Colorado § 14-5-302 - Proceeding by minor parent.
Full text of Colorado Colorado Revised Statutes § 14-5-302 — Proceeding by minor parent., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14-5-302. Proceeding by minor parent.
A minor parent, or a guardian or other legal representative of a minor parent, may maintain a proceeding on behalf of or for the benefit of the minor's child.
Source: L. 93: Entire article R&RE, p. 1588, § 1, effective January 1, 1995.
Editor's note: This section is similar to former § 14-5-114 as it existed prior to 1993.
COMMENT
A minor parent may maintain a proceeding under UIFSA without the appointment of a guardian ad litem, even if the law of the forum jurisdiction requires a guardian for an in-state case. If a guardian or legal representative has been appointed, he or she may act on behalf of the minor's child in seeking support.
Source: official Colorado text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Colorado Revised Statutes § 14-5-302 cover?
Section 14-5-302 ("Proceeding by minor parent.") 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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