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2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 14 - DOMESTIC MATTERS (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-15-119) › DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE - PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES (§§ 14-10-101 — 14-13.7-504) › Article 13.7 - UNIFORM DEPLOYED PARENTS CUSTODY AND VISITATION ACT (§§ 14-13.7-101 — 14-13.7-504) › Part 3 - JUDICIAL PROCEDURE FOR GRANTING CUSTODIAL RESPONSIBILITY DURING DEPLOYMENT (§§ 14-13.7-301 — 14-13.7-311) › Section 14-13.7-307 - Grant of limited contact

On a motion of a deploying parent, and in accordance with law of this state other than this article, unless the court finds that the contact would not be in the best interest of the child, a court shall grant limited contact to a nonparent who is a family member of the child or an individual with whom the child has a close and substantial relationship.
Added by 2013 Ch. 174,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2013.
L. 2013: Entire article added, (HB 13-1200), ch. 174, p. 632, § 2, effective May 10.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 14 - DOMESTIC MATTERS (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-15-119) › DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE - PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES (§§ 14-10-101 — 14-13.7-504) › Article 13.7 - UNIFORM DEPLOYED PARENTS CUSTODY AND VISITATION ACT (§§ 14-13.7-101 — 14-13.7-504) › Part 3 - JUDICIAL PROCEDURE FOR GRANTING CUSTODIAL RESPONSIBILITY DURING DEPLOYMENT (§§ 14-13.7-301 — 14-13.7-311) › Section 14-13.7-308 - Nature of authority created by interim custody order

(1)
A grant of authority under this part 3 is an interim grant of authority and terminates under part 4 of this article after the return from deployment of the deploying parent, unless the grant has been terminated before that time by court order. The grant does not create an independent, continuing right to caretaking authority, decision-making authority, or limited contact in an individual to whom it is granted.
(2)
A nonparent granted caretaking authority, decision-making authority, or limited contact under this part 3 has standing to enforce the grant until it is terminated by court order or under part 4 of this article.
Added by 2013 Ch. 174,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2013.
L. 2013: Entire article added, (HB 13-1200), ch. 174, p. 632, § 2, effective May 10.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 14 - DOMESTIC MATTERS (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-15-119) › DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE - PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES (§§ 14-10-101 — 14-13.7-504) › Article 13.7 - UNIFORM DEPLOYED PARENTS CUSTODY AND VISITATION ACT (§§ 14-13.7-101 — 14-13.7-504) › Part 3 - JUDICIAL PROCEDURE FOR GRANTING CUSTODIAL RESPONSIBILITY DURING DEPLOYMENT (§§ 14-13.7-301 — 14-13.7-311) › Section 14-13.7-309 - Content of interim custody order

(1)
An order granting custodial responsibility under this part 3 must:
(a)
Designate the order as an interim order; and
(b)
Identify to the extent feasible the destination, duration, and condition of the deployment.
(2)
If applicable, an order for custodial responsibility under this part 3 must:
(a)
Specify the allocation of caretaking authority, decision-making authority, or limited contact among the deploying parent, the other parent, and any nonparent;
(b)
If the order divides caretaking or decision-making authority between individuals, or grants caretaking authority to one individual and limited contact to another, provide a process to resolve any dispute that may arise;
(c)
Provide for liberal communication between the deploying parent and the child during deployment, including through electronic means, unless the court finds it is not in the best interest of the child, and allocate any costs of communications;
(d)
Provide for liberal contact between the deploying parent and the child during the time the deploying parent is on leave or otherwise available, unless the court finds it is not in the best interest of the child;
(e)
Provide for reasonable contact between the deploying parent and the child after return from deployment until the interim order is terminated, even if the time of contact exceeds the time the deploying parent spent with the child before entry of the interim order; and
(f)
Provide that the order will terminate pursuant to part 4 of this article after the deploying parent returns from deployment.
Added by 2013 Ch. 174,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2013.
L. 2013: Entire article added, (HB 13-1200), ch. 174, p. 632, § 2, effective May 10.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 14 - DOMESTIC MATTERS (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-15-119) › DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE - PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES (§§ 14-10-101 — 14-13.7-504) › Article 13.7 - UNIFORM DEPLOYED PARENTS CUSTODY AND VISITATION ACT (§§ 14-13.7-101 — 14-13.7-504) › Part 3 - JUDICIAL PROCEDURE FOR GRANTING CUSTODIAL RESPONSIBILITY DURING DEPLOYMENT (§§ 14-13.7-301 — 14-13.7-311) › Section 14-13.7-310 - Order for child support

If a court has issued an order granting caretaking authority under this part 3, or an agreement granting caretaking authority has been executed under part 2 of this article, the court may enter an interim order for child support consistent with law of this state other than this article if the court has jurisdiction under the "Uniform Interstate Family Support Act", article
5
of this title.
Added by 2013 Ch. 174,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2013.
L. 2013: Entire article added, (HB 13-1200), ch. 174, p. 633, § 2, effective May 10.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 14 - DOMESTIC MATTERS (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-15-119) › DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE - PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES (§§ 14-10-101 — 14-13.7-504) › Article 13.7 - UNIFORM DEPLOYED PARENTS CUSTODY AND VISITATION ACT (§§ 14-13.7-101 — 14-13.7-504) › Part 3 - JUDICIAL PROCEDURE FOR GRANTING CUSTODIAL RESPONSIBILITY DURING DEPLOYMENT (§§ 14-13.7-301 — 14-13.7-311) › Section 14-13.7-311 - Modifying or terminating grant of custodial responsibility to nonparent

