Co-parenting after divorce can be challenging, and dealing with medical expenses adds another layer of complexity. If you live in Colorado, it’s important to understand how medical expenses will be handled. This blog post will explain the basics of reimbursing medical expenses for divorced couples in Colorado in a way that is easy to understand.
Just because you have a Court order for child support doesn’t mean that the money will automatically hit your bank account. If you have a child support order, but aren’t getting paid, here are some options.
Child support is a system designed to ensure that children receive the financial support they need from both parents, even if the parents are no longer living together. In Colorado, like in many other states, child support is an important issue that affects many...
During a divorce, one of the things you’ll have to include in your Parenting Plan is health insurance coverage for your children. Health insurance is included in the state’s requirement that each parent provide financially for their children.
Generally, the list of what counts as income for child support purposes is very broad, including (among other items) rental income, capital gains, unemployment benefits, monetary prizes (i.e., lottery winnings), interest, bonuses, dividends, and commissions. However,...
What Are Temporary Orders? For a spouse who is not the primary wage earner, filing for divorce or legal separation can be scary. You may be wondering how you are going to pay the bills, or how you will split parenting time. If you feel safe doing so, I also suggest...
In Colorado, child support must be paid until your youngest child reaches the age of 19. Because income can increase or decrease over time, you may need to change the amount of child support several times until your children become adults. This article outlines when...
Many people are unaware that options exist for the payment of child support and maintenance. This article discusses each method of payment, and the advantages and disadvantages of each. Direct Payment When most people think of paying child support, they assume that it...
Child support can be modified any time there is a change of circumstances that is “substantial and continuing.” Before January 1, 2017, Colorado law provided that the court could order, or the parties could agree, to exchange financial information yearly. Effective...
Calculating child support is one of the key discussions during any divorce or allocation of parental responsibilities. Colorado uses a formula based on the gross income of both parties, along with expenses for the child, including child care, medical expenses, and...