Title 81, Utah Domestic Relations Code

81-9-201. Definitions for part. Reserved.

81-9-202. Advisory guidelines for a custody and parent-time arrangement. (1) In addition to the parent-time schedules provided in Sections 81-9-302 and 81-9-304, the following advisory guidelines are suggested to govern a custody and parent-time arrangement between parents. (2) A…

81-9-202. Advisory guidelines for a custody and parent-time arrangement. (1) In addition to the parent-time schedules provided in Sections 81-9-302 and 81-9-304, the following advisory guidelines are suggested to govern a custody and parent-time arrangement between parents. (2) A…

81-9-203. Custody and parent-time proceedings -- Requirements for parenting plan. (1) In a custody or parent-time proceeding that is not a divorce action, the court may require the parents to attend the mandatory educational course described in Section 81-4-105. (2)(a) In a proce…

81-9-204. Custody and parent-time of a minor child -- Custody factors -- Preferences. (1) In a proceeding between parents in which the custody and parent-time of a minor child is at issue, the court shall consider the best interests of the minor child in determining any form of c…

81-9-205. Presumption of joint legal custody -- Joint custody factors -- Order for joint custody. (1) The court may order joint legal custody or joint physical custody or both joint legal custody and joint physical custody if: (a) one or both parents have filed a parenting plan a…

81-9-206. Determination of parent-time schedule -- Parent-time factors. (1) If the parties are unable to agree on a parent-time schedule, the court may: (a) establish a parent-time schedule; or (b) order a parent-time schedule described in Part 3, Parent-time Schedules. (2) There…

81-9-207. Supervised parent-time. (1) As used in this section: (a) "Abuse" means the same as that term is defined in Section 80-1-102. (b) "Abuse" includes an offense described in: (i) Section 76-5-109, child abuse; (ii) Section 76-6-109.2, aggravated child abuse; (iii) Section 7…

81-9-208. Modification or termination of a custody or parent-time order -- Noncompliance with a parent-time order -- Denial of access due to investigation. (1) The court has continuing jurisdiction to make subsequent changes to modify: (a) custody of a minor child if there is a s…

81-9-208. Modification or termination of a custody or parent-time order -- Noncompliance with a parent-time order. -- Denial of access due to investigation. (1) The court has continuing jurisdiction to make subsequent changes to modify: (a) custody of a minor child if there is a …

81-9-208. Modification or termination of a custody or parent-time order -- Noncompliance with a parent-time order. -- Denial of access due to investigation. (1) The court has continuing jurisdiction to make subsequent changes to modify: (a) custody of a minor child if there is a …

81-9-209. Notice of relocation -- Effect of relocation on parent-time schedule. (1) As used in this section, "relocation" means moving 150 miles or more from the residence of the other parent. (2) The relocating parent shall provide written notice to the other parent at least 60 …

81-9-301. Definitions for part. As used in this part: (1) "Juneteenth National Freedom Day" means the day on which the Juneteenth National Freedom Day holiday is celebrated in this state in accordance with Section 63G-1-301. (2) "Weekends" include, for a parent-time schedule unde…

81-9-302. Minimum schedule for parent-time for a minor child five to 18 years old. (1) The parent-time schedule in this section applies when establishing a parent-time schedule for a minor child who is five to 18 years old. (2) If the parties do not agree to a parent-time schedul…

81-9-302. Minimum schedule for parent-time for a minor child five to 18 years old. (1) The parent-time schedule in this section applies when establishing a parent-time schedule for a minor child who is five to 18 years old. (2) If the parties do not agree to a parent-time schedul…

81-9-303. Optional schedule for parent-time for a minor child five to 18 years old. (1)(a) The optional parent-time schedule in this section applies when establishing a parent-time schedule for a minor child who is five to 18 years old. (b) For purposes of calculating child suppo…

81-9-303. Optional schedule for parent-time for a minor child five to 18 years old. (1)(a) The optional parent-time schedule in this section applies when establishing a parent-time schedule for a minor child who is five to 18 years old. (b) For purposes of calculating child suppo…

81-9-304. Minimum schedule for parent-time for a minor child under five years old. (1) The parent-time schedule in this section applies when establishing a parent-time schedule for a minor child who is younger than five years old. (2) If the parties do not agree to a parent-time …

81-9-304. Minimum schedule for parent-time for a minor child under five years old. (1) The parent-time schedule in this section applies when establishing a parent-time schedule for a minor child who is younger than five years old. (2) If the parties do not agree to a parent-time …

81-9-305. Equal parent-time schedule. (1)(a) A court may order the equal parent-time schedule described in this section if the court determines that: (i) the equal parent-time schedule is in the minor child's best interest; (ii) each parent has been actively involved in the minor…

81-9-401. Definitions for part. As used in this part: (1) "District court" means the district court with proper jurisdiction over the minor child. (2) "Grandchild" means the minor child with respect to whom a grandparent is seeking visitation rights under this part. (3) "Grandpar…

81-9-402. Custody and visitation for individuals other than a parent -- Venue. (1)(a) In accordance with Section 80-2a-201, it is the public policy of this state that a parent retain the fundamental right and duty to exercise primary control over the care, supervision, upbringing…

81-9-403. Visitation rights of grandparents. (1) In accordance with the provisions and requirements of this section: (a) a grandparent has standing to bring an action requesting visitation in district court by petition; and (b) a grandparent may file a petition for visitation rig…

81-9-404. Exceptions to visitation by nonparent. This part may not be used to seek, obtain, maintain or continue custody of, or visitation with, a minor child who has been relinquished for adoption, or adopted in accordance with a court order.

81-9-501. Definitions for part. As used in this part: (1) "Custody evaluation" means a process in which a custody evaluator gathers and reports to a court information that a court would find relevant in making a decision regarding custody or parent-time that is in a minor child's…

81-9-502. Custody evaluator qualifications -- Roster of custody evaluators. (1)(a) To be a custody evaluator, an individual shall: (i) be licensed by the Division of Professional Licensing as a: (A) clinical social worker under Title 58, Chapter 60, Part 2, Social Worker Licensin…

81-9-503. Custody evaluation order -- Appointment of custody evaluator -- Removal of a custody evaluator. (1) A court may order a custody evaluation during a divorce, separation, or custody proceeding if: (a)(i) a party requests a custody evaluation; or (ii) the court makes speci…

81-9-504. Custody evaluator responsibilities -- Communication between a custody evaluator and parties. (1) A custody evaluator shall: (a) remain impartial; (b) disclose to the court and each party any conflicts of interest the custody evaluator has with either party; and (c) imme…