Colorado family court protects parental rights while also upholding the principle that parents have a legal obligation to support their children. When parents divorce, they develop a parenting-time schedule that’s signed into binding orders, or the judge makes a determination for child custody and parenting time. Child support orders in Colorado are based on the…
In all court judgments, Colorado courts uphold the state’s requirement to make decisions in the child’s best interests. This is never more crucial than when a parent’s mental health factors into a child custody decision. Due to heightened awareness, mental health considerations play an increasing role in Colorado child custody cases; however, a parent’s mental…
DENVER, COLORADO – May 18, 2026 — Ciancio Ciancio Brown, P.C. (CCB) is proud to announce that Governor Jared Polis has appointed esteemed Partner Leslee K. Balten to the Eagle County Court in Colorado’s 5th Judicial District. This appointment fills a new judicial seat created under Senate Bill 25-024, with Ms. Balten’s term officially commencing on July 1, 2026. With deep roots in Colorado’s mountain communities, Ms. Balten brings extensive legal experience and a commitment to justice to the bench. Since…
Separation and divorce are distressing and chaotic prospects, but one of the most pressing first questions is often, “Who keeps the family home?”Under Colorado 14-2-201, the court requires divorcing spouses to divide their marital property in a way that’s fair and equitable if not exactly 50/50, during a legal separation or a divorce. This rule…
Most people feel that family is the most important aspect of their lives. Unfortunately, family relationships can evolve and change, sometimes requiring legal processes to set new boundaries, establish guidelines, and settle crucial legal matters to allow each party to move forward. An experienced Colorado family lawyer combines an in-depth understanding of family law, the…
