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Utah Family Law FAQs

• Q: What If I Don't Know If My Kids Are Receiving Public Assistance? Should I Still Pay Support?
  A: ORS/CSS will notify you when the custodial parent begins receiving state assistance. Remember, once you find out on your own or are notified by ORS/CSS that the … More
• Q: Ors/Css Says I Owe More Than I Think I Do. What Can I Do To Correct This?
  A: As the person owing support, the burden of proof is yours to dispute the amount of child support the custodial parent is claiming is owing or the amount ORS/CSS states … More
• Q: What If I Change Jobs Or Move Out Of State?
  A: By law (U.C.A. 62A­11­304.2(7)), you are required to keep ORS/CSS apprised of your whereabouts. If you change jobs or addresses, call the Customer Service Unit … More
• Q: What Happens If I Owe Support To Another Family Too?
  A: When ORS/CSS receives a payment, the payment is applied to all current support. When support is owed to more than one custodial parent but the payment amount is not … More
• Q: I Have Also Been Contacted By A Private Agency To Collect My Child Support. Is This Legal?
  A: We are aware of several private collection agencies in the business of collecting past­due child support. Any custodial parent not receiving public assistance may … More
• Q: How Do I Get Copies Of Information Pertaining To My Case?
  A: For information regarding release of information, please refer to Utah Code governing the Government Records and Access Management Act.
• Q: In Utah, Can a Spouse Give Up His or Her Right to Alimony in a Premarital Agreement?
  A: Yes, Utah law allows spouses to include modification or elimination of spousal support in their prenuptial agreement.   However, if that modification or … More
• Q: What Steps are Necessary to Enter a Valid Premarital Agreement in Utah?
  A: The Utah Uniform Premarital Agreement Act requires that premarital agreements be in writing and signed by both parties. In order to be valid, the agreement must … More

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