| D. Responsive Pleadings |
| C.R.J.P. 4.1(a) and (b) |
Responsive
pleadings are not required. Respondents
may raise any defenses or objections at trial or by motion. However, the child’s age
and residence are
deemed admitted unless specifically denied.
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| C.R.J.P. 4.1(c) |
Any
defects
in the petition must be raised by motion. The motion must be made before the respondent admits
or denies the allegations. The
defects are deemed waived unless the
court grants the waiver for good cause. Lack of jurisdiction may be raised at any time.
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| C.R.S. § 19-3-502(4) |
Respondents may not assert any
counterclaims, cross
claims or other claims in the D&N proceeding. However, respondents are not barred from
filing separate actions in district court for damages.
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