Utah Father's Rights Attorneys and Lawyers

Frequently Asked Questions

• When Does An Unmarried Father Acquire Parental Rights?
  A man who is not married to a child's mother does not have any parental rights until his paternity has been established.  Paternity may be established by the father's acknowledgment or by a … more
• Can The State Terminate A Parent's Rights Over Their Children?
  Yes.  Every state has an agency that protects the interests of children.  That agency may ask the court to terminate parental rights.  Usually, the state must show that the parent … more
• How Is Child Support Ordered And What Exactly Is It?
  Child support is a court ordered monthly payment by one parent (often the non-custodial parent) to the other parent for the support of their common child. Federal law now requires that the amount … more
• What Is Child Support, And How Is Child Support Determined?
  Child support is a periodic payment made to a custodial parent from a non­custodial parent to help compensate a child's living expenses, i.e. food, clothes, etc., and any other related … more
• Does Every State Follow The Same Formula In Calculating Child Support?
  No.  Each state has their own child support law but each state tends to follow one of three basic models:  Flat Percentage, Income Shares, and the Melson Formula. a) Flat Percentage … more