Expert Legal Counsel in Enforcement of Orders

If a parent is not complying with a parenting plan in Colorado, the other parent may be able to seek enforcement of the plan. There are a number of enforcement options to enforce a parenting plan dispute in Colorado, including:

• Motion to compel compliance: A motion to compel compliance is a request to the court to order the other parent to comply with the parenting plan. The motion must be filed with the court and served on the other party. The court will then hold a hearing to consider the motion. If the court finds that the other parent is not complying with the plan, it may order them to comply, or it may impose sanctions, such as fines or attorney fees.
• Contempt of court: Contempt of court is a criminal offense that occurs when a person disobeys a court order. If a parent is found to be in contempt of court for violating a parenting plan, they may be fined, jailed, or both.
• Mediation: Mediation is a process where the parents work with a neutral third party to resolve their disagreements. Mediation can be a helpful way to resolve parenting plan disputes without going to court.
• Parenting coordinator: A parenting coordinator is a neutral third party who can help parents implement and enforce their parenting plan. Parenting coordinators can be helpful in cases where parents are unable to resolve their disagreements on their own.
• Modification of the parenting plan: In some cases, it may be necessary to modify the parenting plan. This can be done if there has been a significant change in circumstances, such as a change in the parents' work schedules or a change in the child's needs.

If you are not sure how to enforce a parenting plan in Colorado, you should speak with an experienced attorney. An attorney can help you understand your rights and options, and can represent you in court if necessary.

Here are some additional things to keep in mind about enforcing a parenting plan in Colorado:

• The court may not enforce a parenting plan if it believes that the plan is not in the best interests of the child.
• The court may order the parents to attend mediation or to participate in other services, such as parenting classes, to help them resolve their disagreements.
• The court may order the parents to pay their own attorney fees and court costs, even if the other party is found to be in contempt of court.                                                                                                                 
• If you are considering filing a motion to enforce a parenting plan, it is important to speak with an attorney as soon as possible. Contact Bridget Grace, in Colorado Springs, and experienced attorney in the enforcement of orders. The sooner you take action, the more likely you are to be successful in enforcing the plan.