What is a complete list of reasons someone can file child support that cannot be fought?
What is a complete list of reasons someone can file child support that cannot be fought? There is no such list; however, here is my list of pretty dang safe…
What policies and factors determine how child support is calculated?
What policies and factors determine how child support is calculated? This is a good question and a question that many parents ask. Every state in U.S. has child support calculation…
Allen v. Allen – 2021 UT App 20 – custody, alimony, child support
Allen v. Allen - 2021 UT App 20 http://www.utcourts.gov/opinions/view.html?court=appopin&opinion=Allen v. Allen20210225_20190369_20.pdf 2021 UT App 20 THE UTAH COURT OF APPEALS REBECCA ELLEN ALLEN, Appellee, v. KENT DARIUS ALLEN,Appellant. Opinion No.…
What will a judge do if a mother gives up her full custody right to the father of her kids, wants nothing to do with them, refuses to pay child support, and is willing to quit her job to avoid paying child support?
What will a judge do if a mother gives up her full custody right to the father of her kids, wants nothing to do with them, refuses to pay child…
New Law: Collection Fees for Unpaid Child Support and Alimony
New Law: Collection Fees for Unpaid Child Support and Alimony In the 2020 legislative session the Utah State legislature passed a new law, Utah Code section 30-3-3.5, which provides that…
New Child Support Enforcement Penalties!
New Child Support Enforcement Penalties! In the 2020 legislative session the Utah State legislature passed a new Utah Code section, section 23-19-5.5. This new law--effective July 1, 2021--provides that an…
Should I accept money from my ex for the kids, even if I’ve already filed in court for child support?
Should I accept money my ex sent for his kids (not enough to support), even if I already decided to take him to court for child support? I don’t see…
What is the best method to get past due child support through the payee’s stimulus check?
What is the best method to get past due child support through the payee’s stimulus check? You can’t collect past due child support against the child support payor’s COVID-19 stimulus…
Why not reduce child support when the supporting parent loses his/her job?
Should child support be ordered reduced as soon as (automatically when) the supporting parent loses his/her job through no fault of his/her own? Of course. The only reason we don't…
Burggraaf v. Burggraaf – 2019 UT App 195 – imputing income, vacating alimony
2019 UT App 195 THE UTAH COURT OF APPEALS CAROL BURGGRAAF, Appellee, v. BRIAN JOSEPH BURGGRAAF, Appellant. Opinion No. 20180405-CA Filed November 29, 2019 Second District Court, Ogden Department The…
Should it be a crime to work under the table to dodge child support?
Concealing your income to avoid having child support correctly calculated is already a crime, and for obvious reasons. Utah Family Law, LC | divorceutah.com | 801-466-9277 https://www.quora.com/Should-it-be-a-crime-to-work-under-the-table-to-dodge-child-support/answer/Eric-Johnson-311
Has Facebook been used in child support cases?
Sure, if it provides evidence relevant to a child support issue. Such as? proof of employment - if the child support obligor claims “I can’t pay support, I don’t have…
What are some interesting facts about child support?
Unless the court orders otherwise (and I have yet, after 22 years in practice, to see a court order otherwise), if you lose your job, you still have to pay…
The best thing to write in the memo line of the last child support check?
What's a good message to write in the memo line of the last child support check? I can’t answer this question any better than did Anruth Dailaigh: Assuming it’s truly…
Is there a “statute of limitations” for seeking child support?
In Utah, yes: Utah Code § 78B-15-109. Limitation on recovery from the obligor. The obligor's liabilities for past support are limited to the period of four years preceding the commencement of…
Is there a “statute of limitations” for seeking child support?
I can’t speak for all states, but I can answer the question for the state where I practice law (Utah): Utah Code § 78B-15-109. Limitation on recovery from the obligor.…
Is It Harder to Get a Job After 40? Should Divorce Courts Care?
I just came across this from "Inc. this Morning" from Inc. magazine. It's something you and the court may need to keep in mind when it comes to child support…
Is there an insurance policy that insures child support will be paid?
QUESTION: I have heard that in a divorce that you can ask the judge for an insurance policy against another parent who might run instead of paying his children support,…
Do child support advocates side with prolifers or pro choice?
Do child support advocates side with prolifers or pro choice? Most (not all, but most) child support recipients are overwhelmingly women. Consequently, most child support advocates are advocates for women,…
Why does my ex-husband believe I’m spending child support on myself?
Why does my ex-husband believe the child support he pays is used to pay for our vacation? That money doesn’t even pay 1/4 of our rent. Two reasons: 1) because…
Unpaid Child Support and the Unmarried Parent: How far back can a claim be made for it?
Unpaid Child Support and the Unmarried Parent: How far back can a claim be made for it? If you are an unmarried parent and haven’t paid child support for a…
Passport Denial for Failure to Pay Child Support
Under Rule 527-275 of the Utah Administrative Code, the Office of Recovery Services (“ORS”) is authorized to deny a delinquent child support obligor’s application for a U.S. passport or an…
Hahn v. Hahn – 2018 UT App 135 – custody, jury trial, constitutionality
This opinion is subject to revision before final publication in the Pacific Reporter Hahn v. Hahn - 2018 UT App 135 IN THE UTAH COURT OF APPEALS RANDY R. HAHN,…
Is it unreasonable to insist Dad/Mom provide clothes for the kids at his/her place?
QUESTION: Is it unreasonable for me to assume my kids would have their own clothes at their dad's place? He has been requesting that I send specific items with the…
My adult child wants his father to me pay the back child support.
My child has met his estranged father after 20 years, they are getting along great and my child wants to ask him to pay me belated child support. I’m worried…
Am I disadvantaged in a child support case, if the other parent has a lawyer and I don’t?
What happens in child support cases when the custodial parent has an attorney but the non-custodial parent doesn’t? Does that mean they usually pay more because there isn't another attorney…
Passport Denial Program to Enforce Child Support
Can I prevent my ex from obtaining or renewing a passport to enforce child support? Yes. Here's why and how: Federal Passport Denial Program Except when the child support obligor's…