(1)
Except for an order under section
14-13.7-305
, except as otherwise provided in subsection (2) of this section, and consistent with the "Servicemembers Civil Relief Act", 50 U.S.C. appendix sections 521 and 522, on motion of a deploying or other parent or any nonparent to whom caretaking authority, decision-making authority, or limited contact has been granted, the court may modify or terminate the grant if the modification or termination is consistent with this part 3 and it is in the best interest of the child. A modification is an interim modification and terminates pursuant to part 4 of this article after the deploying parent returns from deployment, unless the grant has been terminated before that time by court order.
(2)
On motion of a deploying parent, the court shall terminate a grant of limited contact, unless it is not in the best interests of the child.
Added by 2013 Ch. 174,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2013.
L. 2013: Entire article added, (HB 13-1200), ch. 174, p. 633, § 2, effective May 10.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 14 - DOMESTIC MATTERS (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-15-119) › DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE - PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES (§§ 14-10-101 — 14-13.7-504) › Article 13.7 - UNIFORM DEPLOYED PARENTS CUSTODY AND VISITATION ACT (§§ 14-13.7-101 — 14-13.7-504) › Part 4 - RETURN FROM DEPLOYMENT (§§ 14-13.7-401 — 14-13.7-404) › Section 14-13.7-401 - Procedure for terminating interim grant of custodial responsibility established by agreement

(1)
At any time after return from deployment, an interim agreement granting custodial responsibility under part 2 of this article may be terminated by an agreement to terminate signed by the deploying parent and the other parent.
(2)
An interim agreement under part 2 of this article granting custodial responsibility terminates:
(a)
If an agreement to terminate under subsection (1) of this section specifies a date for termination on that date; or
(b)
If the agreement to terminate does not specify a date, on the date the agreement to terminate is signed by the deploying parent and the other parent.
(3)
In the absence of an agreement to terminate under subsection (1) of this section, an interim agreement granting custodial responsibility terminates under part 2 of this article thirty-five days after the deploying parent gives notice to the other parent that the deploying parent returned from deployment.
(4)
If an interim agreement granting custodial responsibility was filed with a court pursuant to section
14-13.7-205
, an agreement to terminate the interim agreement must also be filed with that court within a reasonable time after the signing of the agreement. The case number and heading of the case concerning custodial responsibility or child support must be provided to the court with the agreement to terminate.
Added by 2013 Ch. 174,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2013.
L. 2013: Entire article added, (HB 13-1200), ch. 174, p. 633, § 2, effective May 10.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 14 - DOMESTIC MATTERS (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-15-119) › DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE - PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES (§§ 14-10-101 — 14-13.7-504) › Article 13.7 - UNIFORM DEPLOYED PARENTS CUSTODY AND VISITATION ACT (§§ 14-13.7-101 — 14-13.7-504) › Part 4 - RETURN FROM DEPLOYMENT (§§ 14-13.7-401 — 14-13.7-404) › Section 14-13.7-402 - Consent procedure for terminating interim grant of custodial responsibility established by court order

At any time after a deploying parent returns from deployment, the deploying parent and the other parent may file with the court an agreement to terminate an interim order for custodial responsibility issued under part 3 of this article. After an agreement has been filed, the court shall issue an order terminating the interim order effective on the date specified in the agreement. If a date is not specified, the order is effective immediately.
Added by 2013 Ch. 174,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2013.
L. 2013: Entire article added, (HB 13-1200), ch. 174, p. 634, § 2, effective May 10.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 14 - DOMESTIC MATTERS (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-15-119) › DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE - PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES (§§ 14-10-101 — 14-13.7-504) › Article 13.7 - UNIFORM DEPLOYED PARENTS CUSTODY AND VISITATION ACT (§§ 14-13.7-101 — 14-13.7-504) › Part 4 - RETURN FROM DEPLOYMENT (§§ 14-13.7-401 — 14-13.7-404) › Section 14-13.7-403 - Visitation before termination of interim grant of custodial responsibility

After a deploying parent returns from deployment until an interim agreement or an interim order for custodial responsibility established under part 2 or 3 of this article is terminated, the court shall immediately issue an interim order granting the deploying parent reasonable contact with the child consistent with the deployed parent's post deployment leave, unless the court finds it is not in the best interest of the child, even if the time of contact exceeds the time the deploying parent spent with the child before deployment.
Added by 2013 Ch. 174,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2013.
L. 2013: Entire article added, (HB 13-1200), ch. 174, p. 634, § 2, effective May 10.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 14 - DOMESTIC MATTERS (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-15-119) › DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE - PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES (§§ 14-10-101 — 14-13.7-504) › Article 13.7 - UNIFORM DEPLOYED PARENTS CUSTODY AND VISITATION ACT (§§ 14-13.7-101 — 14-13.7-504) › Part 4 - RETURN FROM DEPLOYMENT (§§ 14-13.7-401 — 14-13.7-404) › Section 14-13.7-404 - Termination by operation of law of interim grant of custodial responsibility established by court order

(1)
If an agreement between the parties to terminate an interim order for custodial responsibility under part 3 of this article has not been filed, the order terminates thirty-five days after the deploying parent gives notice to the other parent and any nonparent granted custodial responsibility that the deploying parent has returned from deployment.
(2)
A proceeding seeking to prevent termination of an interim order for custodial responsibility is governed by sections
14-10-124
and
14-10-129
.
Added by 2013 Ch. 174,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2013.
L. 2013: Entire article added, (HB 13-1200), ch. 174, p. 634, § 2, effective May 10.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 14 - DOMESTIC MATTERS (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-15-119) › DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE - PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES (§§ 14-10-101 — 14-13.7-504) › Article 13.7 - UNIFORM DEPLOYED PARENTS CUSTODY AND VISITATION ACT (§§ 14-13.7-101 — 14-13.7-504) › Part 5 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS (§§ 14-13.7-501 — 14-13.7-504) › Section 14-13.7-501 - Uniformity of application and construction

