Does child support end at 18 or graduation?
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Does child support end at 18 or graduation?
“Other cause” has generally come to mean that child support is payable up until a child has finished their first post-secondary degree or diploma. The Alberta Guidelines say that child support can continue for a child between the ages of 18 and 22 if that child is a full-time student.
Is child support mandatory in Colorado?
Colorado has child support statutes to ensure every child has an adequate standard for financial and emotional support from both parents, and the guidelines are intended to for the children to receive the same amount of financial support as they would if they still lived with both parents.
How is child support and alimony calculated in Colorado?
In the state of Colorado, a family law judge will determine if maintenance is appropriate and, if so, how much and for how long. The amount of maintenance is equal to 40% of the higher income earner’s monthly adjusted gross income, minus 50% of the lower income earner’s monthly adjusted gross income.
