Fort Collins Child Custody Lawyers
Your time with your kids is worth fighting for.
In Colorado, custody is called parental responsibilities: who makes decisions for your children and when they’re with each parent. We help Fort Collins parents build plans that work and protect them in court.
Talk to a Fort Collins divorce lawyer today(303) 990-5308Confidential, no-obligation call. Can’t talk right now? Request a call back.
- Parenting plans built around your kids’ needs
- Decision-making for school, health, and religion
- Modifications when life changes
Fort Collins office: 3538 JFK Pkwy, Suite 1, Fort Collins, CO 80525. Meetings in person, by phone, or by video.
Rather we call you?
Two quick steps and our Fort Collins team calls you back. Everything you share stays confidential.
Your spouse is never contacted on your behalf without your OK.
How custody works in Colorado
Colorado courts allocate parental responsibilities based on the best interests of the child. That covers two things: parenting time, and decision-making responsibility.
Parenting time
Weekday and weekend schedules, holidays, summers, and exchanges that fit your family.
Decision-making
Who decides on education, medical care, and religion, jointly or by one parent.
Relocation
Moving out of state or across the metro with your children, or stopping a move.
Modifications
Changing an existing order when schedules, safety, or needs change.
Unmarried parents
Allocation of parental responsibilities cases when you were never married.
Child’s safety
Supervised parenting time and emergency motions when there are safety concerns.
Have a question about your situation? Call (303) 990-5308 and talk it through with our Fort Collins team.
What happens after you reach out
You call us
A member of our intake team picks up, listens to what’s going on, and answers your first questions. Or request a call back and we’ll reach out.
You meet your attorney
Sit down with a family law attorney at our Fort Collins office on JFK Parkway, or by phone or video. You’ll get your options and costs laid out plainly.
We build your plan
Clear next steps for custody, support, and property, and a team that stays with you through Larimer County District Court and beyond.
From people who’ve been where you are
“My attorney, Jennifer Scott, was amazing. So empathetic and encouraging during one of the most difficult times in my life.”Kat S. · Family law client
“Miguel stepped in to help me during a difficult time. He was great at explaining my options and how they translate into the law.”Meagan K. · Family law client
“Kyla was amazing! She knows what she is doing. I’d recommend her to anyone who needs a good lawyer.”Danita D. · Family law client
Ready to talk it through?
Our Fort Collins intake team is answering calls now.
This moment doesn’t define you. The next ones will.
Hear from our attorneys about what a Colorado divorce really involves, how long it takes, and how to protect what matters most while it’s happening.
Other ways we help Fort Collins families
Divorce rarely involves just one issue. Explore the rest of what we handle.
High-asset divorce
When there’s a business, investments, or real estate on the table, the details decide the outcome.
Learn moreMilitary divorce
Deployments, military pensions, and federal benefits make a service member’s divorce different from a civilian one.
Learn moreAggressive & high-conflict divorce
Some divorces don’t settle on reasonable terms.
Learn moreProperty & asset division
The house, the retirement accounts, the debt.
Learn moreAlimony & spousal support
Colorado calls alimony spousal maintenance.
Learn moreChild support
Colorado sets child support with a formula, but the inputs are where cases are won and lost.
Learn moreNot sure which one fits? Call (303) 990-5308 and we’ll help you figure out the first move.
Serving Northern Colorado
From our Fort Collins office on JFK Parkway, we represent clients in Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor, Timnath, Wellington, Berthoud, Johnstown, and Greeley, with cases in Larimer, Weld, and Boulder counties.
3538 JFK Pkwy, Suite 1, Fort Collins, CO 80525
Meetings in person, by phone, or by video
(303) 990-5308
Custody & parenting time questions
Every case is different. These are the questions Fort Collins clients ask most in the first call.
Does Colorado favor mothers in custody cases?
No. Colorado law doesn’t favor either parent based on gender. Courts focus on the best interests of the child.
At what age can my child choose where to live?
There’s no set age. The court may consider a child’s wishes, depending on their maturity, but it’s one factor among many.
Can I move out of Colorado with my kids?
Relocation requires notice and either agreement or court approval. Talk to us before you make plans to move.
Can a custody order be changed later?
Yes. Parenting time can be modified when it’s in the child’s best interests. Decision-making changes have a higher standard.