Spousal Support And Child Support

Couples separate or divorce for all kinds of reasons. Depending on the circumstances, the divorce can be extremely emotional, and this can impair both parties’ abilities to negotiate a sound spousal support agreement. For instance, one party may make unrealistic...

When you get a child support order during a divorce, it is based in part on your income. The court will try to find a way for you to pay a reasonable amount of money to help your child have a normal standard of living and get everything that they would need, such as...

Parents may wonder what the child support they pay, or receive, is intended to be used for. Child support is intended to serve several purposes and to ensure the child is cared for. Children have the right to be financially supported by both of their parents. What are...

In Colorado family law, there is no such thing as “one size fits all.” The law tries to account for every possibility and make its determinations based on what is necessary, but there are unavoidable complexities. This is especially true with child support. The state...

Children need the support of both their parents, emotionally and financially. When a divorce is concluded, the court may order the non-custodial parent to make payments to ensure the child does not go without. Times change, and so do children When the court makes an...

When a marriage ends, one spouse may pay the other spousal support or maintenance. The couple can agree on a fair maintenance arrangement together or ask the court to decide. Review the factors that contribute to spousal support decisions before negotiating a divorce...

In the months and years following a divorce, it is not uncommon for individuals to experience significant life events. These changes might be personal, professional or financial in nature, and can have a direct impact on various elements of the final divorce order....

Do you and your spouse assume that your child will go to college one day? Then it's wise to plan for college costs during your divorce as you hammer out your child support agreement. College expenses are generally not part of court-ordered support because most people...