INSTRUCTIONS: COLORADO WORKSHEET B – CHILD SUPPORT OBLIGATION: SHARED PHYSICAL CARE (Form JDF-1821M)
In Colorado child support and custody cases, you may be required to complete a worksheet determining how much child support you are obligated to pay. This Form JDF-1821 M is available on the website of the Colorado Judicial Branch and is for completion in cases involving joint custody of a minor child.
Colorado Worksheet B – Child Support Obligation Shared Physical Care JDF-1821M Step 1: At the top of the page, indicate whether you are appearing in district court or Denver Juvenile Court. Note the names of both parties and indicate whether your case concerns a marriage or just parental responsibilities. Enter your case number, the district where you are appearing and the courtroom.
Colorado Worksheet B – Child Support Obligation Shared Physical Care JDF-1821M Step 2: List all children with their dates of birth where indicated.
Colorado Worksheet B – Child Support Obligation Shared Physical Care JDF-1821M Step 3: Sections one through three require you to provide information about both you and your spouse's income and perform calculations to determine your percentage share of income.
Colorado Worksheet B – Child Support Obligation Shared Physical Care JDF-1821M Step 4: Sections four through six establish both parents' obligation.
Colorado Worksheet B – Child Support Obligation Shared Physical Care JDF-1821M Step 5: In section seven, list how many nights the child or children spends with each children. To qualify to use this form, both parents must spend at least 93 nights a year with their children. Sections eight and nine use this information to determine the support obligation for both parents.
Colorado Worksheet B – Child Support Obligation Shared Physical Care JDF-1821M Step 6: Sections 10 through 13 determine both parents' adjustments.
Colorado Worksheet B – Child Support Obligation Shared Physical Care JDF-1821M Step 7: Perform the calculations as indicated in sections 14 and 15 to determine the recommended child support order amount for both parents.
Colorado Worksheet B – Child Support Obligation Shared Physical Care JDF-1821M Step 8: Enter any additional comments or information where indicated.
Colorado Worksheet B – Child Support Obligation Shared Physical Care JDF-1821M Step 9: Sign and date the form. If you have an attorney, enter their name and address at the top of the first page.