C.R.S. Section 14-13.7-201
Form of agreement

(1)

The parents of a child may enter into an interim agreement under this article granting custodial responsibility during deployment.

(2)

An agreement under subsection (1) of this section must be:

(a)

In writing; and

(b)

Signed by both parents and any nonparent to whom custodial responsibility is granted.

(3)

Subject to subsection (4) of this section, an agreement under subsection (1) of this section, if feasible, must:

(a)

Identify the destination, duration, and conditions of the deployment that is the basis for the agreement;

(b)

Specify the allocation of caretaking authority among the deploying parent, the other parent, and any nonparent;

(c)

Specify any decision-making authority that accompanies a grant of caretaking authority;

(d)

Specify any grant of limited contact to a nonparent;

(e)

If, under the agreement, custodial responsibility is shared by the other parent and a nonparent, or by other nonparents, provide a process to resolve any dispute that may arise;

(f)

Specify the frequency, duration, and means, including electronic means, by which the deploying parent will have contact with the child, any role to be played by the other parent in facilitating the contact, and the allocation of any costs of contact;

(g)

Specify the contact between the deploying parent and child during the time the deploying parent is on leave or is otherwise available;

(h)

Acknowledge that any party’s child-support obligation cannot be modified by the agreement alone, and that changing the terms of the obligation during deployment requires modification by court order;

(i)

Provide that the agreement will terminate according to the procedures under part 4 of this article after the deploying parent returns from deployment; and

(j)

If the agreement must be filed pursuant to section 14-13.7-205, specify which parent is required to file the agreement.

(4)

The omission of any of the items specified in subsection (3) of this section does not invalidate an agreement under this section.

(5)

The agreement may be submitted to the court for approval to become an enforceable order.

Source: Section 14-13.7-201 — Form of agreement, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-14.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

14‑13.7‑101
Short title 14‑13.7‑102
Definitions 14‑13.7‑104
Jurisdiction 14‑13.7‑105
Notification required of deploying parent 14‑13.7‑106
Duty to notify of change of address 14‑13.7‑107
General consideration in custody proceeding of parent’s military service 14‑13.7‑201
Form of agreement 14‑13.7‑202
Nature of authority created by agreement 14‑13.7‑203
Modification of agreement 14‑13.7‑204
Power of attorney 14‑13.7‑205
Filing agreement or power of attorney with court 14‑13.7‑301
Definition 14‑13.7‑302
Proceeding for interim custody order 14‑13.7‑303
Expedited hearing 14‑13.7‑304
Testimony by electronic means 14‑13.7‑305
Effect of prior judicial order or agreement 14‑13.7‑306
Grant of caretaking or decision-making authority to nonparent 14‑13.7‑307
Grant of limited contact 14‑13.7‑308
Nature of authority created by interim custody order 14‑13.7‑309
Content of interim custody order 14‑13.7‑310
Order for child support 14‑13.7‑311
Modifying or terminating grant of custodial responsibility to nonparent 14‑13.7‑401
Procedure for terminating interim grant of custodial responsibility established by agreement 14‑13.7‑402
Consent procedure for terminating interim grant of custodial responsibility established by court order 14‑13.7‑403
Visitation before termination of interim grant of custodial responsibility 14‑13.7‑404
Termination by operation of law of interim grant of custodial responsibility established by court order 14‑13.7‑501
Uniformity of application and construction 14‑13.7‑502
Relation to electronic signatures in global and national commerce act 14‑13.7‑503
Saving clause 14‑13.7‑504
Effective date
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Current through Fall 2024

§ 14-13.7-201’s source at colorado​.gov