Child Support Enforcement Attorney in Ogden, Utah

Child Support Enforcement in Utah

Ensuring child support payments are made is essential for a child’s well-being and a custodial parent’s financial stability. In Utah, both parents are legally required to fulfill their child support obligations. However, when one parent fails to comply, legal enforcement actions may be necessary.

At Porter Law Firm, we help parents enforce child support orders and take the necessary legal steps to ensure payments are made. Whether through court orders, wage garnishments, or other enforcement actions, we work to protect your child’s financial future.

How Child Support is Enforced

• Wage Garnishment – The court can order child support payments to be deducted directly from the paying parent’s paycheck.
• Intercepting Tax Refunds – The state may seize tax refunds to cover overdue child support.
• License Suspension – Failure to pay child support can result in the suspension of a driver’s license or professional licenses.
• Liens on Property or Assets – If a parent refuses to pay, a lien may be placed on their property until the debt is satisfied.
• Contempt of Court – A parent who repeatedly ignores child support obligations may face legal penalties, including fines or jail time.

If you are owed child support and the other parent refuses to pay, legal action may be necessary to enforce the order and secure the support your child needs.