In applying and construing this uniform act, consideration may be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it if it is consistent with the public policy of the state.
Added by 2013 Ch. 174,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2013.
L. 2013: Entire article added, (HB 13-1200), ch. 174, p. 634, § 2, effective May 10.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 14 - DOMESTIC MATTERS (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-15-119) › DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE - PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES (§§ 14-10-101 — 14-13.7-504) › Article 13.7 - UNIFORM DEPLOYED PARENTS CUSTODY AND VISITATION ACT (§§ 14-13.7-101 — 14-13.7-504) › Part 5 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS (§§ 14-13.7-501 — 14-13.7-504) › Section 14-13.7-502 - Relation to electronic signatures in global and national commerce act

This article modifies, limits, or supersedes the "Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act",
15 U.S.C. section 7001
, et seq., but does not modify, limit, or supersede section 101 (c) of that act,
15 U.S.C. section 7001(c)
, or authorize electronic delivery of any of the notices described in section 103 (b) of that act,
15 U.S.C. section 7003(b)
.
Added by 2013 Ch. 174,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2013.
L. 2013: Entire article added, (HB 13-1200), ch. 174, p. 635, § 2, effective May 10.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 14 - DOMESTIC MATTERS (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-15-119) › DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE - PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES (§§ 14-10-101 — 14-13.7-504) › Article 13.7 - UNIFORM DEPLOYED PARENTS CUSTODY AND VISITATION ACT (§§ 14-13.7-101 — 14-13.7-504) › Part 5 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS (§§ 14-13.7-501 — 14-13.7-504) › Section 14-13.7-503 - Saving clause

This article does not affect the validity of an interim court order concerning custodial responsibility during deployment that was entered before July 1, 2013.
Added by 2013 Ch. 174,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2013.
L. 2013: Entire article added, (HB 13-1200), ch. 174, p. 635, § 2, effective May 10.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 14 - DOMESTIC MATTERS (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-15-119) › DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE - PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES (§§ 14-10-101 — 14-13.7-504) › Article 13.7 - UNIFORM DEPLOYED PARENTS CUSTODY AND VISITATION ACT (§§ 14-13.7-101 — 14-13.7-504) › Part 5 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS (§§ 14-13.7-501 — 14-13.7-504) › Section 14-13.7-504 - Effective date

This article takes effect July 1, 2013.
Added by 2013 Ch. 174,§ 2, eff. 7/1/2013.
L. 2013: Entire article added, (HB 13-1200), ch. 174, p. 635, § 2, effective May 10.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 14 - DOMESTIC MATTERS (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-15-119) › CHILD SUPPORT (§§ 14-14-101 — 14-14-113) › Article 14 - CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES (§§ 14-14-101 — 14-14-113) › Section 14-14-101 - Short title

This article shall be known and may be cited as the "Colorado Child Support Enforcement Procedures Act".
L. 81: Entire article added, p. 905, § 1, effective June 8.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 14 - DOMESTIC MATTERS (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-15-119) › CHILD SUPPORT (§§ 14-14-101 — 14-14-113) › Article 14 - CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES (§§ 14-14-101 — 14-14-113) › Section 14-14-103 - Additional remedies

The remedies provided in this article are in addition to and not in substitution for any other remedies.
L. 81: Entire article added, p. 906, § 1, effective June 8.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 14 - DOMESTIC MATTERS (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-15-119) › CHILD SUPPORT (§§ 14-14-101 — 14-14-113) › Article 14 - CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES (§§ 14-14-101 — 14-14-113) › Section 14-14-105 - Continuing garnishment

(1)
A writ of garnishment for the collection from earnings of judgments for arrearages for child support, for maintenance when combined with child support, for child support debts, or for maintenance shall be continuing; shall have priority over any garnishment, lien, or income assignment other than a writ previously served on the same garnishee pursuant to this subsection (1) or a wage assignment activated pursuant to section
14-14-107
or section
14-14-111
, as those sections existed prior to July 1, 1996, or an income assignment activated pursuant to section
14-14-111.5
; and shall require the garnishee to withhold, pursuant to section
13-54-104(3)
, C.R.S., the portion of earnings subject to garnishment at each succeeding earnings disbursement interval until such judgment is satisfied or the garnishment is released by the court or in writing by the judgment creditor.
(2)
No employer may discharge an employee solely for the reason that his earnings have been subjected to garnishment pursuant to this section. Any such discharge in violation of this subsection (2) shall subject the employer to liability for damages.
L. 81: Entire article added, p. 907, § 1, effective June 8. L. 86: (1) amended, p. 725, § 4, effective July 1. L. 87: (1) amended, p. 591, § 10, effective July 10. L. 96: (1) amended, p. 600, § 10, effective July 1.
For provisions concerning garnishment generally, see article 54.5 of title 13.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 14 - DOMESTIC MATTERS (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-15-119) › CHILD SUPPORT (§§ 14-14-101 — 14-14-113) › Article 14 - CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES (§§ 14-14-101 — 14-14-113) › Section 14-14-106 - Interest

