Denver Child Endangerment Lawyer 

Child endangerment is a very serious and often emotional issue for any parent. At Stephan E. Uslan, Attorney & Counselor at Law, we can provide the legal assistance you need in such cases. With more than four decades of experience, our firm is prepared to build your case in support of your position. 

If you are a parent who needs to take action or a parent who has had such legal action taken against you, you should seek the trusted advice and guidance of our Denver family law attorney  attorney. 

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What is Considered Child Endangerment?

In Colorado, it can consist of various actions and situations under Colorado Revised Statute 18-6-401. These can include physical and emotional harm committed against a child as well as child neglect. Where one parent or family member believes that another parent has physically or emotionally endangered a child, legal action can be taken against the offending parent. 

What is an Emergency Motion to Restrict Parenting Time?

If a parent suspects that his or her child has been endangered by the other parent, he or she has the right to file an Emergency Motion to Restrict Parenting Time with the court. Because it is an emergency, the court will generally act within 24 hours. Should the court approve the motion, it will result in an automatic restriction of parenting time for the alleged offending parent. 

This restriction will go into effect until a hearing can take place which is required to occur within 14 days. During that time, the parent who has been restricted will only be allowed to visit with the child under supervision by a third party. 

How Does the Hearing Process Work?

Once the hearing takes place, the court will decide the issue based on evidence presented by both sides. The Colorado court may decide to keep the restriction in place, lighten it, or may rule in favor of the restricted parent and deny the motion. 

What Evidence Must the Filing Parent Provide:

• If you are the parent who files such a motion, you must provide the court with sound evidence backing up your claim of endangerment. 
• The endangerment or threat of endangerment must have been recent. 

Unfortunately, courts have broad discretion when deciding what constitutes physical or emotional endangerment. They also are generally reluctant to deny parental rights. This means that you will need convincing evidence to present to the court and should rely on an experienced Denver family lawyer in the preparation of your case.

Contact a Denver child endangerment attorney from Law Office of Stephan E. Uslan today to discuss your case.