Looking for a fast way to estimate child support payments in Colorado? Our Colorado Child Support Calculator is a simple and free tool to help you calculate monthly payments based on 2025 support guidelines. Whether you’re negotiating custody, revisiting payments, or just exploring, this tool gives you a helpful estimate.

Why Use a Colorado Child Support Calculator?

Colorado uses the Income Shares Model which considers the combined income of both parents and each parent’s share. Our calculator simplifies this process so you can get a quick and rough estimate without any hassle.

Benefits of this calculator:

  • Reflects 2025 Colorado guidelines

  • Works on mobile and desktop

  • No login or downloads needed

  • Adjusts for deductions, insurance, and other dependents

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How to Use the Calculator

  1. Enter the Net Monthly Income of the paying parent

  2. Select the Number of Children

  3. Enter any Monthly Insurance Costs for the child(ren)

  4. Add Other Monthly Deductions from the paying parent’s income

  5. Input any Existing Child Support Obligations

  6. Click Calculate Support to get your result instantly

Please note: This is a simplified tool and should not replace official court calculations.

Colorado Child Support Calculator

Parenting Time and Shared Custody in Colorado

Colorado adjusts support obligations based on parenting time, especially for shared custody (when the non-custodial parent has at least 93 overnights per year). More parenting time usually results in a reduced child support amount.

  • Split custody: Each parent has primary custody of at least one child. Calculations are done separately.

  • Shared custody: Both parents share parenting time; the support obligation is reduced based on the number of overnights.

  • Sole custody: One parent has the majority of time; the other pays standard support.

Key Factors That Impact Support in Colorado

✅ Gross Income

Includes wages, tips, bonuses, self-employment, unemployment, disability, rental income, etc.

✅ Mandatory Deductions

May include:

  • Pre-existing child/spousal support orders

  • Support for other children in the home

  • Medical and dental premiums for the child

✅ Daycare & Medical Expenses

Work-related childcare and health insurance for the child are divided based on income percentages.

✅ Extraordinary Expenses

Costs for tutoring, medical needs, or extracurriculars may justify deviations.

When Does Child Support End in Colorado?

Child support generally ends when the child turns:

  • 19 years old, or

  • Graduates high school (if before 19)

Support may continue beyond 19 for children with mental or physical disabilities.

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FAQs – Colorado Child Support

Q: How is child support calculated in Colorado?
A: Colorado uses the Income Shares Model, factoring in both parents’ income and adjusting for time spent with the child and additional costs.

Q: Will this calculator include parenting time (overnights)?
A: No, this version does not factor in shared parenting time. For more precise estimates, consult the official worksheets or an attorney.

Q: Can this be used in court?
A: No. It’s only for educational and planning purposes.

Disclaimer: This Colorado Child Support Calculator provides an estimate based on public 2025 guidelines. It is not legal advice. For official calculations or legal representation, consult a family law attorney or the Colorado Department of Human Services.