(1)
(a)
Interest per annum at four percent greater than the statutory rate set forth in section
5-12-101
on any arrearages and child support debt due and owing before July 1, 2021, may be compounded monthly and may be collected by the judgment creditor; however, such interest may be waived by the judgment creditor and such creditor is not required to maintain interest balance due accounts. After July 1, 2021, interest on child support arrearages and child support debt accrues at the interest rate specified in subsection (1)(b) of this section.
(b)
Interest per annum at two percent greater than the statutory rate set forth in section
5-12-101
on any arrearages and child support debt due and owing on and after July 1, 2021, may be compounded annually and may be collected by the judgment creditor; except that such interest may be waived by the judgment creditor and such creditor is not required to maintain interest balance due accounts.
(2)
If the judgment creditor seeks interest on child support arrearages as set forth in subsection (1) of this section, the debtor obligor may apply to the court to request that the court find good cause to use discretion in disallowing the calculated interest, or a portion thereof, on child support arrearages. In so doing, the court shall consider but is not limited to the following:
(a)
Whether good cause existed for the nonpayment of the child support;
(b)
Whether payment of the interest would result in undue hardship or substantial injustice for the obligor owing the interest; and
(c)
Whether the disallowance or reduction of interest would result in undue hardship and substantial injustice to the person to whom the interest is owed.
(3)
The court may determine an equitable period of repayment of any interest and arrears owed, if applicable, as set forth in this section.
Amended by 2021 Ch. 212,§3, eff. 7/1/2021.
L. 81: Entire article added, p. 908, § 1, effective June 8. L. 86: Entire section amended, p. 725, § 5, effective July 1. L. 88: Entire section amended, p. 633, § 9, effective July 1. L. 94: Entire section amended, p. 1539, § 8, effective May 31. L. 97: Entire section amended, p. 1241, § 39, effective July 1. L. 2003: Entire section amended, p. 1266, § 53, effective July 1.
For the statutory rate of interest, see §5-12-102.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 14 - DOMESTIC MATTERS (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-15-119) › CHILD SUPPORT (§§ 14-14-101 — 14-14-113) › Article 14 - CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES (§§ 14-14-101 — 14-14-113) › Section 14-14-107 - [Repealed]

L. 81: Entire article added, p. 908, § 1, effective June 8. L. 83: (1)(a) and IP(3) amended and (2) R&RE, pp. 652, 653, §§ 1-3, effective June 1. L. 84: (1)(a), IP(2)(a), (2)(a)(III), (2)(a)(IV), (2)(b), and (2)(c) amended and (2)(a)(V) and (3.5) added, pp. 480, 481, §§ 2, 3, effective July 1. L. 85: (1)(a), (2)(a) to (2)(c), IP(3), (3)(a)(IV), (3)(c), (3.5), (4)(d), and (9) amended and (1)(d), (1.5), (3.4), (4)(e), and (10) to (13) added, pp.592, 595, §§ 12-15, effective July 1. L. 86: (1)(a), (1)(b), (1.5)(a), (2)(a)(II), (2)(c), (3)(a)(I), (5), and (7) amended and (1)(e) to (1)(g) and (4)(f) added, pp. 725, 727, §§ 6-8, effective July 1. L. 87: Entire section R&RE, p. 580, § 1, effective July 10. L. 88: (5)(c)(IX), (5)(c)(XI), IP(7), (7)(d)(IV), and (9)(a) amended, p. 634, § 10, effective July 1. L. 89: (15) added, p. 810, § 2, effective June 5. L. 90: (2)(e), (5)(c)(VIII), (6)(b)(I), (7)(d)(III), (7)(d)(IV), and (7)(g) amended and (6)(b)(III) added, p. 1414, § 15, effective June 8; (15) amended, p. 892, § 14, effective July 1. L. 92: (2)(a), IP(7), (7)(c)(III), (7)(c)(IV), (9), and (11) amended and (7)(d.5) and (7)(d.6) added, p. 203, § 11, effective August 1. L. 93: (9) amended, p. 1561, § 10, effective September 1. L. 94: (9)(e), amended, p. 1539, § 9, effective May 31; IP(7) amended, p. 2048, § 8, effective June 3; (14) amended, p. 2646, § 111, effective July 1. L. 96: Entire section repealed, p. 600, § 11, effective July 1.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 14 - DOMESTIC MATTERS (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-15-119) › CHILD SUPPORT (§§ 14-14-101 — 14-14-113) › Article 14 - CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES (§§ 14-14-101 — 14-14-113) › Section 14-14-108 - [Repealed]

L. 83: Entire section added, p. 654, § 1, effective June 10. L. 85: Entire section repealed, p. 604, § 24, effective July 1.
For present provisions concerning a state income tax refund offset for child support debts or child support arrearages, see §26-13-111.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 14 - DOMESTIC MATTERS (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-15-119) › CHILD SUPPORT (§§ 14-14-101 — 14-14-113) › Article 14 - CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES (§§ 14-14-101 — 14-14-113) › Section 14-14-109 - Security, bond, or guarantee

(1)
In any action in which child support is ordered, an interested party may apply to the court for an order requiring that the obligor post security, a bond, or other form of guarantee to secure payment of the child support ordered. In considering such request, the court shall consider, among other factors, the nature of the obligor's employment and whether the obligor's income is unreachable by a wage assignment entered pursuant to section
14-14-107
prior to July 1, 1996, or by immediate deduction for a family support obligation pursuant to section
14-14-111
as it existed prior to July 1, 1996, or by an income assignment entered pursuant to section
14-14-111.5
on or after July 1, 1996.
(2)
If the request to post security, a bond, or other guarantee is made subsequent to the issuance of a child support order, a copy of the request shall be sent to the obligor at his last-known address by certified mail no later than twenty days prior to the date set for a hearing on the issue. Such notice shall contain a statement of the obligor's rights to appear and contest the request.
(3)
When a request to post security, a bond, or other guarantee is before the court, the court shall make findings on the appropriateness of the request based on the evidence presented and shall then either grant or deny the request.
L. 85: Entire section added, p. 595, § 16, effective July 1. L. 96: (1) amended, p. 622, § 32, effective July 1.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 14 - DOMESTIC MATTERS (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-15-119) › CHILD SUPPORT (§§ 14-14-101 — 14-14-113) › Article 14 - CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES (§§ 14-14-101 — 14-14-113) › Section 14-14-110 - Contempt of court

