Protecting Fathers' Rights in Colorado Divorce
Since 1983, family law attorney Jennifer Rivera has developed a statewide reputation for her groundbreaking work in fathers' rights law. In one case, she convinced the Colorado Supreme Court to recognize for the first time a nonbiological father's child custody rights. If you need advice about the best ways to protect your interests as a parent in divorce, contact the office of Jennifer Anntoinette Rivera & Associates in Denver.
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Colorado law is absolutely gender-neutral on custody and parenting issues in divorce cases, but some courts continue to favor mothers over fathers when these matters come into dispute. Our law firm knows how to advance your interests as a father in ways that can overcome this bias without antagonizing the judge.
While the rights of mothers and fathers are at least theoretically equal in the eyes of the law, you need to be aware that the best interests of the children take priority over the preferences of either parent. Our main job on your behalf is to help you develop parental goals that advance your children's interests, then demonstrate your ability to follow through on them.
Our first step is to convince your child's mother to give your parental role full recognition and respect. If that doesn't get you what you need, we can take your case to court, where Jennifer Rivera has a well-earned reputation for tough and effective advocacy.
We advise and represent fathers about the best ways to resolve disputes concerning:
- Child custody and parental responsibility disputes in divorce
- Parenting time and visitation rights in divorce
- Child support
- Post-decree modifications
- Enforcement and contempt issues
- Legal custody questions relating to basic parental decisions concerning school, religion, health care or social activities
- Sole physical custody based on the mother's inability to meet parental responsibilities
- Out-of-state fathers' rights under Colorado divorce decrees
- Parental relocation proposals, including moves to other states
- Custody or support issues involving military fathers
Every parent-child relationship is different, and every family's circumstances can change significantly over time. Fathers' rights cases depend very much on the specific facts of each situation, and Jennifer Rivera's experience with these cases can help you get a good sense of the possibilities that might make the best sense for you.
To learn more about your legal options as a divorced or single father, discuss your situation with a knowledgeable lawyer. Contact Jennifer Anntoinette Rivera & Associates in Denver.
