Which Calculator Should I Use?

1. Use the sole custody calculator if one parent is going to have less than 110 overnights each year (30% of a calendar year).
2. Use the joint custody calculator if each parent has between 111 and 182.5 overnights each year.
3. Use the split custody calculator if each parent is going to have primary physical custody of one or more of the parties’ minor children.

The above calculators allow you to calculate child support amounts. Have children from a new or previous marriage? You may get credit for those children. Use the calculators below and see how that changes the child support obligation.

Mother’s Obligation Calculator

Father’s Obligation Calculator

Any court pleading that deals with children and child support should have the Child Location worksheet attached.

The formula for calculating child support is derived from 78B-12-301(2). Remember that child support “follows the child” regardless of existing orders but you still have steps to take to remedy the same. The Court normally runs the formulas listed in our calculators but there are exceptions found at 78B-12-202.Here is a copy of the low income table for parties that make less than minimum wage or have other circumstances that require a deviation.

Utah law states that the presumption is children need the support of their parents. In addition the law makes both parents liable for expenses (debts) associated with their minor children regardless of who incurred the debt. This provision is a deviation from normal contract law but is fairly clear.
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The court is also required to make orders on obtaining medical insurance and how the cost is divided.
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Any court pleading that deals with children and child support should have the Child Location worksheet attached. Utah law allows health insurance credit if your are providing the insurance. Health Insurance Credit form. The Office of Recovery Services allows you to collect or pay your child support to the other party.