Colorado Child Support
Divorce Doctors can help with your child support issues.
This basic child support law approach looks at the income of the parents, health insurance cost, uncovered medical costs, child care costs and any other additional expenses. These figures are entered into a complex formula that serves as a guideline in determining child support payments. The result is that figures entered anywhere across the state will result in a common amount of child support.
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It is possible to consult with and even retain a Colorado family law attorney who can explain child support to you and even go so far as to file a lawsuit to pursue your child support claim. However, this can cause problems and foregoes other approaches that can be quicker, cost less, and be better in the long run.
Under Colorado law, the purpose of child support is to ensure that children are properly cared for and that there are resources available for this purpose. While some parents paying child support may complain that the money is wasted, this is a common complaint and unless there is some gross mismanagement or waste of funds, there will rarely be a requirement of accounting from the parent receiving child support. Colorado child support laws do not require this.
What could happen if a child support obligation is not paid?
There is also the problem of some parents not paying child support. This can cause a host of problems. The parent that is not paying the support can be forced to appear in court and can even be jailed or ordered to pay fines. The child also suffers as they receive no support. Under Colorado child support law, negligence of payment is viewed as a serious offense and penalties can be harsh.
Colorado child support laws do not allow parties to waive child support. They do, however, allow the matter to be addressed outside of the courts in divorce mediation. By addressing child support out of court, the chances of payment and receipt are increased and the end result is that the child is in a better position.
If you want a cost effective and a peaceful alternative to litigation, contact Divorce Doctors toll free at 877-442-4733 and speak with one of our mediation professionals.
Parties to a divorce need to understand the issue of child support and realize that Colorado child support law cannot be bent or waived. If there is a child, then support will be paid. However, this, like any other area, such as child custody, can be addressed in divorce mediation.
Prior to commencing divorce litigation or retaining a Colorado family law attorney, consider submitting your case to mediation.
Divorce Doctors is a cost effective, peaceful and effective way to handle all aspects of divorce including child support.
The mediators who will conduct your divorce mediation are specially-trained. Many are divorce lawyers themselves who understand the issues you will need to resolve.
For assistance with your divorce or child support laws contact Divorce Doctors today at 877-442-4733, we are here to help you.
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