Verification in progress. Statute references on this page are being confirmed against current law by a licensed attorney. Use the official sources listed below for the authoritative text.
Key takeaways
- Both parents' gross incomes and overnights drive the number.
- Health insurance premiums and work-related childcare are shared add-ons.
- Request a review after a substantial income or schedule change.
Legal / educational information
Calculating
Utah Courts provides an online child-support calculator that mirrors the statutory worksheets. Use the joint-custody worksheet when each parent has a substantial number of overnights. VERIFY: confirm the current statute text and section numbers with a licensed attorney before relying on this—Utah recodified its family-law statutes and section numbers have changed.
Legal / educational information
Enforcement and review
ORS can review orders periodically or on request when circumstances change. Arrears generally cannot be reduced retroactively.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, the joint-custody worksheet adjusts for overnights, though a higher-earning parent may still owe support.
Sources
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