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Support Worksheet (child support & maintenance)

Colorado · Colorado Judicial Branch · Effective October 1, 2026

This form is a worksheet used to calculate recommended payments for child support and spousal support. It asks for detailed financial information about the parents and the children to help determine support amounts.

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used in family law cases to calculate recommended child and spousal support payments. It requires filling out income details, expenses, and parenting time information.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who should fill out this form?
The form has sections for both the Petitioner and the Co-Petitioner or Respondent, suggesting either party may complete it.
Does this form tell me what the final support amount will be?
No, it is a worksheet to calculate a *recommended* payment. It also directs users to use free online software for calculation.
Are there different types of support calculated here?
Yes, it calculates both child support and spousal support (also called alimony or maintenance).

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026. The current version took effect October 1, 2026.

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