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Utah Code § 80-4-102 Definitions.
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80-4-102. Definitions. (1) As used in this chapter: "Division" means the Division of Child and Family Services created in Section. 80-2-201 "Failure of parental adjustment" means that a parent or parents are unable or unwilling within a reasonable time to substantially correct th…
Utah Code § 80-4-103 Nature of the proceedings -- Rules of procedure -- Burden of proof.
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80-4-103. Nature of the proceedings -- Rules of procedure -- Burden of proof. (1) The proceedings under this chapter are civil in nature and are governed by the Utah Rules of Civil Procedure and the Utah Rules of Juvenile Procedure. (2) The juvenile court shall: in all cases file…
Utah Code § 80-4-104 Judicial process for termination -- Parent unfit or incompetent -- Best interest of child.
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80-4-104. Judicial process for termination -- Parent unfit or incompetent -- Best interest of child. (1) Under both the United States Constitution and the constitution of this state, a parent possesses a fundamental liberty interest in the care, custody, and management of the par…
Utah Code § 80-4-105 Effect of decree.
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80-4-105. Effect of decree. (1) An order for the termination of parental rights divests the child and the parents of all legal rights, powers, immunities, duties, and obligations with respect to each other, except the right of the child to inherit from the parent. (2) An order or…