Q: If we already have an agreed upon amount for child support do we need to fill out the child support work sheets?
We have been separated (not legally) for 10yrs, and are now getting a divorce.
A: Yes, the worksheet is required. Since the worksheets follow the mathematical formula of the applicable support statute, the support award granted under the worksheet is very important. The statutory (worksheet) amount is presumptively a fair award under Colorado law, so if your agreed upon amount is less or greater than the award additional evidence is required to demonstrate why the deviation is still fair. While many judges will allow an agreed amount in excess of the statutory minimum, few--if any--judges award support less than the statutory minimum (esp. for child support).
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