There Is a Newer Version of this Section
  1. 2024 Colorado Rev. Stat.
  2. 2023 Colorado Rev. Stat.
  3. 2022 Colorado Rev. Stat.
  4. 2020 Colorado Rev. Stat. (here)
  5. View All Versions
View Our Newest Version Here

2020 Colorado Revised Statutes
Title 15 - Probate, Trusts, And Fiduciaries
Article 14. Persons Under Disability - Protection
Section 15-14-425.5. Authority to petition for dissolution of marriage or legal separation.

Universal Citation:
CO Rev Stat § 15-14-425.5 (2020)
Learn more This media-neutral citation is based on the American Association of Law Libraries Universal Citation Guide and is not necessarily the official citation.
Previous Next

(1) The conservator may petition the court for authority to commence and maintain an action for dissolution of marriage or legal separation on behalf of the protected person. The court may grant such authority only if satisfied, after notice and hearing, that:

  1. It is in the best interests of the protected person based on evidence of abandonment,abuse, exploitation, or other compelling circumstances, and the protected person either is incapable of consenting; or

  2. The protected person has consented to the proposed dissolution of marriage or legalseparation.

(2) Nothing in this section shall be construed as modifying the statutory grounds for dissolution of marriage and legal separation as set forth in section 14-10-106, C.R.S.

Source: L. 2000: Entire part R&RE, p. 1826, § 1, effective January 1, 2001 (see § 15-17103).

Editor's note: This section is similar to former § 15-14-425.5 as it existed prior to 2001.

Previous Next
Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. Colorado may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.