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How Is Child Support Calculated in Colorado? Colorado calculates child support with an income shares model. The state combines both parents’ adjusted gross incomes, matches the total to a support schedule, then divides the obligation based on each parent’s income share, parenting time, and certain child-related expenses. Child support in Colorado is calculated with an… Read More.
Colorado child support laws have shifted significantly in 2026 for high earners, raising the mandatory guideline cap from a combined monthly adjusted gross income of $30,000 to $40,000 — or $480,000 annually. While these updates aim to standardize support for affluent families, applying the income shares model to high-net-worth situations remains complex. For parents in… Read More.
With the passage of HB25-1159, Colorado is officially moving past the so-called “93 overnight cliff” for child support calculations. For a long time, parents found themselves fighting for a particular number of overnight visits simply because a single night could dramatically shift child support payments. This approach fueled disputes and confusion. Starting March 1, 2026,… Read More.
Divorced parents in Colorado often worry about how college tuition fits into their child support obligations. After years of contributing to regular child support, many parents wonder if the financial responsibility continues once their child graduates from high school and heads off to college. The question of whether parents have to pay child support and… Read More.
Sometimes, getting divorced can be the best choice for a couple. Unfortunately, when a divorced couple has children, they aren’t the only ones affected by that decision. Colorado laws make every effort to protect the children of divorced parents. The courts ensure that the parents create a child custody agreement and child support agreement that… Read More.
When going through a divorce, you may want to create space between yourself and your spouse. However, it’s important not to allow your children to suffer through that predicament, and the state of Colorado confirms that stance. The state believes that every child should maintain roughly the same standard of living they enjoyed before their… Read More.
Parents Are Financially Responsible for Supporting Their Children Sometimes Parents Don’t Live Up to Their Responsibilities Raising a child is one of life’s greatest joys — and also one of its biggest expenses. Costs of housing, food, and clothing are only the tip of the iceberg. Medical and dental expenses, education, and activities all add… Read More.
If you are awarded child support after a divorce or separation, you may wonder, “How long can you sue for back child support?” This is a good question. You may also wonder if you can consult a divorce lawyer and sue for child support years later. When your child’s non-custodial parent doesn’t pay the amount… Read More.
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Trista McElhaney Price is a founding partner at Price Family Law, LLC. She specializes in high-asset divorce cases and legal matters involving complex business and financial issues as well as complex custody matters involving domestic violence, substance abuse issues, and mental health issues. Read Full Bio.
How Is Child Support Calculated in Colorado? Colorado calculates child support with an income shares model. The state combines both parents’ adjusted g [...]
