C.R.S. Section 14-13-104
International application of article


(1)

A court of this state shall treat a foreign country as if it were a state of the United States for the purpose of applying this part 1 and part 2 of this article.

(2)

Except as otherwise provided in subsection (3) of this section, a child-custody determination made in a foreign country under factual circumstances in substantial conformity with the jurisdictional standards of this article must be recognized and enforced under part 3 of this article.

(3)

A court of this state need not apply this article if the child-custody law of a foreign country violates fundamental principles of human rights.

Source: Section 14-13-104 — International application of article, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-14.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

14‑13‑101
Short title
14‑13‑102
Definitions
14‑13‑103
Proceedings governed by other law
14‑13‑104
International application of article
14‑13‑105
Effect of child-custody determination
14‑13‑106
Priority
14‑13‑108
Notice to persons outside state
14‑13‑109
Appearance and limited immunity
14‑13‑110
Communication between courts
14‑13‑111
Taking testimony in another state
14‑13‑112
Cooperation between courts - preservation of records
14‑13‑201
Initial child-custody jurisdiction
14‑13‑202
Exclusive, continuing jurisdiction
14‑13‑203
Jurisdiction to modify determination
14‑13‑204
Temporary emergency jurisdiction
14‑13‑205
Notice - opportunity to be heard - joinder
14‑13‑206
Simultaneous proceedings
14‑13‑207
Inconvenient forum
14‑13‑208
Jurisdiction declined by reason of conduct
14‑13‑209
Information to be submitted to court
14‑13‑210
Appearance of parties and child
14‑13‑301
Definitions
14‑13‑302
Enforcement under Hague Convention
14‑13‑303
Duty to enforce
14‑13‑304
Temporary visitation or parenting time
14‑13‑305
Registration of child-custody determination
14‑13‑306
Enforcement of registered determination
14‑13‑307
Simultaneous proceedings
14‑13‑308
Expedited enforcement of child-custody determination
14‑13‑309
Service of petition and order
14‑13‑310
Hearing and order
14‑13‑311
Warrant to take physical custody of child
14‑13‑312
Costs, fees, and expenses
14‑13‑313
Recognition and enforcement
14‑13‑314
Appeals
14‑13‑401
Application and construction
14‑13‑402
Severability clause
14‑13‑403
Transitional provision
Green check means up to date. Up to date

Current through Fall 2024

§ 14-13-104’s source at colorado​.gov