Coloradovs
Texas
Compare child support guidelines, calculation methods, and requirements between these two states.
Key Differences
Calculation Model
Different Models
CO Model
Income Shares
TX Model
Percentage of Income
Colorado
CO
Calculation Model
Income SharesHow It Works
Income Shares Model with overnight credit
Income Cap
$30,000/month combined
Deviation Factors
- Parenting time over 92 overnights
- Extraordinary expenses
- Standard of living adjustment
Important Notes
Parenting time over 92 overnights triggers shared custody calculation
Last updated: January 15, 2024
Texas
TX
Calculation Model
Percentage of IncomeHow It Works
Percentage of Net Resources Model
Income Cap
$9,200/month combined
Deviation Factors
- Net resource caps
- Multiple children from different relationships
- Healthcare costs
Important Notes
Uses NET resources (after taxes/deductions): 20% (1 child) to 40% (5+ children)
Last updated: January 15, 2024
Different Calculation Methods
Colorado uses the Income Shares model, while Texas uses Percentage of Income. This means support calculations can vary significantly even with identical incomes and custody arrangements. The Percentage of Income model only considers the non-custodial parent's income, while Income Shares considers both parents' incomes.
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