Utah Child Support Calculator

Utah uses the income shares model. Utah uses the Income Shares Model under Utah Code § 78B-12-301 et seq. Child support is calculated based on the combined gross monthly income of both parents and the number of overnights each parent has. The state provides a standardized Child Support Obligation Table. Each parent's share is proportional to their percentage of combined adjusted gross income. Adjustments are made for health insurance, child care, and extraordinary expenses. The guidelines are reviewed every four years.

Gross income from all sources is typically used, including wages, salary, bonuses, commissions, self-employment income, rental income, investment income, Social Security benefits, unemployment benefits, and disability benefits. Courts may also impute income if a parent is voluntarily unemployed or underemployed.

Child support in Utah generally continues until the child turns 18, or through high school graduation if the child is still in school. Some orders extend to age 19 or 21 depending on the state and circumstances (college support, special needs).

Yes, child support orders in Utah can be modified when there is a substantial change in circumstances. Common reasons include significant income changes (job loss, promotion), changes in custody arrangement, changes in the child's needs, or changes in healthcare costs.

Utah has enforcement mechanisms including wage garnishment, tax refund interception, license suspension (driver's and professional), bank account levies, contempt of court charges, and reporting to credit bureaus. Failure to pay can result in fines and jail time.