Legal Opinion
In Re the Marriage of Ikeler
Supreme Court of Colorado
Decided June 25, 2007No. 06SC664PublishedCited by 30 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Rice
In this case, we address whether a court can review a waiver of attorney’s fees in a valid marital agreement for unconseionability at the time of enforcement under the Colorado Marital Agreement Act (“CMAA”), sections 14-2-301 to -310, C.R.S. (2006).1 We hold that a waiver of attorney’s fees in a marital agreement is subject to review for unconseionability, and therefore we reverse the court of appeals.
I. Facts and Procedural History
Melodee Ikeler (“Wife”) and Douglas Ikeler (“Husband”) were married on November 18, 2000. Wife gave birth to triplets on April 12, 2002. In 2004, Wife filed a…
2Cases cited17 opinions
- People v. District Court, Second Judicial DistrictSupreme Court of Colorado · 1986
- People v. LutherSupreme Court of Colorado · 2002
- In re Marriage of AldrichSupreme Court of Colorado · 1997
- Preston v. DupontSupreme Court of Colorado · 2001
- In Re Marriage of FranksSupreme Court of Colorado · 1975
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