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In your dashboard, choose the New Document button > scroll down and choose to Create Blank Document. You’ll be redirected to the editor.

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What is the New Child Custody Law in Utah? Utahs new child custody law, which went into effect on May 1, 2021, is called the Equal Parent-Time Schedule. This law allows parents to share equal physical custody of their children unless there is a reason why this would not be in the childrens best interests.
A parent who wants to relocate with the children must file a Petition to Modify Custody in addition to sending a Notice of Relocation.
Court filing fees The filing fee for child custody lawyers in Utah is $360. There may be additional fees for serving papers, uploading documents online, and more. All in all, the cost in Utah for a custody case is around $400 on average.
The court will consider the childs wishes to the extent that the child is sufficiently mature to express reasoned and independent preferences as to the parenting time schedule. Usually the court will not consider childs preference unless the child is at least 14 years old.
In Utah, the court will usually not consider a childs preference unless they are 14. However, the childs preferences are not the only factor the court finds. The judge may place more weight on the childs wishes if they are 16 or older.
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In Utah, parent-time rights for fathers are acknowledged and respected. The court, when determining custody, doesnt favor any parent based on gender. They look at factors like the fathers involvement in raising the child, the childs preference, and parents ability to co-parent.
Before granting joint custody, the court will consider the ability of the parents to make decisions together and work together in favor of their childrens interests. Joint custody is granted if both parents have played a role in raising their children before the divorce.

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