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Generally speaking, it is not possible to prematurely terminate child support unless (1) the payor parent is also prepared to relinquish his or her parental rights, and (2) the payor parent is able to persuade the court that there are valid reasons to permit the cancellation of support.

Child Support is a Child's Right It is not a right that is controlled by your ex-spouse. This is good and bad. The good news is, your ex-spouse cannot dictate how much support will be. The bad news is your ex-spouse cannot waive child support either.

Except as noted below, criminal nonsupport is a class A misdemeanor in Utah. The maximum penalty for a class A misdemeanor conviction is a $2,500.00 fine (pursuant to U.C.A. 76-3-301(1)(c)), or jail time not to exceed 364 days (pursuant to U.C.A. 76-3-204(1)), or both.

The payer needs to have a Utah family law attorney file The Affidavit for Termination of Child Support with the appropriate court. There are only a few reasons why child support can be stopped. Valid reasons include the adult paying the support payments is also willing to relinquish their parental rights.

Court Actions to Enforce Child Support If the court does hold you in contempt, you can face a variety of sanctions, including community service or even short-term incarceration. In Utah, you can also be prosecuted for criminal nonsupport.

In Utah, both parents must be financially responsible for their children. The amount they pay in joint custody child support depends on the custody arrangement, their income, and the number of children they are raising. Joint custody may reduce child support, but it isn't always the case.