What is the process ORS uses for establishing a parents monthly support obligation?
Once a child is placed in the state’s care, the parent, or other obligated person ordered to pay support should contact ORS as soon as possible. The purpose of calling ORS/CIC is to provide us with pertinent information (e.g. address, place of employment, health insurance information, etc.) needed to open a case. After the case is opened, the process of determining a support order will differ depending on whether the parent is previously ordered to pay support for the child in care. If the parent is previously ordered to pay for the child in care, ORS/CIC will begin enforcing on the amount stated in the existing support order and determine whether a review of the support obligation should be conducted in accordance with Utah Code Annotated 62A-11-320.5 or 62A-11-320.6. ORS/CIC will send the parent a letter and Financial Statement to notify him/her of the obligation amount. If the parent would like ORS to review the amount they are ordered to pay, they may complete and return a financia
