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MEDIATION BASICS The goal of mediation is to attempt to settle the case on terms that are acceptable to all parties. The mediator will informally discuss the case with the lawyer and client, ask questions and, very often, express opinions about the merits of the case. Many times, the parties are in separate rooms and…

There are essentially four ways grandparents can assert legal rights to their grandchildren in Colorado:  1) through allocation of parental responsibilities proceedings; 2) by seeking grandparent visitation; 3) through guardianship; and 4) as part of a dependency and neglect (child welfare) proceeding.   BURDEN OF PROOF Parents have a constitutionally-protected right to parent their children. …

The concept of a two-year limitation on seeking changes of parenting time in Colorado courts is a significant source of confusion among not only litigants, but also frequently among attorneys. The two-year “rule” comes into play most commonly as follows: if a party to a case has filed a motion to change the primary residence…

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