How is child support calculated in colorado?

Calculating Child Support Payments The Colorado Legislature adopted the Colorado Child Support Guidelines for use when a child's parents are divorced, separated or unmarried. The guidelines make sure that a fair share of each parent's income and resources are given to the child. read more

Calculate Child Support Payments in Colorado The calculator below will estimate your monthly child support payment based on Colorado's child support guidelines. To use the child support calculator, select or enter the appropriate information next to each statement. read more

In Colorado, child support is the financial contribution from the non-custodial parent to the custodial parent towards the expenses of raising the child. Generally child support expenses include the basic necessities such as food, clothing shelter and medical care. read more