If unwed parents plan to get married, how can they terminate child support?
QUESTION: If the mother of my child and I get back together and plan to get married how can we terminate child support? ANSWER: In my opinion, the easiest, surest,…
Is there a way to stop ORS from taking child support directly out of my pay checks?
QUESTION: Is there a way to stop ORS from taking child support directly out of my pay checks? For the first 10 years of my husband’s divorce decree, he and…
Christensen v. Christensen – 2017 UT App 120 – July 20, 2017
Christensen v. Christensen - 2017 UT App 120 - July 20, 2017 THE UTAH COURT OF APPEALS ELENA KAY CHRISTENSEN, Appellee, v. BRENT CHRISTENSEN, Appellant. Opinion No. 20150994-CA Filed July…
If my spouse is cheating on me, will I get full custody of our children?
If I have evidence of my spouse cheating on me, how likely am I to get full custody of my children? Most divorce/custody cases are complicated and rarely are decided…
Can my ex force me not to pay for my child’s college tuition, even though I can afford to pay it in full?
Can my ex force me not to pay for my child's college tuition, even though I can afford to pay it in full? My ex and I have a growing…
Why do fathers still have to pay child support despite having joint custody?
Why do fathers still have to pay child support despite having joint custody? In Utah, it could be said that child support is intended to ensure that the lifestyle to…
Am I allowed to ask for my social workers’ qualifications or expertise?
Am I allowed to ask for my social workers’ qualifications or expertise? In the State of Utah, absolutely. Utah Family Law, LC | divorceutah.com | 801-466-9277 https://www.quora.com/Am-I-allowed-to-ask-for-my-social-workers-qualifications-or-expertise
What are the biases shown in family law?
What are the biases shown in family law? Every human bias imaginable can affect a family law case, but the ones that I find most common and most troubling are…
Remarriage Affecting Child Support?
QUESTION: Does remarriage affect child support? My ex-wife remarried a man who makes about 4x more than I do annually. Because of this she doesn’t have to work anymore. I…
Is it legal for the custodial parents to use child support money on themselves?
Is it legal for the custodial parents to use child support money on themselves? This is a superb and a brave question. Here is my answer (for the State of…
Collection of unpaid child support (child support arrearages)
Question: If a child support obligor is in arrears, but so much in arrears that it is likely ORS won't be able to recover enough money to bring payment current…
How long does it take to get a court order for child support?
How long does it take to get a court order for child support? Eric Johnson, Attorney at Utah Family Law, LC https://www.quora.com/How-long-does-it-take-to-get-a-court-order-for-child-support/answer/Eric-Johnson-311 My answer is based upon Utah law because…
Veysey v. Nelson, 2017 UT App 77 – Utah Code § 78B-12-214, request for reimbursement, reasonable notice, laches
Veysey v. Nelson, 2017 UT App 77 THE UTAH COURT OF APPEALS ANDREW VEYSEY, Appellee, v. ALEXIS NELSON, Appellant. Opinion No. 20150609-CA Filed May 4, 2017 Third District Court, Salt…
Can a Parent Pay No Child Support and Still Have Visitation and Parent-time Rights?
QUESTION: Dear Eric, My ex and I have been separated for a while now. He has not given us any money for child support. I am supporting my child and…
Discovery is past due! What if my ex won’t respond?
During the discovery process, what happens if the opposing party doesn't answer his/her discovery questions in a divorce or child custody battle? What CAN happen (in Utah, where I practice…
Protection from Domestic Violence in Utah
An act of domestic violence could lead to civil court action, criminal court action, or both. So first, let’s make sure you understand the difference between civil and criminal court…
Guide to Succeeding in Divorce While Reducing the Time and Costs
Contents If you are the victim of serious or escalating domestic violence, get help and get to safety first. 2 Advance Planning, If You Have That Option. 2 Gather in…
Creative and Convenient Ways to Ensure Utah Child Support is Paid
Note: You do not need to be divorced or going through a divorce to find this article helpful. This article is not intended to benefit only those who have received…
Save Yourself from Bad Divorce Lawyers
You’ve heard the nightmare divorce stories: The divorces that go on and on for years with no end in sight, all the while costing tens of thousands of dollars; The…
Creative and Convenient Ways to Ensure Child Support is Paid
Note: You do not need to be divorced or going through a divorce to find this article helpful. This article is not intended to benefit only those who have received…
When does child support end in Utah?
The two most common, main triggers for the termination of court-ordered child support in Utah are: when your child reaches majority at the age of 18 years and graduates from…
Can Step-Parents Get Custody if a Child isn’t their Biological Child?
Can step-parents get custody or visitation of a child who is neither his/her natural nor adopted child in Utah? The short answer is that it’s legally possible, but just how…
Can ORS Lower My Child Support?
When parties are divorced or subject to a separation order in Utah, the Decree of Divorce or Separation Order will identify the child support obligation will be. It would, however,…
Artificially modifying income: Why efforts to trick the court about your income usually will not work
Near countless hours have been spent fighting over how much alimony or child support parties should pay and receive in a divorce action. While in Utah the legislature has established…
