Utah Child Custody Attorney
Of course, if a child is born out of wedlock, or when parents divorce, a custody order is necessary. Moreover, this ensures the child has stability and consistency in their visitation schedule. Also, it is important for parents who have a visitation schedule to learn about the child custody and visitation options that are available in Utah. Moreover, there are two types of child custody. First of all, legal custody, refers to which parent will have decision-making authority over the childs education, child care, discipline and other major decisions regarding the childs welfare. In addition, physical custody refers to with which parent the children will reside. Furthermore, parents may seek joint custody or sole custody. Custody determinations are complex. The courts consider a large variety of factors in determining what custody arrangement is in the best interest of the minor child. Furthermore, the family law attorneys at Schmidt Law Firm can assist you in navigating your child custody case.
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How is Utah visitation & Custody determined?
Utah courts are mostly concerned with the well-being of the children in considering Utah visitation orders. Though the parent’s conduct and situations are important, the courts will look at how each parents situation will effect the child. Often, the judge may ask a child who the child wants to live with, though if the judge thinks otherwise, he can order custody and visitation contrary to the child’s desires.
- Parents’ conduct & Standards
- Depth, quality & Nature of child-parent relationship
- Which parent is most willing to continue to let the other parent continue contact
- Which parent will most likely act in the child’s best interest
Parent-time / Visitation
If a child is born out of wedlock or parents are separating they must work together to file a parenting plan for their children. If the two parties cannot agree on a visitation schedule, the court will order one. These visitation schedules are considered court orders and are only alterable with another court order, otherwise both parents must ensure that the schedule is followed. If the custodial parent withholds parent-time, the noncustodial parent can receive further court orders to enforce parent-time orders. If it becomes serious, the court can hold the withholding parent in contempt of court and charge them a fine or even give them jail time.
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