Why Does My Ex Want Full Custody Now That I Filed for Child Support?
If a parent has sole or primary physical custody of the children, then not only does that parent typically not end up having to pay child support to the other…
Child Support in Utah
How is child support calculated in Utah? How long does child support last? How is child support enforced? How child support in Utah is calculated. I will explain it both…
If a Parent Refuses to Work, Does That Mean the Other Parent Pays Higher Child Support?
In Utah, a parent is not required to have a job and it's likely that a court cannot order a parent to get a job and earn money. If that parent…
How much does a parent have to pay in child support? What is the legally set amount?
Some people believe that child support is the same for all parents. They believe that every parent who is ordered to pay child support pays the same amount of money…
My Ex-wife Is Married. Should Her and Her New Husband’s Total Household Income Be Used When Determining Child Support?
I really don’t understand why this question gets asked, and it is asked frequently. Actually, that’s not true. I do know why. The people who usually ask this question are…
My question to Utah Office of Recovery Services (ORS):
Good morning, I am a divorce and child custody lawyer. I have a question that all of my clients ask me that I don't have the answer to: "Why does…
What should the child support award be if my ex makes $1,200 per week?
Should I be receiving more than $300 a month in child support if my ex-husband makes $1,200 per week? Each jurisdiction has different child support laws and rules, but I…
What income is counted when calculating child support?
What income is counted when calculating child support? This is a great question. In the jurisdiction where I practice family law (Utah), the Utah Code tells you exactly what kind…