Guideline Calculation

2019 UPDATE TO GUIDELINE CALCULATION
As of January 1, 2019, the basic guideline calculation still applies in Colorado. However, given the change in the U.S. tax code (payments are no longer tax deductible by the payor and are no longer taxable to the recipient), the Colorado Legislature enacted an adjustment calculation which reduces the guideline calculation amount by 20% for those couples with a combined annual income of under $100,000 and a 25% reduction for those couples whose combined annual income exceeds $100,000.

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• Additional Factors and Limitations
• Determining Spousal Maintenance
• Duration of Spousal Maintenance
• Qualifying for Spousal Maintenance
• Reasonable Needs and Appropriate Employment
• Preliminary Issues
• Secondary Issues
• Guideline Calculation
• Short Term Marriages
• Additional Legal Considerations
• Definition of Spousal Maintenance
• Final Issues
• Calculation Not Binding
• Other Factors
• Marital Property
• General Issues