Colorado § 14-5-702 - Applicability.
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§ 14-5-702. Applicability.
This part 7 applies only to a support proceeding under the Convention. In such a proceeding, if a provision of this part 7 is inconsistent with parts 1 through 6 of this article, this part 7 controls.
Source: L. 2015: Entire part R&RE, (HB 15-1198), ch. 173, p. 562, § 32, effective July 1.
COMMENT
The first sentence definitively states that this article applies only to a proceeding involving a Convention country, as defined in Section 102(5)(D). This article does not generally apply to a support order from a non-Convention foreign country as defined in Section 102(5)(A) and (B) or to a support order entitled to comity. The second sentence resolves a situation in which there is a conflict between a section in this article and a provision in Articles 1 through 6, in which case this article controls.
Related to Convention: art. 1. Object; art. 2. Scope; art. 4. Designation of Central Authorities.
Frequently Asked Questions About Colorado § 14-5-702
What does Colorado Revised Statutes § 14-5-702 cover?
Section 14-5-702 ("Applicability.") is part of the Colorado Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Colorado. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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