Child support is intended to provide for children’s basic needs and to allow children to maintain the same standard of living they were provided with prior to their parent’s separating. Child support payments are one of the most essential elements of a child custody case. Without this financial assistance, it can be extremely challenging to raise a child as a single parent. When you’re obligated to pay child support, there are several different ways to facilitate this important process.
The Colorado Family Support Registry processes all child support and maintenance payments. Family Support Registry accounts are automatically set up. You’ll receive a letter containing a unique FSR account number that will be used to process your payments. Family Support Registry keeps an accurate legal record of all Colorado child support payments and provides customer service if you have any questions or problems paying.
Colorado Family Support Registry offers several easy ways for paying parents to comply with court-ordered child support payments. An obligor is a legal term for the parent ordered to pay child support. By law, obligors must make child support payments on time and in full. FSR accepts the following forms of payment:
You can learn more about these payment options on the FSR website.
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In Colorado, the amount of child support owed is determined by utilizing the child support guidelines set forth by Colorado’s child support statutes COL. REV. STAT. §14-10-115. According to these statutes, the amount of child support is calculated as a percentage (roughly 20% for one child and an additional 10% for each additional child) of the parents’ combined gross income, which is then split between both parents if financially feasible depending on the financial resources and needs of the child’s parents.
The below child support calculator can provide you with a good idea of what your support payments might look like. These are only an estimate and are intended to be used as a starting point for considering what child support payments in your unique case might look like. To receive a more accurate idea of these payments, schedule a free consultation with one of our experienced Colorado child custody attorneys to discuss the details of your case.
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