Utah Family Law FAQs

• Q: Can I Also Use A Private Agency To Collect My Child Support?
  A: ORS/CSS will not automatically close your case when you contract with a private agent but you will be required to provide ORS/CSS with the name and address of the … More
• Q: Who Do I Call For More Information?
  A: For more information about child support services, including processing time frames, fees, etc., please read the A Notice of Services@. Also, for general information … More
• Q: How Can I Get My Child Support Raised?
  A: In Utah, child support obligations are computed using an income shares formula established by the Utah State legislature. This means that both parent`s incomes are … More
• Q: What About Custody And Visitation Issues? Why Should I Have To Pay When The Other Parent Won't Let Me See The Kids?
  A: It`s true that kids need both parents, emotionally and financially. Unfortunately, both parents don`t always put kids first when making daily decisions, whether it is … More
• Q: What Authority Does Ors/Css Have To Collect Child Support?
  A: ORS/CSS is a federally funded state agency, which means that many of the actions taken by ORS/CSS are regulated and/or mandated by federal and state law. It is every … More
• Q: What If I Am Not Sure I Am The Child's Father?
  A: If ORS/CSS is contacting you regarding a paternity (fatherhood establishment) proceeding, it is because we have received information from the custodial parent stating … More
• Q: How Much Child Support Will I Have To Pay?
  A: In Utah, child support obligations are computed using an Income shares formula, using a calculation table established by the Utah State Legislature. This means that … More
• Q: What If My Income Goes Down Or I Lose My Job?
  A: ORS/CSS will collect child support based on the amount in the order that is currently in effect. If your income permanently changes, you may wish to pursue a review … More
• Q: Does Child Support Have To Come Out Of My Paycheck?
  A: Yes, unless your support order was issued or modified before October 13, 1990 and you always paid your support on time. Income withholding is an easy way to meet your … More
• Q: What If My Ex-Spouse Is Receiving Public Assistance? Why Do I Have To Pay Support Too?
  A: When children are receiving state assistance, ORS/CSS automatically provides child support services to the family because the amount of grant money the custodial … More
• 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

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