Rocky Mountain Law - Family Law - Divorce - Probate - Estate Administration - Bankruptcy - Chapter 7

  What are the consequences of a dismissed divorce filing? Tim Cella Former Paralegal at  Ascent Law  (2018–2021) I guess there are a few consequences of dismissing a divorce case. First and foremost you remain married. This is perhaps the most immediate consequence. No legal changes occur regarding property division, spousal support, or child custody (if applicable). The second is that you wasted your money filing the case and if you spent money with a  divorce lawyer , that is lost too. I think the third and final consequence would be that a public record exists that you (or your spouse) filed for divorce. You can’t “undo” a divorce case filing — the record is still there. With that being said, if you are working on your marriage — good for you. Keep at it. I hope that helps.

  Can I choose jail instead of paying child support? Tim Cella used to work at several law firms That’s an interesting question. I’ve never seen anyone be able to “choose” jail over working to pay child support. In Utah, as in most jurisdictions, child support is a legal obligation intended to provide for the care and well-being of the child. Choosing jail over paying child support is typically not a viable option. The judge typically wants the parent to work to pay for the child support. If you fail to pay court-ordered child support, you could face enforcement actions such as wage garnishment, seizure of assets, suspension of driver's licenses or professional licenses, and even imprisonment for contempt of court. The court takes child support obligations very seriously and will usually enforce them rigorously to ensure the needs of the child are met; however, the goal is to get money into the system to pay for your child or children — not to put you in jail. I hope you found this