How support is calculated, modified, and enforced — from guidelines to college expenses.
Back child support in Colorado accrues 10% annual interest and never expires. Learn arrears interest, enforcement, the 20-year judgment rule, and 2026 law changes.
Colorado requires health insurance in child support orders when cost is under 5% of gross income. Filing fee: $230. 91-day residency required. March 2026 law changes.
Colorado child support ends at 19, but parents can agree to college costs. Learn the $230 filing fee, 21-age limit, and how to secure post-secondary support.
Colorado enforces unpaid child support through wage garnishment (up to 65%), license suspension, passport denial at $2,500 arrears, and jail up to 180 days.
Colorado child support modification requires a 10% change threshold. Filing fee is $105. New March 2026 guidelines eliminated overnight cliff. Learn the full process.
Colorado parents owing $2,500+ in child support face passport denial or revocation under 42 U.S.C. § 652(k). Learn removal procedures and reinstatement options.
Colorado alimony uses a 40% formula while child support follows mandatory guidelines. Learn key differences in calculation, duration, and tax treatment.
Colorado extracurricular activities in child support are split proportionally by income under C.R.S. § 14-10-115. Learn allocation rules, sports fees, and 2026 updates.
Learn how to pay child support in Colorado through the Family Support Registry. 7 payment methods, wage withholding setup, and 2.95% credit card fees explained.
Colorado child support uses income shares model under C.R.S. § 14-10-115. Combined income cap: $40,000/month. Self-support reserve: $1,831.83. Every overnight counts.
Child support is not taxable income in Colorado. Learn IRS rules, Form 8332 dependency claims, Child Tax Credit allocation, and 2026 HB 25-1159 changes.
Colorado child support ends at age 19 automatically under C.R.S. § 14-10-115. Learn about exceptions for high school, disability, emancipation, and the 2026 HB 25-1159 changes.
Calculate Colorado child support using the 2026 income shares model. HB 25-1159 changes include $40,000 income cap, overnight credit from day one, and new SSR of $1,831.83.