Colorado Springs Child Support Attorney

Modifications and Collections in El Paso County, Colorado

The issue of child support naturally leads to many disputes. If new circumstances merit an increase or reduction in the amount, or the other parent is delinquent on support obligations, the Law Office of Gary E. Lawyer can provide the experienced advocacy you need.

I represent men and women in the Colorado Springs area and throughout El Paso County, including military personnel from Peterson Air Force Base, Fort Carson and other installations. For prompt legal action and confident representation in court, arrange a consultation at (719) 635-7272.

Determination of Child Support

Child support is established at the time of the divorce or parental responsibility (custody) decree. The amount of support that the non-primary parent is ordered to pay rarely deviates from state guidelines. However, a knowledgeable child support attorney can ensure the court has accurate information regarding gross income. If your ex-spouse is self-employed, for example, I research pay stubs, gifts and inheritance, military benefits, or job-related perks that count as income.

Child Support Modification

If either parent has a "substantial and continuing" change in circumstances, they can petition to modify the amount of child support. This includes increased day care expenses, job loss, a promotion, sale of a business, or any factor that would increase child support by 10 percent or more. I represent primary and non-custodial parents in seeking or challenging a modification.

Child Support Collection

If the father or mother of your children is not paying court-ordered child support, you have several legal recourses. I can help initiate contempt of court charges, in the hopes that the threat of jail time will compel the delinquent parent to pay up. Recent law changes in Colorado also make it easier to establish liens on a bank account, home, or other assets of the delinquent parent. If the non-paying parent lives out of state and is employed, I have extensive experience in income assignments - most employers will honor a Colorado request to deduct child support from their paycheck.

In child support collections, I typically take cases on a contingency fee - instead of paying attorney fees up front, I take a percentage of any back child support I collect on your behalf.

Extensive Child Support Experience

Before I entered private practice, I served for five years as a referee (magistrate) in family law matters, from divorce and custody to child support and paternity. I also worked for seven years as a Deputy District Attorney, including two years as Chief Deputy in the Child Support Enforcement division. I know all the methods used by non-primary parents to avoid their obligations, and I can employ all the legal means available to collect the child support your household needs.

For advice or representation in your child support modification or enforcement, contact the Law Office of Gary E. Lawyer. We offer a reduced-rate initial consultation at (719) 635-7272 and flexible appointments to meet your needs.

Law Office of Gary E. Lawyer
104 S. Cascade Avenue, Suite 211
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903
Phone: (719) 635-7272
Fax: (719) 633-4271

The Law Office of Gary E. Lawyer is a Colorado Springs, Colorado, family law practice serving the communities of El Paso County, including Black Forest, Calhan, Cheyenne, Falcon, Ellicott, Fountain, Manitou Springs, Peyton, Security, and Yoder. The firm also serves military personnel of Peterson Air Force Base, Fort Carson, Cheyenne Mountain Air Station, Schriever Air Force Base, and the US Air Force Academy.