Interviewing a Child in Divorce Court

Colorado Revised StatutesTitle 14 – Domestic MattersDissolution of Marriage – Parental ResponsibilitiesArticle 10 – Uniform Dissolution of Marriage Act§ 14-10-126. Interviews Universal Citation: CO Rev Stat § 14-10-126 (2016) (1) The court may interview the child in chambers to ascertain the child’s wishes as to the allocation of parental responsibilities. The court may permit counsel to…

Prenuptial Agreements

What is a prenuptial agreement in Colorado? A prenuptial agreement, also known as a premarital agreement or “prenup,” is a legally binding contract entered into by a couple before their marriage or civil union. In Colorado, a prenuptial agreement is governed by the Colorado Marital Agreement Act. A prenuptial agreement allows the couple to define…

A Lesson In Castle Rock History-US Supreme Court Decision Involving the Town

This installment of Law and the Public’s Health reviews the United States Supreme Court’s decision in Town of Castle Rock, Colorado v. Gonzales1 and considers its implications for public health policy and practice. The Castle Rock case specifically addresses whether the police have a constitutional duty to enforce court-issued restraining orders; in a broader sense, however, the decision focuses on…

Appeals court decides 2-1 on standard for restricting parents’ custody

Appeals court decides 2-1 on standard for restricting parents’ custody By MICHAEL KARLIK michael.karlik@coloradopolitics.com https://www.coloradopolitics.com/courts/appeals-court-decides-2-1-on-standard-for-restricting-parents-custody/article_dc0883da-0cf8-11ed-8849-9fd809df5c20.html A divided panel of the state’s Court of Appeals has clarified the circumstances under which judges can restrict a parent’s time with their children, in a case complicated by the contradictory orders of a Jefferson County magistrate. Under Colorado law, a…