I Have a Child Support Order

Enforcing or changing a support order makes sure the child gets the support they need in a fair and up-to-date way.

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Enforcing Support Orders

Child Support Services helps make sure current child support orders are paid. Their goal is to ensure monthly payments are made by working with everyone involved. 

If needed, Child Support Services can take steps to enforce payments. These steps may include:

• Suspending licenses (professional, recreational, or driver’s licenses)
• Taking money from worker’s compensation, unemployment benefits, or bank accounts
• Denying passports
• Intercepting tax refunds, lottery winnings, or gambling payouts
• Reporting unpaid support to credit bureaus
• Placing liens on property or filing judgments
• Taking legal action for contempt of court

See Colorado Child Support Services Enforcing Orders for more information.

Changing A Support Order

To request a review of your case, fill out the Review and Adjustment Request Form(PDF, 810KB).

The review and adjustment process looks at the current income of both parents. The Colorado Child Support Calculator is used to figure out the new support amount. The amount could go up, down, or stay the same, depending on each parent's situation. Child Support Services can only do the review if you already have a case with them.

Submit your request:

• In-person at any Weld County Human Services office,
• Email childsupport@weld.gov, OR
• Mail to: Child Support, P.O. Box A, Greeley, CO 80631.

Either parent can ask to review their Child Support Order, but the request must be in writing and include a reason for the change. You must also send a signed income and expense form and any supporting documents before we can start.

Reasons to Change:

• Change in Income: If a parent’s income has gone up or down a lot, the support amount may need to change.
• Change in Child Costs: If new expenses like daycare, healthcare, or school costs arise, more support may be needed.
• Parenting Time Changes: If the number of nights the child spends with each parent changes, the support amount might need to be updated.
• Emancipation of a Child: If one child becomes independent, the support may need to be adjusted for the remaining children.
• Legal Compliance: To update the order so it matches current laws, like adding or changing health insurance.

The order can only change if:

• The new amount is at least 10% higher or lower, or
• Medical insurance is added or changed.