Legal Question in Family Law in Utah

Support Obligations

I have custody of 17 yr old daughter. Moved to UT in 03; daughter did not ''fit in'' with environment. Move to NC w/fther. No custody change. He pd $200 per month so we flipped CS now I have been paying $200 (faithfully/never late). He wants more money. Has threatened me w/ civil suit verbally. When she moved I cleared over 1800 in which he was in the arrears for not paying earlier on in our divorce. Does he have a legal stance in a civil suit? Will he have to have the custody changed through the courts first? W/her being 17 already and the CS stopping less than 18-months away how would the courts look at that? He is currently over 20,000 in the arrears on another child from another relationship. My thoughts are he wants more money to pay for his other child. Daughter has stated she has not even lived with him the past 3 years on a permanent basis and has lived with her grandman and aunt most of the time. Will this be a factor? Any information would be appreciated. Divorce was in Sumter, SC. He now lives in NC; me in UT.


Asked on 11/21/06, 8:49 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Alvin Lundgren Alvin R. Lundgren, L.C.

Re: Support Obligations

Rule #1: Never believe the enemy. My guess is that your ex is big on threats and intimidation. Ignore him. Any debt you 'forgave' him is not valid unless in writing signed by you. Have your NC attorney prepare temporary guardianship papers for the custodial grandparents and demand that both of you pay them child support if they are raising your daughter.

I trust there is an overpowering good reason you and your daughter are not living together - one which is absolutely impossible of resolution? Are you sure? Think about it.

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Answered on 11/21/06, 10:52 am


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