Child Support Lawyer in Provo, Utah
The state of Utah places a high priority on providing for the needs of children. It requires parents to provide financial support to their children, based on their incomes and other factors.
At Smith Law Firm, we believe a parent receiving child support should receive a fair amount that adequately provides for the child's needs. We also believe that the amount of child support should not be more than the payer can reasonably afford. Our firm works to obtain child support orders that are fair and comply with Utah state child support guidelines.
We represent clients in matters involving:
- Determination of the child support level
- Modifications in child support
- Enforcement of child support orders
- Paternity as it affects child support
Contact us to schedule a free consultation.
Calculating the Child Support Level
In Utah, the level of required child support is based on the incomes of the parents, the time the child resides with each parent, and is adjusted for other factors. Judges stick very close to these statutory guidelines.
You can use the Utah State Courts Child Support Calculator to determine your probable child support level, though there may be unique factors in your case. Smith Law Firm can provide you with an accurate reading of where your child support level should be, based on the specifics of your situation. Then we can go to court to obtain a child support order, a modification of an order, or an enforcement order.
Complex Child Support Matters
In some cases, child support is not merely a matter of inserting numbers into the calculator. If a parent has widely varying income from period to period, owns a business or has hidden income, the job becomes more complex.
Attorney James Smith can advise and represent you in these or other challenging child support matters. Whether you are owed child support or must pay it, our firm will work to achieve your goals.
Contact an Attorney
For a free initial consultation with Smith Law Firm, call 801-404-5688 or contact us online. Our firm serves clients in Provo, Orem and surrounding areas in Utah.
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