Child Support Attorney
The attorneys at Philip Goldberg PC have extensive experience litigating child support issues in Colorado. Whether you need child support to care for your child or need to ensure you are not overpaying child support, we can guide you through the process.
Child Support in Colorado
Colorado courts may order a parent to pay child support in cases involving divorce, legal separation, paternity, parental responsibilities, and independent support proceedings. A court can award child support if the parents have joint custody or shared parenting time, or if one parent exercises sole parenting time.
The amount of child support awarded is based on multiple factors including the needs of the child, the time the child spends with each parent, both parents’ incomes and financial circumstances, and other factors. The length of time a parent must pay child support often depends upon the age and health of the child.
The paying parent can request that the court reduce or terminate the child support obligation in some circumstances. Similarly, the recipient parent can request that the court increase or prolong the child support obligation in some circumstances.
If you are facing a child support issue, contact us to schedule a consultation.
How Is Child Support Determined in Colorado?
The court typically determines the child support obligation using a statutory formula.
The formula includes:
Courts may deviate from the child support guidelines if the application of the guidelines would be inequitable, unjust, or inappropriate.
How Does the Court Determine the Duration of Child Support?
Generally, a child support order lasts until the child reaches age 19 unless the child gets married, enters active military duty before age 19, or otherwise emancipates. The court may continue support beyond age 19 if the child is still in high school or an equivalent program. Also, the court may extend support if the child has a mental or physical disability where they cannot independently care for themselves.
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Child Support Attorney
The attorneys at Philip Goldberg PC have extensive experience litigating child support issues. If you are facing a child support issue, contact us to schedule a consultation.