How THC Use Affects Child Custody in Colorado | Episode 148

Now that THC is legal in Colorado, many questions are being raised about how the consumption of the substance affects custody. In this episode, we are going to tackle some of these important questions. Today on Divorce at Altitude, you will hear all about the framework we want you to set when it comes to the use of legal (and illegal) substances, why the use of THC isn’t necessarily a danger to the child, when it could be a danger, and the importance of understanding why it’s being used. 

The main thing to consider is how THC use affects parenting time and whether a child’s needs are being met. In this episode, we discuss the best way to prove whether or not a parent’s THC use is affecting their ability to parent during their parenting time. We delve into marijuana testing, the associated difficulties, and why you need to stay educated and updated with evolving methods. This is an issue that is on the rise so be sure to tune in!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Today’s topic of discussion: How marijuana affects child custody.
• The importance of setting the framework for parents using legal substances.
• Why you need to focus on what’s affecting parenting time. 
• The health issues associated with smoking THC.
• The issues involved with THC testing in custody battles and the best way to test it. 
• Why a parent has to prove that their ex-spouse’s THC use is affecting their child. 
• Why ingesting THC doesn’t necessarily mean a parent is endangering their child. 
• The importance of considering reasons for ingesting THC and if the child’s needs come first. 
• The dangers of leaving edibles lying around in reach of children. 
• The importance of being educated on THC testing and how it’s evolving. 

What is Divorce at Altitude?

Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado.

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