Extended time during the summer does not supercede holidays awarded to the other parent. The statute is Sec. 30-3-35 (2) (l) (i). The extended...

You can file as the Petitioner in Utah. However, you may decide it is more convenient to file in Arizona where you reside. If you file in Utah,...

Want to understand our options with our kids?

You can petition the court to adopt the children, but the natural father will either have to agree or the court will need to terminate his rights. ...

Can I hold my ex in contempt for withholding child support?

You can schedule a hearing with the court to address your former husband's actions if they violate the provisions of the decree. It certainly...

Unmarried child custody

Unmarried fathers have very few rights in Utah. You need to file an acknowledgment of paternity and an agreement to support the child with the...

Can I change the child support over to my ex?

You can file a petition to modify the child support based on the change in your former spouse's income now that they are working. The court can...

In the state of Utah, grandparents can petition the court for visitation rights with their grandchildren. There are no statutes that grant you...

If you were represented by an attorney, you should contact them and ask for a signed copy of the decree. You can also contact the court where the...

My child is about to be a father and he is 16? He is going to school and just started a part time job to pay child support.

Child support in Utah is based on the gross monthly income of the parents and statutory guidelines. While your son is in high school, and if he...

90 waiting period for Utah divorce can I get it waived?

The court can waive the 90 day waiting period based on extraordinary circumstances. You need to file a motion and a declaration setting forth the...