Colorado Child Support Denver
Colorado child support can be tricky. Parents sometimes have to deal with child support enforcement for out of state cases and local. However, the central concern for fathers in Colorado is whether a mother can prevent parenting time ( formerly child custody) if he does not pay child support. Generally, the answer is no. Child support and child custody are separate legal issues.
How Much Child Support Must You Pay?
Colorado child supportlaw is statutory. The general approach is that the gross income of both parents are tabulated and a formula is applied that depends upon how many children are involved. There are other variables such as daycare and the amount of overnights that can impact the amount of child support paid.
What About Previous Child Support Orders?
Generally, Colorado courts will consider previous child support orders when calculating current child support obligations. You should have an experienced Denver child support lawyer explain how this works.
What are the implications for failure to pay child support?
Colorado child support law is very strict. Failure to pay child support can impact such things as:
- Driving privileges
- Income tax returns
- Job applications
- Incarceration
What Are the Jurisdictional Requirements?
Colorado child support law requires to the court to have jurisdiction over the person obligated to pay child support. Having a competent child support lawyer can resolve complex issues later on. If you are dealing with a child support enforcement and wondering if Colorado has jurisdiction over you, contact a Denver child support attorney for immediate assistance.
Modification
Colorado child support laws allows for modification to an existing court order given certain legal requirements. The Watson team fills out the appropriate forms to modify child support and gives you guidance and education throughout the process. Contact one of our Denver child support attorneys to help you today.
Out of State Matters
If you are out of state and need legal representation for child support enforcement, you can call upon the Watson team at anytime to help you through the process. The child support guidelines are set and the law allows Colorado to enforce other state support orders if they are filed in a Colorado court.
Call Watson & Associates to help you today at 720-941-7200 or contact us online.
