Do you have to sue him for child support?

You do not have to sue him for child support. You already have a child support order from a court. Every payment he fails to make when it is due is, under Colorado law, a judgment against him. What you need is to enforce that support order.

What to do if you are having trouble paying child support?

If you are having difficulty meeting your child support obligations, you might consider creating a more realistic budget, reducing your expenses, finding less expensive housing, getting a cheaper car or negotiating with creditors to lower your monthly debt obligation payments.

What happens to your child support if you quit your job?

While it depends on the judge and the circumstances, a child support payment is usually not reduced if a father quits a full-time job and returns to school. If a father becomes unemployed and then takes a lower-paying job, a reconsideration of the amount of child support due might be appropriate.

Do you have to support your child if you are a parent?

The obligation to support a child is not conditioned by marriage. If you are a parent, you have a responsibility to financially support your offspring.

You do not have to sue him for child support. You already have a child support order from a court. Every payment he fails to make when it is due is, under Colorado law, a judgment against him. What you need is to enforce that support order.

How to contact the Bureau of child support?

1 Contact your local county Domestic Relations Section. 2 Call the Bureau of Child Support Enforcement Helpline at 1-800-932-0211 with general child support questions. 3 Click here for frequently asked questions about child support services.

Can a noncustodial parent refuse to pay child support?

While you may have a court order that demands that the noncustodial parent pay child support, there are many instances where the noncustodial parent refuses to pay it for one reason or another. This may arise because the parent has lost a job, their economic status has changed, or they simply refused to pay child support.

Where can I get help with child support?

Contact your local county Domestic Relations Section. Call the Bureau of Child Support Enforcement Helpline at 1-800-932-0211 with general child support questions. Case specific questions about the management of your case should be directed to your local county Domestic Relations Section.