Title 81, Title 81: Utah Domestic Relations Code

81-8-705. Direct request. (1) A petitioner may file a direct request seeking establishment or modification of a support order or determination of parentage of a child. In the proceeding, the law of this state applies. (2) A petitioner may file a direct request seeking recognition…

81-8-706. Registration of convention support order. (1) Except as otherwise provided in this part, a party who is an individual or a child support services agency seeking recognition of a convention support order shall register the order in this state as provided in. Part 6, Regi…

81-8-707. Contest of registered convention support order. (1) Except as otherwise provided in this part, Sectionsthroughapply to a contest of a registered convention support order. 81-8-605 81-8-608 (2) A party contesting a registered convention support order shall file a contest…

81-8-708. Recognition and enforcement of registered convention support order. (1) Except as otherwise provided in Subsection, a tribunal of this state shall recognize and enforce a registered convention support order. (2) (2) The following grounds are the only grounds on which a …

81-8-709. Partial enforcement. (1) If a tribunal of this state does not recognize and enforce a convention support order in its entirety, the tribunal shall enforce any severable part of the order. (2) An application or direct request may seek recognition and partial enforcement …

81-8-710. Foreign support agreement. (1) Except as otherwise provided in Subsectionsand, a tribunal of this state shall recognize and enforce a foreign support agreement registered in this state. (3) (4) (2) An application or direct request for recognition and enforcement of a fo…

81-8-711. Modification of convention child support order. (1) A tribunal of this state may not modify a convention child support order if the obligee remains a resident of the foreign country where the support order was issued unless: the obligee submits to the jurisdiction of a …

81-8-712. Personal information -- Limit on use. Personal information gathered or transmitted under this part may be used only for the purposes for which it was gathered or transmitted.

81-8-713. Record in original language -- English translation. A record filed with a tribunal of this state under this part shall be in the original language and, if not in English, shall be accompanied by an English translation.

81-8-801. Definitions for part -- Grounds for rendition. (1) As used in this part, "governor" includes an individual performing the functions of governor or the executive authority of a state covered by this chapter. (2) The governor of this state may: demand that the governor of…

81-8-802. Conditions of rendition. (1) Before making demand that the governor of another state surrender an individual charged criminally in this state with having failed to provide for the support of an obligee, the governor of this state may require a prosecutor of this state t…

81-8-901. Uniformity of application and construction. (1) This chapter is a uniform act. (2) In applying and construing this chapter, consideration shall be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to this uniform law's subject matter among states that enac…

81-8-902. Transitional provision. This chapter applies to proceedings begun on or after July 1, 2015: (1) to establish a support order or determine parentage of a child; or (2) to register, recognize, enforce, or modify a prior support order, determination, or agreement, whenever…

81-9-101. Definitions for chapter. As used in this chapter: (1) "Abuse" means the same as that term is defined in Section. 80-1-102 (2) "Coercive control" means an individual's pattern of behavior that, intentionally or in effect, unreasonably interferes with another individual's…

81-9-102. Expedited Parent-time Enforcement Program. (1) As used in this section: "Mediator" means a person who: is qualified to mediate parent-time disputes under criteria established by the Administrative Office of the Courts; and agrees to follow billing guidelines established…

81-9-103. Mandatory parenting course for parties in a divorce or parentage action. (1) The Judicial Council shall approve and implement: a mandatory parenting course in all judicial districts for married parties in a divorce action determining issues of child custody and parent-t…

81-9-104. Expert evidence -- Violence or abuse findings -- Child relationship and reunification -- Court-ordered mental health treatment. (1) As used in this section: "Child custody proceeding" means a civil proceeding between the parents of a minor child that involves the care o…

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 Sectionsand, the following advisory guidelines are suggested to govern a custody and parent-time arrangement between parents. 81-9-302 81-9-304 (2) A …

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

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: one or both parents have filed a parenting plan as de…

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: establish a parent-time schedule; or order a parent-time schedule described in Part 3, Parent-time Schedules. (2) There is a pr…

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

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: custody of a minor child if there is a showi…

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: custody of a minor child if there is a show…

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: custody of a minor child if there is a show…

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) 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. For purposes of calculating child support, the…

81-9-303. Optional schedule for parent-time for a minor child five to 18 years old. (1) 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. For purposes of calculating child support, the…

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 court may order the equal parent-time schedule described in this section if the court determines that: the equal parent-time schedule is in the minor child's best interest; each parent has been actively involved in the minor child's lif…

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) In accordance with Section, 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, and educati…

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

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. [object Object] (1) To be a custody evaluator, an individual shall: be licensed by the Division of Professional Licensing as a: clinical social worker under Title 58, Chapter 60, Part 2, Social Worker Licensing Act; psychologist under Title 58, Chapter 61, Psychologist …

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 party requests a custody evaluation; or the court makes specific findings…

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

81-10-101. Definitions for chapter. As used in this chapter: (1) "Adult" means an individual who is at least 18 years old or is an emancipated minor child. (2) "Caretaking authority" means the right to live with and care for a child on a day-to-day basis. "Caretaking authority" i…