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 a substantial and continuing change can be demonstrated, resulting in a 10% increase or decrease in the amount of support being paid. Such changes could include a parent losing their job and experiencing a decrease in income, or if the other party receives a raise or significant bonus, leading to a substantial increase in their earnings. Additionally, modifications can be made if there are changes in the number of overnights exercised by the parents.

There are other factors that can also trigger a modification in child support. These include changes in health insurance coverage, work-related child care expenses, extraordinary expenses that were not previously accounted for, or if an unforeseen circumstance arises that requires additional expenses for the child.