Family Law Services

Child Support Lawyer
in Salt Lake City, Utah

Uncertain about child support obligations in your Salt Lake City divorce? Brown Family Law simplifies the process. Our experienced attorneys can help you determine a fair and accurate child support arrangement based on Utah’s guidelines and your specific family situation.

Call Us For A Divorce Consultation: 801-685-9999

Brown Family Attorney Child Custody Disputes

Ensuring Your Children Are Financially Supported

Each parent has a responsibility to support his or her children. The noncustodial parent will pay child support to the custodial parent. The amount paid will depend on the following:

  • The child support arrangement determined as part of the divorce
  • The number of nights each parent has with the children
  • Each parent’s gross monthly income

Your gross monthly income includes all sources of income, such as wages, investments, unemployment, and workers’ compensation. Any money you receive is counted toward your gross monthly income.

Our Salt Lake City child support lawyers can help you determine the amount of money you will either pay or receive, depending on whether you have custody of your children, by inputting the gross monthly incomes of you and your spouse into the Utah child support calculator.

Once this amount is determined, it will have to be paid monthly until your children reach the age of 18 or graduate from high school, whichever happens last. If you need to have this amount altered, you will have to petition for a modification of divorce decree. There must be a substantial change in circumstances for the courts to allow this change. Reasons may include:

  • The loss or gain of a job
  • One parent remarrying
  • One parent having another child

Salt Lake Child Support Collection Lawyers

If your former spouse is not making child support payments, you cannot deny parent-time, also known as visitation, to him or her. However, you can sue for failure to pay and for the amount owed in back payments. At Brown Family Law, our attorneys are diligent in their efforts to collect on back child support and may be able to request that attorney fees are included in the amount your former spouse owes.

We know you want what is best for your children and for yourself. We will do our best to help you achieve that.

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WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY AND WHY

Check out what some of our real life clients had to say about working with Brown Family Law

