UTMA accounts

What purposes is your Husband using the UTMA account for? If he is using it in a way that is not consistent with what he was required to do under the order, then you can file a motion and order to show cause and ask the court to hold him in contempt for not following the order.

If he is using the money consistent with the order, but is using it to offset his child support obligation, you may be able to file a motion to modify child support based on those facts.

The specific answer to your questions, depends on the specific language in your court orders.

Helena M. Nevicosi
Attorney with Rosen Law Firm

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During the marriage, UTMA accounts were established for my two children. The Court gave complete control of these accounts to my ex husband. My oldest son has turned 21 but the ex continues to act as custodian of these accounts and is reimbursing himself from the UTMA account of my oldest. Judge informed me that my son would have to bring suit against his father and there was nothing that I could do. Ex controls the account of my youngest also and there is a substantial amount of money in these accounts. What I would like to know is whether or not I have any legal right to how this money is spent. These accounts resulted in my years of sacrifice and yet, I have no say whatsoever. Although I have joint legal custody, I cannot do anything in regard to these accounts. I have been ordered to pay 50% of all costs for my 13 year old son when the ex has over 20,000 more per month than me and can spend the UTMA money for the benefit of my child. I just do not understand this. This just doesn’t seem right. Thanks.