How Is Child Support Calculated In Colorado?

How Is Child Support Calculated In Colorado?

Colorado considers a parent’s duty to support their children as a legal obligation. This obligation applies after parents divorce or between non-married parents who share a child, once paternity has been legally established for the child. In Colorado, both parents must contribute equally to their child’s financial support either through custody time, financial contributions, or both. Unlike spousal support (alimony), where the judge has discretion as to whether or not the court awards spousal support after a divorce, child support…

Nominated Best Family Law Firm Finalist By ColoradoBiz’s 2025 “Best of Colorado” List

Ciancio Ciancio Brown is thrilled to be recognized as a finalist for Best Family Law Firm in ColoradoBiz Magazine’s 2025 “Best of Colorado” issue. The Annual “Best of Colorado” guide is an established guide, providing Coloradans with information to support top businesses in the state, and we are proud to be recognized as one of them! Now in its 10th year, the “Best of Colorado” list is based on reader votes, with over 25,000 votes made by readers in 100…

Questions to Ask Your Family Lawyer In Your Initial Consultation

Arriving at the decision to divorce typically involves a challenging emotional journey. The legal process of divorce in Colorado is also emotionally and legally challenging. The first step toward protecting your best interests during your divorce and achieving an outcome for your future that best aligns with your goals is to hire the right Colorado divorce attorney. A skilled family law attorney in Denver, CO protects your best interests as they guide you through the divorce process.  Before choosing an…

What to Expect When Divorcing Your Disabled Spouse

Divorce is emotionally difficult under most circumstances, but when one spouse has a significant disability, it becomes more legally complex as well as emotionally fraught. A disabled spouse may be more dependent on the other spouse’s income, assistance, and medical insurance than a non-disabled spouse would be, and this dependence impacts nearly all aspects of divorce. It’s important to know what to expect during a divorce in Denver, Colorado from a spouse with a disability. Call us for a free…

Founding Shareholder, Cynthia Ciancio, Featured in New Law Week Colorado Article

Here at Ciancio Ciancio Brown P.C., we’re happy to share that Cynthia L. Ciancio, founding shareholder of Ciancio Ciancio Brown, P.C., was recently featured in Law Week Colorado where she shared insights on Colorado’s Licensed Legal Paraprofessionals (LLPs) program and the evolving role of social media evidence in family law cases. With over 25 years of experience in family law, Ciancio leads the firm’s family law group, handling complex divorce, alimony, and custody matters all across Colorado. She has been…