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Shaun Jorgensen
Shaun Jorgensen
Best attorney ever. They were so helpful and responsive
Response from the owner: Thank you, Shaun.
Rachell McConkie
Rachell McConkie
Highly recommend working with this group. Professional and communicative.
Response from the owner: Thank you, Rachell.
Carol Peacock
Carol Peacock
So grateful for Nathaniel and his paralegal Carren for helping me get thru my divorce, they were so professional, and kept in contact to update me twice weekly. I would highly recommend them.
Response from the owner: Carol, thank you. Glad Nathaniel and Carren helped you.
David Kenney
David Kenney
Anne-Grayson was wonderful to work with very understanding
Response from the owner: Thank you, David.
Anthony Neumann
Anthony Neumann
Would like to shoutout Andrew Christensen for a smooth and easy process throughout the divorcé process. Andrew was always quick to respond and definitely has your best interests In mind. I would highly recommend you let Andrew represent you for anything in regards to family law! Thank you for everything Andrew! You’re the best!!
Response from the owner: Anthony, thank you for the recomnendation, and we're happy Andrew served you well.
J W
J W
Had a zoom video consultation with Daniel today, he was amazing. Where the divorce was completed a few years ago and now modifications need to happen regarding custody and how far apart the parents can live, Daniel put us at ease as to what can be done, and what were the proper steps. He provided many example scenarios so we could have a much better understanding as to how things would or could happen. He answered each question with great detail. Very grateful for Daniel
Response from the owner: Thank you.
Kayla Paige Berry
Kayla Paige Berry
Met with Daniel and he was amazing. He answered every single question I had and never made me feel dumb for the questions I was asking. He made things very easy to understand and follow. So grateful! Keep up the great work!
Response from the owner: Kayla, thank you and so glad Daniel was able to answer your questions and help you.
Mariposa S
Mariposa S
Daniel Young and Carren Levitt from Brown Family law have been very kind to me during my court process. It’s been a lengthy process and during this process, one of my grandchildren needed surgery. They were very thoughtful and kind and sent flowers to her. I have a cognitive delay, They have been very kind and compassionate and patient with me. The whole staff is truly been kind.
Response from the owner: Thank you, Mariposa. Glad Carren and Daniel took such good care of you.
Chris Giotbanni
Chris Giotbanni
Had an excellent experience with the staff here. Sofie and Andy are great to talk to. Nice and they know a lot. You can tell they know how to win.
Response from the owner: Chris, glad we were able to take care of you. Thank you.
Jacob Mellick
Jacob Mellick
Dani is amazing and easy to work with. Would definitely recommend working with her.
Response from the owner: Jacob, thank you.
Bella Tess
Bella Tess
Dani is amazing! Her communication is awesome.
Response from the owner: Yes, Dani is. Glad she communicated so well with you.
Kyle Schroeder
Kyle Schroeder
Brown Family Law was a very effective, communicative and hard-working representation in my recent case.They were transparent and responsive to my questions and concerns.Kim, Marco and their team were the best group of attorneys to have in my corner.Hopefully I'll never need a Family Law Attorney again, but if I do, I'll be calling Brown Family Law.
Response from the owner: Kyle, glad we could help. Kim enjoyed helping you with your case.
kaipo hurtt
kaipo hurtt
Daniel has been AMAZING to work with. Goes out of his way to what whatever you need.
Response from the owner: Glad Daniel served you well. Thank you for your recommendation.
Linzi Garner
Linzi Garner
Dani is great to work with! She responds quickly and is reliable. She knows her stuff!
Response from the owner: Linzi, thank you for your kind words about Dani. Glad she was able to help you with your case.
John Holland
John Holland
They are very efficient and Ray was exceptionally efficient, helpful and caring. I definitely recommend them.
Response from the owner: John, we're glad Ray served you so well. Thank you for your kind words.
McCray Jensen
McCray Jensen
Sophie was an amazing person to work with. She helped walk me through many of my concerns I had in a clear and concise manner. She regularly followed and reached out with me, making me feel like not just another number.
Response from the owner: Thank you, and so glad Sophie communicated so well with you.
Michael Eschrich
Michael Eschrich
Ray did an outstanding job. Would highly recommend.
Response from the owner: Michael, glad Ray did such a good job for you.
Ariel Bezoski
Ariel Bezoski
Had an hour consultation. Answered all the questions I had, explained everything in an understandable way and followed up.
Response from the owner: Glad we were able to help, Ariel.
Bill C
Bill C
Carren and Jason were very helpful and quick to respond to my questions and concerns as we worked through my divorce, I would recommend them to anyone.
Response from the owner: Thank you, Bill.
James Herrera
James Herrera
I cannot say enough good things about Brown Family Law. Amy was my attorney and she was great! She always listened and responded quickly. Thanks to her, my case was resolved quickly. Thank you, Amy.
Response from the owner: Glad Amy communicated so well with you, James.
Jace Morris
Jace Morris
Fast and kept me involved. Very professional team.
Response from the owner: Jace, thank you.
Christie Berube
Christie Berube
