Fathers' Rights Work With An Experienced Licensed Paraprofessional

Fathers’ Rights Legal Support in Fort Collins

Over 20 Years of Family Law Guidance for Fathers

When parenting time is uncertain, major decisions are disputed, or an existing order no longer reflects your child’s circumstances, you need to understand your options. We guide fathers through Colorado’s allocation of parental responsibilities process, which covers parenting time and decision-making responsibility.

Our firm is led by Tara Adkins, a licensed legal paraprofessional with more than 20 years of family law experience. We provide practical, personalized guidance based on your current orders, legal parentage, parenting history, and goals.

Call (970) 251-1661 to schedule a complimentary consultation and discuss your next step.

Parenting Matters We Address in Fort Collins

We assist with establishing, enforcing, and modifying parenting time and decision-making arrangements. The appropriate approach depends on whether an order exists, what has changed, and which issues remain unresolved.

Our services include:

Initial parental responsibility matters: Establishing parenting time and decision-making terms when parents don’t have a current order.
Parenting-time enforcement: Responding when a parent isn’t following the schedule or other terms of an existing order.
Modification of court orders: Requesting changes based on new circumstances affecting the child or either parent.
Decision-making disputes: Addressing disagreements about education, health care, and other major decisions covered by an order.

Questions about paternity and legal parentage may need to be resolved before a father can pursue a parenting plan. We can review the available documents and explain which Colorado process may apply.

Focused Family Law Guidance & Clear Communication

Family law is our sole practice area, so our work remains centered on parental responsibilities and related issues affecting Colorado families.

Tara Adkins is a member of the Colorado Bar Association LLP Committee. Throughout your case, we explain court documents, procedural requirements, and available options in straightforward terms so you can make informed decisions.

Complimentary Consultations & Flexible Access

We offer complimentary 30-minute phone or video consultations. During this conversation, you can discuss current orders, upcoming deadlines, disputed parenting terms, or questions about starting a case.

Virtual consultations and remote services are available if you prefer not to meet in person. We also offer payment plans to make family law guidance more accessible.

How Colorado Courts Evaluate Parental Responsibilities

Colorado courts decide parenting time and decision-making matters according to the child’s best interests, with safety as the paramount concern. Courts don’t favor either parent based on sex.

Relevant considerations may include each parent’s relationship with the child, ability to meet the child’s needs, willingness to support the child’s relationship with the other parent, and ability to cooperate on major decisions. The weight given to each factor depends on the evidence and circumstances of the case.

When a Parenting Dispute May Require Court Action

Your options depend on whether legal parentage has been established, whether a parenting order exists, and what change or violation has occurred.

Common situations include:

Unmarried parentage: Establishing legal parentage before requesting parenting time or decision-making responsibility.
Initial parenting plans: Creating terms for parenting time, major decisions, transportation, holidays, communication, and child support.
Denied parenting time: Seeking enforcement when another parent doesn’t follow the current schedule.
Changed circumstances: Requesting a modification when the current arrangement no longer fits the child’s needs or the parents’ circumstances.
Relocation disputes: Addressing a proposed move that may affect the parenting schedule or division of responsibilities.

What to Gather Before Your Consultation

Organized records can clarify the current legal posture and the issue requiring attention. The most useful documents depend on the dispute.

Consider gathering:

Current court orders and prior parenting plans
Calendars showing completed or missed parenting time
Relevant emails, text messages, and written notices
School, child care, medical, and activity schedules
A proposed schedule accounting for transportation and holidays
Records directly connected to the disputed issue

Any legal guidance must account for the documents, procedural history, child’s circumstances, and safety concerns. Reviewing these details can clarify whether you may need to start a parental responsibility case, request enforcement, or seek modification of an existing order.

Clarify Your Next Step in a Parenting Matter

We provide personalized guidance for fathers facing questions about legal parentage, parenting plans, decision-making, enforcement, and modifications. A consultation gives us an opportunity to review your circumstances and discuss the legal paths that may be available.

Contact New Beginnings Family Law at (970) 251-1661 to request your complimentary consultation.

Client Reviews

We've Helped Thousands of People in Your Shoes

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Tara and her team are thorough. They helped me with a smooth transition in my divorce proceedings.
Tara is understanding and works diligently for her clients. I felt seen and not pushed aside. She was always a phone call or message away. Responses are always on time.
Overall I highly recommend New Beginnings Family Law. Professionalism and heart.
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- S. B.
One of a Kind
“Tara is one of the most professional people I have had the chance to work with. Her ability to solve problems and navigate different situations is absolutely incredible. From the very beginning, I was treated with respect and felt like I was the only priority. Her skills to calm any situation are one of a kind, and not just calming the situation, but calming you as well. You are treated like a human going through a difficult time. She shows compassion and empathy, all while getting everything done that needs to be done! I will refer her over and over again! You will not be disappointed!”

- Christina M.
She Was Amazing to Work With
“I have previously worked with Tara Adkins as a Paralegal on my case, and she was amazing to work with. She was caring, compassionate, walked me through the process, and was there every step of the way.”

- J.P.
So Helpful and Compassionate
“Tara Adkins was my legal representative throughout the divorce process. She showed great attention to detail and was so helpful and compassionate during an incredibly painful time in my life. I couldn't have navigated this complex process without her. Highly recommend Tara!”

- D.O.
She Helped Greatly
“She helped greatly to minimize expenses for a process that can be costly, and made it less stressful.Tara helped walk me through divorce proceedings in CO court, step by step. With an amicable divorce and good co-parenting relationship, we didn’t have complicated proceedings, but needed assistance with filing everything properly. She helped greatly”

- Nancy R.
Loved Working With Her
“I loved working with Tara. She is dependable, trustworthy and easy to reach and talk to. She is in your corner.”

- Iris L.
Relieved So Much Stress
“Tara was wonderful in providing advice through my legal matter. I called them in a panic and they were able to help me that SAME day! They were able to navigate around my concerns and having their advice relieved so much stress.”

- Teresa E.
Very Responsive
“Tara Adkins represented me throughout my divorce, she worked hard to protect my interests. She was very responsive to my communications and helped me make the best of a very difficult situation.”

- Tanner B.
Experience and Empathy
“Tara’s knowledge and efficiency was next level. Her experience and empathy surpassed my previous experiences with other firms. She showed professionalism and has an excellent communication style.”

- Former Client

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