(1)
Evidence of noncompliance with an order for child support, or maintenance when combined with child support, in the form of an affidavit from the clerk of the court or in the form of a copy of the record of payments certified by the clerk of the court or in the form of a copy of the record of payment maintained by the family support registry is prima facie evidence of contempt of court.
(2)
In determining whether or not the obligor is in contempt of court, the court may consider that the required payment has been made prior to the hearing to determine contempt or that owing to physical incapacity or other good cause the obligor was unable to furnish the support, care, and maintenance required by the order for the period of noncompliance alleged in the motion.
(3)
If, after personal service of the citation and a copy of the motion and affidavit, the obligor fails to appear at the time so designated, the court may issue a warrant for the obligor's arrest. Upon issuance of the warrant, the court shall direct by endorsement thereon the amount of the bond required.
(4)
Pursuant to subsection (3) of this section, where the obligor has been released upon deposit of cash, stocks, or bonds, or upon surety bond secured by property, if the obligor fails to appear in accordance with the primary condition of the bond, the court shall declare a forfeiture. Notice of the order of forfeiture shall be mailed immediately by the court to the obligor and sureties, if any, at the last-known address. If the obligor does not appear and surrender to the court having jurisdiction within thirty days after the date of the forfeiture, or within that period satisfy the court that appearance and surrender by the obligor is impossible and without the obligor's fault, the court shall enter judgment against the obligor and the sureties, if any, for the amount of the bail and costs of the court proceedings.
(5)
Any moneys collected or paid upon any such execution or in any case upon said bond shall be turned over to the clerk of the court in which the bond is given to be applied to the child support obligation, including where the obligation is assigned to the department of human services pursuant to section
26-2-111(3)
, C.R.S.
L. 86: Entire section added, p. 730, § 1, effective May 1. L. 93: Entire section amended, p. 1561, § 11, effective September 1. L. 94: (1) amended, p. 1540, § 10, effective May 31; (5) amended, p. 2647, § 112, effective July 1. L. 97: (4) amended, p. 562, § 8, effective July 1; (5) amended, p. 1241, § 40, effective July 1.
For the legislative declaration contained in the 1994 act amending subsection (5), see section 1 of chapter 345, Session Laws of Colorado 1994.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 14 - DOMESTIC MATTERS (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-15-119) › CHILD SUPPORT (§§ 14-14-101 — 14-14-113) › Article 14 - CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES (§§ 14-14-101 — 14-14-113) › Section 14-14-111 - [Repealed]

L. 89: Entire section added, p. 805, § 1, effective June 5. L. 90: (2)(b)(I), (4)(b)(IV)(B), (4)(b)(IV)(C), (4)(b)(IV)(D), (4)(b)(VII), and (11) amended, p. 1415, § 16, effective June 8; (2)(a) and (4)(b)(IV)(B) amended, p. 892, § 15, effective July 1. L. 92: (2)(b), (2)(c), (4)(b)(III)(C), (6), and (16) amended and (4)(b)(IV.5) and (4)(b)(IV.6) added, p. 207, § 12, effective August 1. L. 93: (2)(b) amended, p. 1562, § 12, effective September 1. L. 94: (4)(a) amended, p. 2049, § 9, effective June 3. L. 96: Entire section repealed, p. 600, § 11, effective July 1.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 14 - DOMESTIC MATTERS (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-15-119) › CIVIL UNION (§§ 14-15-101 — 14-15-119) › Article 15 - COLORADO CIVIL UNION ACT (§§ 14-15-101 — 14-15-119) › Section 14-15-101 - Short title

This article is known as the "Colorado Civil Union Act".
Added by 2013 Ch. 49,§ 1, eff. 5/1/2013.
L. 2013: Entire article added, (SB 13-011), ch. 49, p. 147, § 1, effective May 1.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 14 - DOMESTIC MATTERS (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-15-119) › CIVIL UNION (§§ 14-15-101 — 14-15-119) › Article 15 - COLORADO CIVIL UNION ACT (§§ 14-15-101 — 14-15-119) › Section 14-15-102 - Legislative declaration

The general assembly declares that the public policy of this state, as set forth in section 31 of article II of the state constitution, recognizes only the union of one man and one woman as a marriage. The general assembly declares that the purpose of this article is to provide eligible couples the opportunity to obtain the benefits, protections, and responsibilities afforded by Colorado law to spouses consistent with the principles of equality under law and religious freedom embodied in both the United States constitution and the constitution of this state. The general assembly declares that a second purpose of the act is to protect individuals who are or may become partners in a civil union against discrimination in employment, housing, and in places of public accommodation. The general assembly further finds that the general assembly, in the exercise of its plenary power, has the authority to define other arrangements, such as a civil union between two unmarried persons regardless of their gender, and to set forth in statute any state-level benefits, rights, and protections to which a couple is entitled by virtue of entering into a civil union. The general assembly finds that the "Colorado Civil Union Act" does not alter the public policy of this state, which recognizes only the union of one man and one woman as a marriage. The general assembly also declares that a third purpose in enacting the "Colorado Civil Union Act" is to state that Colorado courts may offer same-sex couples the equal protection of the law and to give full faith and credit to recognize relationships legally created in other jurisdictions that are similar to civil unions created by this article and that are not otherwise recognized pursuant to Colorado law.
Added by 2013 Ch. 49,§ 1, eff. 5/1/2013.
L. 2013: Entire article added, (SB 13-011), ch. 49, p. 147, § 1, effective May 1.
For the validity or recognition of marriages in this state, see section 31 of article II of the state constitution.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 14 - DOMESTIC MATTERS (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-15-119) › CIVIL UNION (§§ 14-15-101 — 14-15-119) › Article 15 - COLORADO CIVIL UNION ACT (§§ 14-15-101 — 14-15-119) › Section 14-15-103 - Definitions

