Life's circumstances often change after the Court has entered orders for child support or spousal maintenance. Whether you are paying or receiving support or maintenance, our experienced attorneys will help you determine if the circumstances meet the legal requirement and represent your modification in court.
When Can Orders Be Modified?
In Colorado, court orders for child support, spousal maintenance, and parenting time can be modified when there has been a substantial and continuing change in circumstances. This may include significant changes in income, job loss, relocation, changes in the child's needs, or other material changes since the original order was entered.
It's important to understand that you cannot simply stop complying with existing court orders because your circumstances have changed. Until the court formally modifies an order, the original order remains in effect and must be followed.
Common Reasons for Modification
- Significant increase or decrease in income
- Job loss or involuntary reduction in hours
- Changes in the child's needs or circumstances
- Relocation of a parent
- Changes in parenting time
- Remarriage or cohabitation
- Health changes affecting ability to pay
Our attorneys will carefully evaluate your situation, advise you on whether modification is likely to be granted, and guide you through the legal process to achieve a fair outcome.