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New Child Support Enforcement Penalties!

June 23, 2020

Child Support, Child Support Enforcement, Utah Code

23-19-5.5, Child Support, enforcement, fishing, hunting, license, penalties, permit, tag

New Child Support Enforcement Penalties! In the 2020 legislative session the Utah State legislature passed a new Utah Code section, section 23-19-5.5. This new law–effective July 1, 2021–provides that an individual who is delinquent on a child support obligation may…

What is the penalty for breaking a custody order?

May 5, 2020

Divorce Utah

Child Custody, Children in Divorce, Court Orders, Custody

compensatory service, counseling, enforcement, fines, jail, Modification, modify, penalties, violating custody orders

What is the penalty for breaking a custody order? In my opinion, the answer is: usually, not much. At least at first. Take it from me: I’ve been a divorce and family lawyer now for 23 years and most (most,…

Why don’t the police help more with custody and parent-time enforcement?

In some jurisdictions, interference with or noncompliance with child custody orders issued by a court are not enforceable by police officers or sheriff’s deputies because there is no statute or statutes that authorize and empower the police to intervene. This is…

Is there a “statute of limitations” for seeking child support?

In Utah, yes: Utah Code § 78B-15-109. Limitation on recovery from the obligor. The obligor’s liabilities for past support are limited to the period of four years preceding the commencement of an action. As to the period of time in which…

How do I make sure my ex stays away with the protective order in place?

September 12, 2018

Divorce Utah

Domestic Violence, Protective Orders

enforce, enforcement, protective orders

How do I make sure my ex stays away with the protective order placed by the DA (district attorney) from DV (domestic violence) on his part? Stay away from him. Look over your shoulder. Sleep with one eye open. In…

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New Child Support Enforcement Penalties!

What is the penalty for breaking a custody order?

Why don’t the police help more with custody and parent-time enforcement?

Is there a “statute of limitations” for seeking child support?

How do I make sure my ex stays away with the protective order in place?