Q: If parents of a 14yr old are separated in the state of CO, no custody agreement yet,who makes decisions of the child?
14yr old is staying at aunts due to leniency, what is the law in Colorado where child stays?
A:
In the state of Colorado, if the parents of a 14-year-old child are separated and there is no custody agreement in place, both parents generally have equal rights to make decisions regarding the child. In the absence of a court order or custody agreement, both parents have legal custody, which means they share the right to make decisions about the child's education, healthcare, and other important matters.
It is advisable for the parents to work together and try to come to an agreement on major decisions that affect the child's well-being. If they cannot agree, either parent may seek a formal custody order from the court to determine custody arrangements and decision-making responsibilities.
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