Utah Child Support Calculator
Calculate child support in Utah using the state's official Income Shares Model. Includes custody adjustments, health insurance credits, and childcare deductions.
Utah divorces typically cost 36% less than the national average of $12,900.
Child Support in Utah
- Formula
- Income Shares Model
- Income cap
- None specified
- Equal parenting presumption
- No
- Property system
- Equitable distribution
Child Support Calculator in Utah: What You Should Know
Utah uses the Income Shares Model, combining both parents' gross monthly incomes to find the base support obligation from the state guideline tables. Utah provides separate worksheets for sole, joint, and split custody, and the joint-custody worksheet lowers support once a parent has the children for at least 111 overnights a year. Each parent covers a proportional share, with medical and childcare costs added on. There is no statutory income cap, though the tables top out before turning to court discretion.
Key point: Utah uses the Income Shares Model with separate sole, joint, and split custody worksheets; the joint-custody worksheet applies at 111 or more overnights a year.
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Use your gross (before-tax) monthly income. If you are paid annually, divide by 12.
Use their gross (before-tax) monthly income. If they are paid annually, divide by 12.
This estimate is for planning purposes only and does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult a licensed family law attorney in your state for guidance specific to your situation.
Child Support in Utah - Frequently Asked Questions
How is child support calculated in Utah?
Utah uses the Income Shares Model to calculate child support. Both parents' gross incomes are combined, and each parent's share of the total obligation is proportional to their share of the combined income.
Can child support be modified in Utah?
Yes. Either parent can request a child support modification if there has been a substantial change in circumstances, such as a significant change in income, change in custody arrangements, or changes in the child's needs. Courts in Utah typically require a change of at least 15-20% in the support amount to justify modification.
Does custody arrangement affect child support in Utah?
Yes. Parenting time is a significant factor in child support calculations. When a parent has the children for a substantial portion of time (typically 40% or more overnights per year), child support is adjusted to reflect the additional direct costs that parent bears.
Is there an income cap for child support in Utah?
Utah does not set a specific income cap in its child support formula. However, courts have discretion to deviate from the guideline amount in cases with very high incomes.
How long does child support last in Utah?
Child support in Utah typically continues until the child turns 18 or graduates from high school, whichever is later. Support may continue longer if the child has a disability or if the parents agree to extend support for college expenses.
This estimate is for planning purposes only and does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult a licensed family law attorney in your state for guidance specific to your situation.