As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1)
"Civil union" means a relationship established by two eligible persons pursuant to this article that entitles them to receive the benefits and protections and be subject to the responsibilities of spouses.
(2)
"Civil union certificate" means a document that certifies that the persons named in the certificate have established a civil union in this state in compliance with this article.
(3)
"Department" means the department of public health and environment.
(4)
"Marriage" means the legally recognized union of one man and one woman.
(5)
"Partner in a civil union" or "party to a civil union" means a person who has established a civil union pursuant to this article.
(6)
"Spouses" means two persons who are married pursuant to the provisions of the "Uniform Marriage Act", part 1 of article
2
of this title.
(7)
"State registrar" means the state registrar of vital statistics in the department.
Added by 2013 Ch. 49,§ 1, eff. 5/1/2013.
L. 2013: Entire article added, (SB 13-011), ch. 49, p. 148, § 1, effective May 1.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 14 - DOMESTIC MATTERS (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-15-119) › CIVIL UNION (§§ 14-15-101 — 14-15-119) › Article 15 - COLORADO CIVIL UNION ACT (§§ 14-15-101 — 14-15-119) › Section 14-15-104 - Requisites of a valid civil union

(1)
To establish a civil union in Colorado, the two parties to the civil union shall satisfy all of the following criteria:
(a)
Both parties are adults, regardless of the gender of either party;
(b)
Neither party is a party to another civil union;
(c)
Neither party is married to another person.
Added by 2013 Ch. 49,§ 1, eff. 5/1/2013.
L. 2013: Entire article added, (SB 13-011), ch. 49, p. 148, § 1, effective May 1.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 14 - DOMESTIC MATTERS (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-15-119) › CIVIL UNION (§§ 14-15-101 — 14-15-119) › Article 15 - COLORADO CIVIL UNION ACT (§§ 14-15-101 — 14-15-119) › Section 14-15-105 - Individual - civil union with relative - prohibited

(1)
An individual shall not enter into a civil union with an ancestor or a descendant or with a brother or a sister, whether the relationship is by the half or the whole blood.
(2)
An individual shall not enter into a civil union with an uncle or aunt or with a niece or nephew, whether the relationship is by the half or the whole blood.
(3)
A civil union between persons prohibited from entering into a civil union by subsection (1) or (2) of this section is void.
Added by 2013 Ch. 49,§ 1, eff. 5/1/2013.
L. 2013: Entire article added, (SB 13-011), ch. 49, p. 148, § 1, effective May 1.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 14 - DOMESTIC MATTERS (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-15-119) › CIVIL UNION (§§ 14-15-101 — 14-15-119) › Article 15 - COLORADO CIVIL UNION ACT (§§ 14-15-101 — 14-15-119) › Section 14-15-106 - Restrictions as to minors and wards

(1)
A county clerk and recorder shall not issue a civil union license if either party to the intended civil union is:
(a)
Under eighteen years of age; or
(b)
Eighteen years of age or older and under guardianship, unless the party under guardianship has the written consent of his or her guardian.
(2)
A violation of subsection (1) of this section makes the civil union void.
Added by 2013 Ch. 49,§ 1, eff. 5/1/2013.
L. 2013: Entire article added, (SB 13-011), ch. 49, p. 149, § 1, effective May 1.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 14 - DOMESTIC MATTERS (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-15-119) › CIVIL UNION (§§ 14-15-101 — 14-15-119) › Article 15 - COLORADO CIVIL UNION ACT (§§ 14-15-101 — 14-15-119) › Section 14-15-108 - Modification of civil union terms through an agreement

(1)
Parties to a civil union may create agreements modifying the terms, conditions, or effects of a civil union in the manner specified in part 3 of article
2
of this title.
(2)
Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (1) of this section, the provisions of this article and the provisions of part 3 of article
2
of this title do not invalidate or affect an otherwise valid domestic partnership agreement or civil contract between two individuals who are not married to each other in which the individuals set forth an agreement about the rights and responsibilities regarding matters similar to those that may be addressed by a contract under part 3 of article
2
of this title if the agreement or contract was made prior to May 1, 2013, or, if made on or after May 1, 2013, the agreement or contract is not made in contemplation of entering into a civil union under this article.
Added by 2013 Ch. 49,§ 1, eff. 5/1/2013.
L. 2013: Entire article added, (SB 13-011), ch. 49, p. 152, § 1, effective May 1.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 14 - DOMESTIC MATTERS (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-15-119) › CIVIL UNION (§§ 14-15-101 — 14-15-119) › Article 15 - COLORADO CIVIL UNION ACT (§§ 14-15-101 — 14-15-119) › Section 14-15-109 - Civil union license and certificate

