What Happens If I Don’t Pay My Child Support?
When it comes to child support, it is important to understand the consequences of not paying. If you don’t pay, here are five things that could happen: 1. You could go to jail. If you owe child support and don’t pay, you could go to jail. The state of Utah has a number of tools […]
I Got Served with Divorce Papers, What Now?
If you have been served with divorce papers, then you need to handle things seriously and make the right, smart decisions that will be in your best interest. Even if you’re expecting a divorce, remember that the way that you respond can completely impact the outcome of your case. We know, dealing with divorce papers […]
How Does Bankruptcy Affect Child Support and Alimony?
When faced with a magnitude of debt, many Americans turn to bankruptcy to find financial relief. Bankruptcy can wipe out a significant portion of the debt, giving financial relief to those that require it. However, not all debts can be forgiven when filing for bankruptcy. Domestic support obligations such as child and spousal support, generally […]
Do Women Pay Alimony and Child Support?
There’s a misconception that men are the ones who always have to pay child support and alimony. Now, more women are finding themselves paying for both alimony and child support. According to the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, four in 10 lawyers have seen an increase in women paying for alimony. This spike in women […]
What To Do If Your Ex Isn’t Paying Child Support
The stress of your divorce has been catching up with you as of late. Between getting your mental health back in order, setting time aside for yourself, and explaining to your family and friends why your marriage has ended, you just wish this entire process could come to an end already. Not to mention, you […]
How To Budget for Child Support
Single parents face a lot of adversity. Whether you are a rookie or a seasoned veteran, it is an uphill battle for most. One factor that makes the single parent hill difficult to climb is the ability to budget for child support. Whether you are paying the child support or receiving it, there is a […]
What can be done if you are having problems paying child support?
Child support orders are an important function of the family law court. These payments are meant to help ensure that children are in a good situation after their parents get divorced. The amount of due each month is supposed to be a fair representation of what each payment can contribute to the child’s life. Perhaps […]
How Does the Government Shutdown Impact Child Support Payments? (What to Do If the Payor Parent Was Furloughed?)
These days, all conversations in the United States are centered around the partial government shutdown that began on December 22, 2018, with an increasing number of Americans forgetting that they still have to buy plenty of Christmas presents for their family members and friends while Christmas is just around the corner. The partial government shutdown, […]
Divorce with an Attorney Who Has Been There
Divorce stories generally don’t start with a happy beginning. There is a reason why you are searching for divorce attorneys and it isn’t because you and your spouse are looking for the next step in your lives together. Our Divorce Attorney, Christopher M. Ault, at the Ault Firm, a Professional Corporation in Salt Lake City, […]
Will Child Support Go Up If You Voluntarily Quit Your Job To Care For A Disabled Child?
If you work and receive child support payments at the same time, you may have thought about quitting your job to focus on taking care of your child. This situation happens very often when the child has become disabled or has a serious medical condition that requires a higher level of care than it did […]