As outlined by DivorceNet in their article “Who Pays Child Support in Colorado?”, child support obligations are typically determined based on each parent’s income and the amount of time each parent spends with the child. In most cases, the parent with less parenting time, often referred to as the noncustodial parent, is responsible for making payments to support the child’s financial needs.
However, Colorado uses an income shares model, meaning both parents are considered financially responsible for their child. Even in shared custody arrangements, one parent may still be required to pay support depending on income differences and other financial factors.
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