When I started my case with Brown Family Law, they had 650 positive reviews. Now, about a year later, they have 820. Not sure how much else you need to convince you, but do yourself a favor and stop looking. You're in the right place.We worked with Nathaniel for nearly a year on our case, and trusting someone with something so vulnerable and close to you as a custody case is difficult, but he made it easy. His knowledge of law and experience with the court system allowed us to make educated decisions quicker. He helped me feel confident in very unfamiliar territory, and having someone like Nate on my team allowed me to make the best decisions possible for our family. He thought of many things I didn't, and gave us the roadmap to success for navigating a complicated and stressful situation. I found myself constantly bragging about our lawyer to family and expressing how impressed I was in his skill and his fearless nature of getting sh** done. Nate got that dawg in him, yanno what I mean?I like the way Brown Family Law works with their clients; it's different than other law firms, and I can see the benefits of those differences. It's always easy to contact someone at the office, and I get a response very quickly. They are extremely communicative, fast, and thorough. They run a tight ship, and it's obvious the quality differences from other law firms.This is a big and heavy decision, but Brown Family Law will take a lot of that weight off your shoulders. Ask for Nate--you won't be led astray.
Response from the owner: Christie, thank you. So glad Nathaniel was able to help you and that we were able to communicate with you so quickly.
Fer Esquivel Guillén
Fer Esquivel Guillén
This firm is awesome but special shoutout to Dani, she is an outstanding paralegal. She is very knowledgeable
Response from the owner: Thank you very much for your kind words about Dani.
Karl Bench
Karl Bench
I can't say enough about Russell Yauney at Brown Family Law! He has helped me on multiple cases over the years and has always exceeded my expectations. Russell is one of the good guys who isn't afraid to tell you how it is and isn't afraid to stand up and fight for what is right. I'm glad that I have Russell and his team in my corner!
Response from the owner: Karl, glad Russell served you well.
Ryan Farrell
Ryan Farrell
very helpful to fathers who have been broke by the system and targeted for vaporization(1984). Thank you brown family law.
Response from the owner: You're welcome, Ryan. And thank you for the kind words.
Samantha Lachowsky
Samantha Lachowsky
Nathaniel was my attorney and I couldn't ask for someone more attentive and level-headed than he is. They made my divorce process so much easier and were very patient with me as I navigated the entire process. Thank you Brown Family Law for all of your help!
Response from the owner: Samantha, thank you and so glad Nathaniel did such a good job for you.
Danny Fenstermaker
Danny Fenstermaker
Used Nathaniel Garrabrandt for a child custody case. He is very good, very professional and available. Having been through this a few times that communication is very important. The only warning, and this isnt just Nate per se, but very very costly.
Response from the owner: Danny, thank you for recommendation. Glad Nathaniel has been able to help you.
Amber McFee
Amber McFee
I've witnessed firsthand how Brown Family Law works hard to care for their clients. They train their staff and attorneys on more than just the law, but how to serve clients with care and integrity.
Response from the owner: Thank you, Amber.
Christiansenfam
Christiansenfam
Amber McFee Super hard working , determined, while always fight for what is right
Response from the owner: Glad we could help.
Adam Weston
Adam Weston
Lei was something special. She was very understanding of our situation and her advice and listening ear made our decision and path forward clear. Thank you!
Response from the owner: Adam, you're welcome, and thank you.
Dan Svoboda
Dan Svoboda
Andrew did a great on my case. Communication was consistent, to the point and he kept me well informed. I also had the pleasure working with Clay. Top notch firm, very confident, and I would highly recommend them if you want to win. Thanks again team ~D
Response from the owner: Dan, thank you, and glad Andrew helped you so well.
Melanie Vincent
Melanie Vincent
Lei the office manager helped tremendously with all hiccups that we ran into and was very responsive and knowledgeable! She is a Rockstar and makes Brown Family Law worthy of 5 stars
Response from the owner: Thank you.
Mel Sharp
Mel Sharp
Sierra was so helpful right from the moment she answered our call. She gave all her support and resources and made sure to ask if we needed anything else before moving forward. Thank you so much!
Response from the owner: Thank you, Mel. Glad Sierra was able to help.
Andrew Barlow
Andrew Barlow
I would hands down suggest Brown Family Law. Nathaniel helped me with my divorce, and he was very knowlegeable and knows his stuff. He helped me file a motion, get somethings changed in the original decree, helped me understand the terms they use, helped me understand how child support is calculated along is all the financial aspects associated with divorce case. He also is very responsive to phone calls and emails which was very helpful whenever I had small questions. Thank you Nathaniel!
Response from the owner: Andrew, thank you for your kind words.
Ryan Burns
Ryan Burns
I can’t say enough good things about Brown Family Law, but more specifically, my lawyer David Handy and his paralegal Dani. They are kind and honest and always available to me when I’ve needed them! This is such an exhausting time and they alleviated all of my stress by taking control. I could trust the process knowing I was in great hands!!! The entire law firm works as a team to take care of you! I can’t recommend them enough! Thank you!!!
Response from the owner: Ryan, so glad David and Dani served you so well and alleviated your stress.
Benjamin Ballard
Benjamin Ballard
They handled my case with the highest degree of professionalism and integrity and made every effort to be efficient and transparent with me throughout the whole process. I was told that they were the best as far as family law is concerned and I believe that praise was fully justified.
Response from the owner: Ben, thank you.
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At Welty Law Office, we know that when we make children’s well-being a priority, their parents do better, too.

At Welty Law Office, we know that when we make children’s well-being a priority, their parents do better, too.

At Welty Law Office, we know that when we make children’s well-being a priority, their parents do better, too.

At Welty Law Office, we know that when we make children’s well-being a priority, their parents do better, too.