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Colorado Child Support Calculator
Estimate based on Colorado child support worksheet concepts (overnights + Worksheet A/B structure). For informational purposes only.
Disclaimer: This calculator is for educational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. Colorado child support is calculated using official worksheets and a statutory schedule. Results may differ based on court findings and case-specific adjustments.
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Frequently Asked Questions Regarding
Child Support in Colorado
Discover what you need to know about Child Support Laws in Colorado.
Colorado calculates child support under § 14-10-115 of the Colorado Revised Statutes, using an income-shares model.
Both parents’ gross incomes
Parenting Time
Each parent’s proportional share of the combined income
Use the Deliberately.ai California child support calculator above for an estimate, but only a court order is legally binding.
Child support in Colorado is influenced by each parent’s income, the number of overnights each parent has with the child, and guideline adjustments. The court may also consider health insurance premiums, work-related childcare costs, extraordinary medical expenses, and potential guideline deviations.
Disputes over income or parenting time can make calculations more complex.
There is no single dollar amount that applies to everyone. The amount depends on income, parenting time, and allowable adjustments under Colorado’s child support guidelines.
To get a reliable estimate before filing or negotiating, use the Deliberately.ai child support calculator above, keeping in mind that the court has final authority.
In most cases, child support ends when the child turns 19. Support may end earlier if the child becomes emancipated, marries, or enters active military service.
Orders involving disabilities or other special circumstances may follow different rules.
Not always. Child support does not necessarily stop automatically when the child reaches the termination age. Parents may need to take formal legal steps to terminate or adjust an existing order. Failure to do so can result in continued withholding or arrears.
Yes. Colorado allows child support to be modified when there is a substantial and continuing change in circumstances, such as a significant change in income or parenting time. Modifications generally apply prospectively, not retroactively.
Uncontested modifications may be resolved within a few weeks to a few months. Contested cases—especially those involving self-employment income, disputed expenses, or parenting-time disagreements—can take significantly longer, depending on court schedules.
It can, but only if the court includes those costs in the guideline calculation. Simply paying health insurance or medical bills does not automatically reduce child support. Proper documentation and court approval are required.
Colorado generally starts with gross income, which may include wages, bonuses, commissions, overtime, self-employment income, and certain benefits. If income is irregular or a parent is voluntarily underemployed, the court may impute income, which can materially affect support amounts.
Unpaid child support can result in enforcement actions such as wage withholding, tax refund interception, license suspension, liens, and other collection measures. Enforcement can escalate quickly once arrears accumulate.
Back child support does not disappear and generally remains enforceable until paid in full. Arrears may continue to be collected even after the child reaches adulthood, and interest may apply.
In certain cases, willful failure to pay child support may lead to criminal charges. This depends on factors such as the amount owed, the length of nonpayment, and intent. Because criminal exposure is serious and fact-specific, legal advice is strongly recommended.
Wage withholding is common in Colorado child support cases. Other enforcement tools may also be available depending on the circumstances. Whether bank accounts or retirement funds can be accessed is highly fact-specific.
It can. Parenting time, measured by the number of overnights, is a key factor in Colorado’s guideline formula. Increased parenting time may reduce child support, but income differences between parents remain significant.
Child support generally ends at age 19. Support may continue for a child with a qualifying disability. Court-ordered college support is not automatic and depends on specific legal circumstances.
Parents cannot privately waive child support in a way that overrides a court order. Child support is considered the right of the child, and any modification must comply with Colorado law and be approved by the court.
A lawyer is not required for basic cases, but legal guidance is strongly recommended for disputes involving income, custody, arrears, or deviations from guideline support.
For an initial estimate, you can use the Deliberately.ai child support calculator above.
Common documents include proof of inco me, tax returns, existing court orders, and records for health insurance and childcare. Missing documents often cause delays.
Child support cases may be filed through Colorado family courts or through county child support services, depending on the situation. When income, parenting time, or parentage is contested, consulting an experienced Colorado family lawyer before filing can help avoid costly mistakes.
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