How Do I Find Out If I Owe Child Support

While nobody enters into marriage anticipating that it is going to end in divorce, it is a reality that countless families across the country face every year. While it can be challenging to divide up the assets between the two partners, it becomes even more difficult when children are involved. Children cannot be split up and, of course, raising a child is also expensive. This is where child support comes into play. Often, one partner is asked to pay the other partner a monthly amount to assist with the cost of raising a child. Sometimes, people wonder whether or not they owe child support. How can people figure this out?

Visiting the Government Databases

In the modern age, it is unusual for people to go for months without receiving some sort of mail about child support payments; however, it does still happen from time to time. One of the easiest ways to find out information about child support payments is to go to the databases that state and local governments often have. These can be accessed online and by putting in some basic information, people can see whether or not they owe any child support payments. Sometimes, there is a delay between checks being sent out and the information being recorded in the database, so give it a few days after mailing a check to give the database time to update.

Visit the Court System

Sometimes, if the database is not accurate (such as if the other parent moved states), it can be helpful to visit the county court system. Often, the courts keep their own records of child support payments. There could be someone there who can help a parent figure out if they are behind on their child support payments. In some cases, the government system is slow and their records might not be accurate. Therefore, if people are in need of assistance, it could also be helpful to hire a legal professional.

Contact the Professionals Today

When families are going through a divorce, it is normal to have questions. For this reason, it is vital to contact David Pedrazas located in the nearby Salt Lake City, Utah area. Helping families for over 20 years, David Pedrazas has been recognized by numerous authorities throughout the area for his expertise and compassion when it comes to divorce law. Call today for more information on a free case evaluation!

Author Statement:
David Pedrazas is a premier divorce and family law attorney in Salt Lake City, Utah. He graduated from the University of Utah Law School in 1997, and has been practicing for over 14 years in the areas of divorce, child support, child custody, paternity, alimony, property division, and parent time.

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