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It depends on the terms of your maintenance (alimony). If she agree to terminate maintenance, she might have to file to modify, which is a fairly high burden - she would have to show a substantial and continuing change of circumstances, and then the court would assess what she should get, which depends on her income, your income, lenghth of the marriage, etc. We can assist you in Colorado - feel free to contact us if you would like to discuss this further. I hope this helps. 

To be charged with contempt, you must have the ability to comply with a court order.  If you have lost your job or have no income, it is not likely that your Ex can prove that you have a present ability to pay child support. Additionally, it sounds like you may want to file to modify child support.  Generally, a party is imputed income at a rate at which they reasonably could, should or have earned, or their "potential income."  In your case, one would expect your Ex to be imputed at the amount he would make at his new career field.  Additionally, some expenses you pay, including daycare expenses, should be included in the child support calculation by statute.  see C.R.S. 14-10-115 regarding child support guidelines.