Child support determinations in Colorado
Child support determinations in Colorado, whether part of a divorce or a separate child custody case, are established through a formula outlined in state guidelines. This formula considers each parent’s income and other factors, such as:
- • Health care expenses
- • Day care expenses
- • Number of overnights the child stays with each parent
How Do You Properly Determine Income?
For many, determining income for child support purposes is straightforward, often based on W-2 forms. However, several factors can complicate this process, including:
- • Large amounts of overtime
- • Independent contractor status
- • Reimbursed expenses
- • Small business ownership
- • Lack of understanding of exactly how to report your income
Each case deserves careful scrutiny from an experienced attorney to ensure an accurate assessment of income. Do not assume income is easily ascertainable. At Tanis McGonegal Family Law, P.C., we conduct thorough analyses to determine if your child’s other parent is fully reporting their income, and ensure your income reporting is beyond reproach ensuring you never lose credibility with the Court due to oversight or misreporting your income.
More Than Three Decades of Combined Experience
At Tanis McGonegal Family Law, P.C., we understand the critical importance of determining appropriate child support. With over 37 years of combined experience, our attorneys have the expertise necessary to advocate for child support that are accurate and appropriate. We will help you secure fair child support amounts and assist with modifications or enforcement if circumstances change.
Convenient Offices in:
Broomfield (Interlocken), CO 80021
11001 West 120th Avenue Suite 400
Boulder, CO 80301
4845 Pearl East Circle Suite 101
Louisville, CO 80027
357 S. McCaslin Blvd., Suite 200
Longmont, CO 80501
1079 S. Hover Street, Suite 200
Lakewood, CO 80226
355 S. Teller Street #200
Cherry Creek Denver, CO 80246
501 S. Cherry Street 11th Floor
Northglenn, CO 80233
11990 Grant St., Suite 550
Downtown Denver, CO 80203
1580 N. Logan Street, 6th Floor Suite #600
DTC Greenwood Village, CO 80111
7350 E. Progress Place Suite 100
Fort Collins, CO 80528
2580 East Harmony Road Suite 201
Golden, CO 80401
14143 Denver West Parkway Suite 100
Southlands Aurora, CO 80016
6105 S. Main Street Suite 200
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