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    Nov 17, 2012, 03:23 PM
    What are the Child's Support laws in Colorado?
    I am currently paying child support, I am paying approximately 1/5 of my yearly salary to my child's guardian and now they are asking for a re-evaluation due to me getting a promotion. I'm curious, is there a cap on what they can take for child support? My situation is a little complicated and I need to know if I should seek legal help.
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    Nov 17, 2012, 03:42 PM
    Increases in child support payments
    I am currently paying child support for my son to his permanent guardian. I have now been requested to file new financial statements because I was promoted within my company. Currently I pay 18-20% of my yearly salary. I'm wondering if there are cap off points on the amount of support they can withdrawl? The order is from Colorado but I reside in Michigan. Are there interstate laws that I should look into? Do I need an attorney?

    I want to do everything I can for my son but I'm afraid that if they continue to increase my garishment that I may not be able to support my other child and my disabled husband.

    I have may more questions but I don't know how to pose them cohesively.
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    Nov 17, 2012, 04:58 PM
    They can take up to 50% of gross pay and if your in arrears then up to 65%.
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    Nov 28, 2012, 05:36 PM
    If that is true then how would I be able to support my other child and my disabled husband? How is that just and fair?
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    Nov 28, 2012, 07:00 PM
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    If that is true then how would I be able to support my other child and my disabled husband? How is that just and fair?
    What do you mean fair? Family Law isn't about fairness. If you created the child after the first one and you made a choice to have a disabled husband then its not for the courts to say anything about it. Your first child/children take precedent over the rest.
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    Nov 28, 2012, 07:19 PM
    The more you make, the more they get, that is the basic rule.

    It is normally set on a percent of your income, 18 to 20 is slightly low, in most areas for one child it is 20 to 25 percent of gross pay. Then often you have to also pay part of medical costs, day care and other costs.

    They do not care about any other bills.

    But yes anytime you get a raise, or promotion, they can come and ask for more money to match your raise.
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    Nov 29, 2012, 05:57 AM
    This site has tools to help you calculate your support obligation.

    https://childsupport.state.co.us/sit...lcPayments.jsp
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