How is Child Support Determined in Colorado?
When deciding how much the primary residential parent will receive in child support, courts will look to the Colorado Child Support Guidelines, which are intended to provide an objective basis for determining the expenses associated with children across a variety of incomes. The guidelines provide a chart that looks at both parents’ gross income, the number of children to support, and the number of overnights for each parent and certain qualified expenses. With this, the court can provide a basic child support payment.
As we all know, finances can change over time and the initial child support order may no longer be appropriate. For instance:
- The parent paying support may have had a financial windfall that warrants a higher amount of support
- The parent paying support may have lost a job or suffered an illness that makes it impossible for them to pay the ordered amount
- The parent receiving support may have had a windfall that warrants an adjustment in the percentage of support they require
- The needs of the child may have changed
- The parenting time schedule may have changed
- An older child may have emancipated, resulting in fewer children being included in the support calculation
In any of these situations, our attorneys can help you request a modification of the child support order.
Expert Legal Guidance for Child Support Matters
When it comes to child support, it's important to have knowledgeable and experienced attorneys on your side to ensure the best outcome for you and your family. The Gasper Law Group's team of child support attorneys in Colorado Springs is dedicated to providing expert legal guidance and representation for all child support matters.
Our attorneys can assist with:
- Establishing child support orders
- Modifying existing child support orders
- Enforcing child support orders
- Calculating child support payments
- Resolving disputes related to child support
With our personalized approach and commitment to advocating for your rights, you can trust The Gasper Law Group to provide the legal support you need for child support matters.
Colorado Springs Child Support Attorneys
Experienced Child Support Lawyers Serving Families in El Paso County, CO
Every parent has specific rights and responsibilities under Colorado law and one important responsibility is to provide financial support for your child’s basic needs. If two parents were never or are no longer married, courts realize that it is not always fair to expect each parent to provide equal financial support. One parent may earn more money, have greater expenses, or have other challenges that prevent them from providing as much as the other parent. For this reason, the court may order one parent to pay a certain amount of child support to the other until the child turns 19 years old. Let our experienced child support lawyers at The Gasper Law Group help.
Child support is available to primarily residential parents who are separated, divorced, or unmarried. Child support determinations are an integral part of any divorce case that involves children, and when you file a divorce petition, you can bring the issue before the court.
If two parents were never married, child support is often determined as part of either a paternity or allocation of parental responsibilities action brought about by a biological mother seeking support or by a biological father seeking legal paternal rights.
In either case, it is critical for any parent involved in a child support case to seek representation from a highly experienced Colorado Springs child support attorney. The Gasper Law Group’s family law attorneys regularly handle child support matters and understand the complex laws that can be involved.
Protecting Your Child's Best Interests
When it comes to child support matters, The Gasper Law Group understands the importance of putting your child's best interests first. Our experienced child support attorneys in Colorado Springs are dedicated to helping families in El Paso County navigate the legal complexities of child support agreements.
Our team will work tirelessly to ensure that your child receives the financial support they deserve, taking into account factors such as:
- Parental income and expenses
- Childcare costs
- Medical expenses
- Educational needs
- Special circumstances or considerations
Whether you are seeking to establish, modify, or enforce a child support order, our compassionate lawyers are here to provide guidance and advocacy every step of the way. Contact The Gasper Law Group today to schedule a consultation and protect your child's future.
To speak with an experienced Colorado Springs cild support attorney, give us a call at (719) 212-2448 or contact us online today.
Colorado Child Support Modifications
There may come a time following your divorce or legal separation when you need to modify child support. Perhaps you or your ex-spouse had a change in finances, such as a large promotion at work, or even a reduction in pay as careers change. An older child may have emancipated and child support may be recalculated without that child or either parent may have additional children who may alter the calculation. There are many cases where the financial obligations to the children need to change. It is important to be aware of the information you need to provide to modify child support and how an attorney can help the process along.
At The Gasper Law Group, our family law attorneys understand the confusion that might arise from the need to modify child support. We have helped many clients over the years handle this and other family law matters in Colorado courts.
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Get Help From A Child Support Lawyer
If you are seeking child support or would like to ensure that the amount of child support you are required to pay is accurate under the statute, you should call an attorney as soon as you can. At Gasper Law Group, our family law attorneys in Colorado Springs are committed to protecting the rights of people involved in child support disputes and we work hard to bring every case to a successful resolution.
To schedule a free consultation with a Colorado Springs child support attorney, contact us online or call our office today at (719) 212-2448.
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