General
Citation: Utah Code §§ 78B-12 et seq.
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Authority: Statute
Guidelines Model: Income Shares
Economic Study: Unknown
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Basic Child Support Obligation (BCSO) Schedule
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Income Base: Gross
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BCSO Factors/Assumptions/Adjustments
Age: No
Cost of living:
Expenditures Measurement:
Low-Income: Yes (but not SSR)
Medical Expenses:
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Taxes:
Low-Income1
SSR/LI Adjustment Amt: $931/month based on 2012 FPL/One person
Discretionary: No
SSR/LI Adjustment Application: Low-income table is used for combined adjusted gross incomes of $0 to $1,050. Uses obligator’s income only
Deviation Criteria: If total child support amount exceeds 50% of obligator’ adjusted gross income (including health and child care)
Threshold Income: N/A
Limitations: Support can’t exceed 50% of obligator’s adjusted gross income. Where monthly adjusted gross is between $650 and $1,050 support is lesser of calculated regular amount or calculated amount using the low-income tables. If income of either party is less than %649, support is determined on a case-by-case basis but not less than $30.
Minimum Child Support Amount: $30/month
Limitations on Minimum Child Support Amount: N/A
Notes: N/A
Deviation Factors
1. Childcare Expenses
2. Education Expenses
Medical Expenses
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Extraordinary:
Childcare Expenses
Deviation factor
Education Expenses
Deviation factor
Modification
Variance in child support at least 15%
Termination5
Age of Majority: 18 years of age
Ends: Age of Majority or has graduated from high school during the child’s normal and expected year of graduation, which ever occurs later.
Statute: Utah Code Ann. §78B-12-219
College Support beyond Age of Majority:In divorce actions, courts may order support to age 21.
Citation: Utah Code Ann. § 15-2-1
Exception for Adults with Disabilities:
Criminal Penalties for Nonpayment3
Citation: Utah Code Ann. § 76-7-201 Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203 Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301
Crime: Class A Misdemeanor; 3rd Degree Felony (prior conviction, nonsupport 18 out of 24 months, $10,000 arrearage, or leave state)
Maximum Penalty: 1 year, $2,500; 5 years, $5,000
Interest and Arrears4
Arrears: No
Summary:
Statute:
License Restrictions for failing to pay Child Support2
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Reinstatement:
State Contact
Name: Ms. Caroll Miller
Title: Program Support Specialist
Email: orswebcss@utah.gov
Phone Number: (801) 536-8500
Address: PO Box 45033, Salt Lake City, Utah 84145-0033
Links
Child Support Calculator
Child Support Guidelines
FindLaw
References
1Judicial Council of California, Review of Statewide Uniform Child Support Guideline, October 25, 2017
2https://www.ncsl.org/research/human-services/license-restrictions-for-failure-to-pay-child-support.aspx
3https://www.ncsl.org/research/human-services/criminal-nonsupport-and-child-support.aspx
4https://www.ncsl.org/research/human-services/interest-on-child-support-arrears.aspx
5https://www.ncsl.org/research/human-services/termination-of-child-support-age-of-majority.aspx