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 In Colorado, parenting time or child custody is the time that a parent spends with their child after a divorce or separation. The court will determine the parenting time schedule based on the best interests of the child.

There is no one-size-fits-all parenting time schedule in Colorado. The court will consider a variety of factors when determining the schedule, including:

• The child's age and needs
• The parents' work schedules
• The parents' distance from each other
• The parents' ability to communicate
• The parents' history of violence or abuse
• The child's wishes, if the child is old enough to express them

The court may order a variety of different parenting time schedules, including:

• Weekend parenting time: The parent who does not have primary physical custody will typically have the child on weekends and some holidays.
• Weekday parenting time: This type of parenting time schedule is less common, but it may be appropriate for parents who live close to each other and who have flexible work schedules.
• Split parenting time: This type of parenting time schedule is becoming more common. The child will spend equal amounts of time with each parent, typically on a week-to-week basis.
• Extended parenting time: This type of parenting time schedule may be appropriate for parents who live far apart or who have limited visitation due to work or other obligations. The parent who does not have primary physical custody may have the child for longer periods of time, such as two weeks at a time.

The court may also order a combination of different parenting time schedules. For example, a parent may have the child on weekends and during the summer, and the other parent may have the child during the week.

The parenting time schedule is not set in stone. It can be modified by the court if there is 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 going through a divorce or separation, or a child custody matter in Colorado Springs, it is important to speak with an experienced family law child custody attorney about parenting time. Attorney Bridget Rachel Grace can help you understand your rights and options, under the custody laws and can represent you in court if necessary.