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Child Support

-How does the judge decide who pays child support (and how much)?

The judge will calculate the child support amount with a pre-determined formula (Colorado Child Support Guidelines). Unless someone presents evidence of special circumstances, that amount will stand.

Both mother and father are equally responsible for the support of the minor children, and that often implies some sort of financial help from one parent to another, after considering each parent’s income and the number of days (overnights specifically) that each parent spends with the child/children. In other words, if one parent cares for the children 80% of the time, but his/her spouse has a significantly higher income, then he/she will need to pay support to the parent with the lower income. Both parties will need to provide the Court and one another with pertinent financial documentation (pay stubs, income tax returns, etc.).
Our attorneys work can work with you directly to determine what child support can be expected using the Colorado Child Support Guidelines.


-What can I do to guarantee that my spouse will pay child support?

Your lawyer can help you take the appropriate legal action if your spouse is delinquent in child support payments. This legal action is called a Motion for Contempt.  During a Contempt Hearing, the Court has the power to order that child support funds be taken directly from the ex-spouse’s paycheck if he/she is employed.  It is important to note that this process does take time and if the Court does order a “Garnishment” or a “Wage Assignment” that it may still take a month or more for you to start receiving the funds.

Ultimately, if an ex-spouse continues to refuse to pay child support and it is not possible to garnish or assign their wages directly, the Court does have the power to put your ex-spouse in jail for non-payment of child support.

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