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Grandparents’ & Kinship Rights

When you’re raising a grandchild — or fighting to see one — Colorado grandparent visitation and kinship options.

Charles E. Liken Jr., Esq. — On Colorado's Legal Front Lines Since 1995 · Government Investigator, Denver Human Services (1997–2003) · Licensed Colorado Attorney Since 2003 ~ 20+ Years in Private Practice · Colorado Deputy District Attorney (2018–2020) · Colorado Court-Appointed Child and Family Investigator

How We Help

A parent’s rights are strong, but they’re not the end of the story

Colorado gives grandparents and kin real, if narrow, tools. Grandparent visitation (C.R.S. § 19-1-117) is available — but only when there’s already been a court case affecting the child, and only against the constitutional weight courts give a fit parent’s decisions.

Grandparent & great-grandparent visitationC.R.S. § 19-1-117, available where there’s been a divorce, a death, or a dependency case in the child’s life.
The high bar — courts presume a fit parent decides who sees the child; we show what it takes to overcome that presumption.
Kinship care & custody (APR) — a non-parent can seek allocation of parental responsibilities under C.R.S. § 14-10-123 when the child has been in their care.
Guardianship route — sometimes a guardianship fits better than a custody case.
Kinship adoption — making a long-term arrangement permanent through adoption.
Defending against a petition — if you’re the parent, protecting your right to decide.

Ready when you are — talk it through with Charles.

Your choice: no-charge 20-minute phone call OR in-depth hour ($300) — both directly with Charles.

Grandparent cases turn on the entry point

Whether you file for visitation, custody (APR), or guardianship changes everything about your odds. The free call is where we pick the door that actually fits your family.

Fees you can plan around: clear fee agreements, flexible payment plans through Affirm, and secure payments with Square.
THE LONGMONT LAW FIRM
Charles E. Liken Jr., Esq.
Attorney & Counselor at Law

Take the first step. We'll take it from there.

No-charge 20-minute phone consultation, or an in-depth hour ($300) — both directly with Charles.