Adam Mayo,
Attorney at Law

Steamboat Springs,
Colorado
970-879-6060

Family Law - Divorce - Custody

Colorado Family Law

Colorado has many laws that govern our relationships with each other. Whether you are interested in a pre-nuptial agreement to protect your wealth, or a paternity test to determine parentage, there is probably a law that affects your family. Fortunately, Colorado State Courts maintains a website ( State Court aids ) that contains numerous "how-to" guides. While these are not intended as a substitute for legal advice, they offer a good beginning to understanding the processes.

Child Custody Law in Colorado

When parents separate, they often dispute the amount of time they should be allowed to spend with their children. Either parent can apply to the Court for an order regarding parenting time. The Court is bound to issue orders that it finds to be in the "best interests" of the child. This is sometimes very different from what the parents think is in their children's best interests. Whenever a dispute arises, it is often better to reach an agreement instead of leaving your family's future in the hands of the Court.

If you have a child custody dispute with your children's other parent, you would be wise to review the applicable laws and consult with an experienced attorney concerning your best course of action.

Child Support Law in Colorado

Child Support is often a highly contentious issue. Calculating child support is simple thanks to the equation that the law provides. The calculation involves first determining the number overnights per year each party spends with their children. Next, each party's respective income is computed. Once the overnights and incomes are determined, the equation produces a dollar amount that one parent owes to the other parent. The Colorado State Courts have automated child support worksheets available on-line at: child support worksheets.

The real issue in determining child support is the appropriate incomes to use for each parent. Overtime income is usually not used. Depending on circumstances, parents often dispute each other's income. If one parent is "underemployed", the other parent typically argues that an income should be imputed for purposes of calculating child support.

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