What are my rights as a mother in Colorado?
What are my rights as a mother in Colorado?
As a mother, you have the same rights as your child’s father to pursue the following: Child custody. In Colorado, this is called “Allocation of Parental Responsibilities”. You have the right to pursue custody even if you haven’t always been present in your child’s life or if you have a criminal record.
Can I sign my rights over as a mother?
Note: Parental rights can only be terminated by court order. A parent can sign an “affidavit of voluntary relinquishment” of parental rights if the parent agrees that a court should terminate his or her parental rights to a child.
How much does it cost to file for custody in Colorado?
The cost of filing a petition for allocation of parental rights (custody case when the parties are not married) is $225.00. It then costs $116.00 to file an answer to the petition. The petition must be personally served on the other party (unless waived), and that usually costs between $50.00 and $70.00.
What right do I have as a father?
As a father, having parental responsibility provides you with equal rights and responsibilities in respect of the child as the mother or anyone else who has parental responsibility. Representing your child during legal proceedings. Deciding where your child should live. Deciding on your child’s religious upbringing.