(1)
The executive director of the department shall prescribe the form for an application for a civil union license, consisting of, at a minimum, the following information:
(a)
Name, sex, address, social security number, and date and place of birth of each party to the proposed civil union. For such purpose, proof of date of birth may be obtained from a birth certificate, a driver's license, or other comparable evidence.
(b)
If either party has previously been married or has previously been a party to a civil union, the name of the spouse or the name of the other party and the date, place, and court in which the marriage or civil union was dissolved or declared invalid or the date and place of death of the deceased spouse or the deceased party to a civil union;
(c)
Name and address of the parents or guardian of each party; and
(d)
Whether the parties are related to each other and, if so, their relationship.
(2)
The executive director of the department shall prescribe the forms for the civil union license and the civil union certificate. The department shall provide the forms to the county clerk and recorders in the state.
(3)
A civil union license and a civil union certificate do not constitute evidence of the parties' intent to create a common law marriage.
Amended by 2016 Ch. 263,§ 4, eff. 6/8/2016.
Added by 2013 Ch. 49,§ 1, eff. 5/1/2013.
L. 2013: Entire article added, (SB 13-011), ch. 49, p. 152, § 1, effective May 1. L. 2016: (3) added, (SB 16-150), ch. 263, p. 1080, § 4, effective June 8.
For the legislative declaration in SB 16-150, see section 1 of chapter 263, Session Laws of Colorado 2016.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 14 - DOMESTIC MATTERS (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-15-119) › CIVIL UNION (§§ 14-15-101 — 14-15-119) › Article 15 - COLORADO CIVIL UNION ACT (§§ 14-15-101 — 14-15-119) › Section 14-15-110 - Issuance of a civil union license - certification - fee

(1)
When both parties to a proposed civil union complete a civil union application and at least one party appears, or both parties appeared if permitted pursuant to section
14-2-106.5
, before the county clerk and recorder and pays to the county clerk and recorder the civil union license fee and other fees described in subsection (2) of this section, and the county clerk and recorder determines that the parties meet the criteria specified in sections
14-15-104
,
14-15-105
, and
14-15-106
, the county clerk and recorder shall issue a civil union license and a civil union certificate form. Both parties to the proposed civil union shall sign the application attesting to the accuracy of the facts stated.
(2)
The civil union license fee is seven dollars plus an additional amount established pursuant to section
25-2-121
, C.R.S. The county clerk and recorder shall forward the additional amount to the state treasurer who shall credit it to the vital statistics records cash fund pursuant to section
25-2-121
, C.R.S. In addition, the county clerk and recorder shall collect a fee of twenty dollars to be transmitted by the county clerk and recorder to the state treasurer who shall credit the same to the Colorado domestic abuse program fund created in section
39-22-802 (1)
, C.R.S.
Amended by 2023 Ch. 291,§ 3, eff. 8/7/2023.
Added by 2013 Ch. 49, §1, eff. 5/1/2013.
L. 2013: Entire article added, (SB 13-011), ch. 49, p. 153, § 1, effective May 1.
2023 Ch. 291, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 14 - DOMESTIC MATTERS (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-15-119) › CIVIL UNION (§§ 14-15-101 — 14-15-119) › Article 15 - COLORADO CIVIL UNION ACT (§§ 14-15-101 — 14-15-119) › Section 14-15-110.5 - Civil union license and certificate without appearing in person

(1)
A county clerk and recorder may permit the parties to a proposed civil union to satisfy the requirement to appear before the county clerk and recorder by an interactive audiovisual communication technology or online functionality, for the following limited purposes:
(a)
To verify application information;
(b)
To present satisfactory proof, as required, that each party to the civil union meets the criteria to enter into a civil union;
(c)
To present satisfactory proof that the civil union is not prohibited; or
(d)
To pay required fees.
(2)
A county clerk and recorder shall not permit the procedure described in subsection (1) of this section if either of the parties are under eighteen years of age, or if the parties are using interactive audiovisual technology and are unable to appear together. Nothing in this section changes any requirement that must be satisfied in the state of Colorado.
(3)
A county clerk and recorder who permits the parties to a proposed civil union to satisfy certain requirements without appearing in person and staff members who carry out duties on behalf of the county clerk and recorder pursuant to this section shall complete the training and curricula developed by the human trafficking council created in section
18-3-505
for persons who work in or who frequent places where human trafficking victims are likely to appear. The training and curricula must be completed prior to permitting parties to a proposed civil union to satisfy certain requirements without appearing in person pursuant to this section; except that if a county clerk and recorder permits the parties to a proposed civil union to satisfy certain requirements without appearing in person on and before June 18, 2021, the training and curricula must be completed no later than thirty days after June 18, 2021. A county clerk and recorder who permits the parties to a proposed civil union to satisfy certain requirements without appearing in person shall maintain records demonstrating compliance with this subsection (3) and shall display a notice of compliance with this subsection (3) in a place that is accessible to the public in the county clerk and recorder's office and on its website. A county clerk and recorder and staff members who carry out duties of the county clerk and recorder shall complete the training and curricula requirements pursuant to this subsection (3) at least once every year for as long as the county clerk and recorder permits the parties to a proposed civil union to satisfy certain requirements without appearing in person pursuant to this section.
(4)
Repealed.
Amended by 2023 Ch. 291,§ 4, eff. 8/7/2023.
Added by 2021 Ch. 264, §2, eff. 6/18/2021.
2023 Ch. 291, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 14 - DOMESTIC MATTERS (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-15-119) › CIVIL UNION (§§ 14-15-101 — 14-15-119) › Article 15 - COLORADO CIVIL UNION ACT (§§ 14-15-101 — 14-15-119) › Section 14-15-111 - When civil union licenses issued - validity

