Modifying Child Support Payments by Gregg A. Greenstein, Esq. A parent's child support payments can be modified when changes occur in the parent's or the child's life. Understanding when child support can change may save a parent time and money when trying to determine whether to go back to court and get support changed. When one of these factors changes and application of the Colorado Child Support Guidelines shows that the change in support will be at least ten percent more than the previous child support amount, a change may be made.
Physical custody is an important factor to consider.
If a child spends 93 or more overnights per year with a parent, the paying parent's child support obligation will go down significantly. Remarriage is generally not a change in circumstances which will result in a change in support. A new spouse's income is not considered when determining child support. Furthermore, the new spouse's financial contribution to the new household is generally not a factor to be considered when determining child support. Any changes should be put in writing and submitted to the Court for approval.