Denver, CO family law attorney Chelsea Augelli discusses when child support obligations can be modified under Colorado law. She explains that under Colorado law, child support can be modified if there is a substantial and continuing change that results in at least a 10% increase or decrease in the amount being paid.

Examples include situations where a parent loses a job and their income decreases, or when the other parent receives a raise or significant bonus, leading to a substantial increase in income. Modifications can also occur if there is a change in the number of overnights a parent exercises.

Other circumstances that may justify a modification include changes in health insurance coverage, work-related childcare costs, extraordinary expenses that were not previously accounted for, or new expenses related to the child’s needs.