's important to work with an allocation of parental responsibility attorney who can give you the best guidance possible. At Law Office of Greg Quimby, P.C., kids come first. We work tirelessly to meet the needs of our clients and their children.
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