The county clerk and recorder shall issue a civil union license only during the hours that the office of the county clerk and recorder is open as prescribed by law and at no other time and shall show the exact date and hour of the license's issue. A civil union license is not valid for use outside the state of Colorado. Within the state, a civil union license is not valid for more than thirty-five days after the date of issue. If a civil union license is not used within thirty-five days, it is void, and one of the parties shall return the civil union license to the county clerk and recorder that issued the license for cancellation.
Added by 2013 Ch. 49,§ 1, eff. 5/1/2013.
L. 2013: Entire article added, (SB 13-011), ch. 49, p. 153, § 1, effective May 1.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 14 - DOMESTIC MATTERS (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-15-119) › CIVIL UNION (§§ 14-15-101 — 14-15-119) › Article 15 - COLORADO CIVIL UNION ACT (§§ 14-15-101 — 14-15-119) › Section 14-15-112 - Persons authorized to certify civil unions - registration - fee

(1)
A civil union may be certified by a judge of a court, by a district court magistrate, by a county court magistrate, by a retired judge of a court, by the parties to the civil union, or in accordance with any mode of recognition of a civil union by any religious denomination or Indian nation or tribe.
(2)
Within sixty-three days after the date on which the civil union is certified, either the person certifying the civil union or, if no individual acting alone certifies the civil union, a party to the civil union shall complete the civil union certificate and return the certificate to the county clerk and recorder's office that issued the license. A person who fails to return the civil union certificate to the county clerk and recorder as required by this section shall pay to the county clerk and recorder a late fee in an amount not less than twenty dollars. The county clerk and recorder may assess an additional five-dollar late fee for each additional day of failure to comply with the return requirements of this subsection (2), up to a maximum of fifty dollars. For purposes of determining whether to assess a late fee pursuant to this subsection (2), the date of return is deemed to be the date of postmark.
(3)
Upon receiving the civil union certificate, the county clerk and recorder shall register the civil union.
(4)
A priest, minister, rabbi, or other official of a religious institution or denomination or an Indian nation or tribe is not required to certify a civil union in violation of his or her right to the free exercise of religion guaranteed by the first amendment to the United States constitution and by section 4 of article II of the state constitution.
Added by 2013 Ch. 49,§ 1, eff. 5/1/2013.
L. 2013: Entire article added, (SB 13-011), ch. 49, p. 153, § 1, effective May 1.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 14 - DOMESTIC MATTERS (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-15-119) › CIVIL UNION (§§ 14-15-101 — 14-15-119) › Article 15 - COLORADO CIVIL UNION ACT (§§ 14-15-101 — 14-15-119) › Section 14-15-113 - Civil union license required for certification

Persons authorized by section
14-15-112
to certify civil unions shall require a civil union license from the parties before certifying the civil union.
Added by 2013 Ch. 49,§ 1, eff. 5/1/2013.
L. 2013: Entire article added, (SB 13-011), ch. 49, p. 154, § 1, effective May 1.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 14 - DOMESTIC MATTERS (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-15-119) › CIVIL UNION (§§ 14-15-101 — 14-15-119) › Article 15 - COLORADO CIVIL UNION ACT (§§ 14-15-101 — 14-15-119) › Section 14-15-114 - Evidence of civil union

A copy of the civil union certificate received from the county clerk and recorder or a record of the civil union received from the state registrar is presumptive evidence of the civil union in all courts.
Added by 2013 Ch. 49,§ 1, eff. 5/1/2013.
L. 2013: Entire article added, (SB 13-011), ch. 49, p. 154, § 1, effective May 1.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 14 - DOMESTIC MATTERS (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-15-119) › CIVIL UNION (§§ 14-15-101 — 14-15-119) › Article 15 - COLORADO CIVIL UNION ACT (§§ 14-15-101 — 14-15-119) › Section 14-15-115 - Dissolution, legal separation, and declaration of invalidity of civil unions - jurisdiction - venue

(1)
Any person who enters into a civil union in Colorado consents to the jurisdiction of the courts of Colorado for the purpose of any action relating to a civil union even if one or both parties cease to reside in this state.
(2)
The district court has jurisdiction over all proceedings relating to the dissolution of a civil union, legal separation of a civil union, or the declaration of invalidity of a civil union, regardless of the jurisdiction where the civil union was entered into. The court shall follow the procedures specified in article
10
of this title, including the same domicile requirements for a dissolution, legal separation, or declaration of invalidity for such proceedings.
(3)
A proceeding relating to the dissolution of a civil union, legal separation of a civil union, or the declaration of invalidity of a civil union may be held in the county where the petitioner or respondent resides or where the parties' civil union certificate was issued; except that process may be directed to any county in the state. A respondent's objection to venue is waived if not made within such time as the respondent's response is due.
Added by 2013 Ch. 49,§ 1, eff. 5/1/2013.
L. 2013: Entire article added, (SB 13-011), ch. 49, p. 154, § 1, effective May 1.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 14 - DOMESTIC MATTERS (§§ 14-1-101 — 14-15-119) › CIVIL UNION (§§ 14-15-101 — 14-15-119) › Article 15 - COLORADO CIVIL UNION ACT (§§ 14-15-101 — 14-15-119) › Section 14-15-116 - Reciprocity - principle of comity

(1)
Repealed.
(2)
Under principles of comity, a civil union, domestic partnership, or substantially similar legal relationship between two persons that is legally created in another jurisdiction shall be deemed to be a civil union for purposes of Colorado law as set forth in this article.
Amended by 2016 Ch. 263,§ 5, eff. 6/8/2016.
Added by 2013 Ch. 49,§ 1, eff. 5/1/2013.
L. 2013: Entire article added, (SB 13-011), ch. 49, p. 155, § 1, effective May 1. L. 2016: (1) repealed, (SB 16-150), ch. 263, p. 1080, § 5, effective June 8.
For the legislative declaration in SB 16-150, see section 1 of chapter 263, Session Laws of Colorado 2016.