Child Support in Colorado
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The Basics of Child Support in Colorado
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Child support determinations are based upon the total gross monthly income of each parent and each parent's number of overnights with the child.
Temporary support orders can be entered while a case is pending.
In Colorado, child support continues until the child turns 19 years old (or the child becomes an emancipated minor).
Calculating Child Support in Colorado
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The state supplies free software to calculate your child support obligation.
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The actual calculation is an equation factoring in gross monthly income, number of overnights with each parent, daycare, health insurance, and multipliers varying on gross income and number of children.
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A parent's gross income number can be reduced by existing maintenance or child support payments to another parent.
