Colorado Child Support Modification Guides
Can Child Support Be Retroactively Modified in Colorado?
The Direct Answer: Modifications Are Not Retroactive In Colorado, child support modifications generally take effect from the date the motion is filed with the court…
Read the guideColorado Child Support Worksheet A vs. Worksheet B: Which One Applies?
The Short Answer — It Depends on When Your Order Was Entered Colorado eliminated the two-worksheet system on March 1, 2026, when HB 25-1159 took…
Read the guideColorado’s New Child Support Law (HB 25-1159): What Changed in 2026
In This Article Last Updated: June 2026 On May 31, 2025, Governor Polis signed House Bill 25-1159 into law. The calculation changes took effect March…
Read the guideChild Support Modification When You Lose Your Job in Colorado
Lost your job in Colorado? Your child support obligation doesn't stop. Learn what counts as income, imputed income risks, and how to file for modification.
Read the guideDoes a Raise or Promotion Affect Your Child Support in Colorado?
How a raise, promotion, or new income affects child support in Colorado. Learn about the 10% threshold, what counts as income, and what both parents need to know.
Read the guideStipulation vs. Motion: Two Paths to Modify Child Support in Colorado
Colorado has two ways to modify child support — stipulation (JDF 1404) if both parents agree, or motion (JDF 1403) if they don't. Same $105 fee, different timelines.
Read the guideWhat Happens at a Child Support Modification Hearing in Colorado
What happens at a child support modification hearing in Colorado? Courtroom logistics, what documents to bring, what the judge considers, and how long it takes.
Read the guideWhat If Your Ex Won’t Provide Financial Disclosure in Colorado?
When your ex won't complete financial disclosure in a Colorado child support case, here's the process — from the 42-day deadline to filing JDF 1105.
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