Is there any way I can reduce child support?
In Utah (where I practice divorce and family law), yes, there are many possible ways to reduce child support. They may not be applicable to every child support payor, but…
Wollsieffer v. Wollsieffer – 2019 UT App 99 – modifying child support
THE UTAH COURT OF APPEALS BURRIS WOLLSIEFFER, Appellant, v. HEATHER WOLLSIEFFER, Appellee. Opinion No. 20170645-CA Filed June 6, 2019 Third District Court, Salt Lake Department The Honorable Matthew Bates No.…
2019 UT App 83 – Nave Free v. Free – modification of child support
2019 UT App 83 – Nave Free v. Free THE UTAH COURT OF APPEALS LINDA LEE NAVE-FREE, Appellee, WENLOCK DUANE FREE JR., Appellant. Opinion No. 20170751-CA Filed May 16, 2019…
Am I greedy or lazy for seeking an increase in child support after 10 years?
My ex called me greedy for initiating a child support modification (the first and only) in a decade. He told me to get a better job so I wouldn't need…
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…
At what age can children decide which parent they want to live with?
It’s largely a matter of age and size/strength or resourcefulness. Technically a child never legally has the power to choose with which parent he/she will live (the only person with…
My child support is too high/too low. What can I do about it?
Child Support Can Be Modified, If Circumstances Warrant As financial situations change, the amount of child support ordered may no longer be reasonable or even feasible. Your income may have…
If child support is too high, can I do anything about it?
If child support is too high, can I do anything about it? Yes. As financial situations change, the amount of child support you ordered may no longer be reasonable. Your…