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Legal Information: Utah

Utah Custody

Laws current as of
July 19, 2023

WomensLaw is in the process of creating a Utah-specific Custody section. Please check back in the end of 2024. For now, you can find general custody information on our website and some additional resources and information below.

If I move to a new state, can I transfer my child custody case there?

After a final custody order is issued, there may come a time when you and your children move to a different state. For information about how to request to transfer the custody case to a new state, please go to the Transferring a custody case to a different state section in our general Custody page. However, it’s important to keep in mind that you may likely first need to get permission from the court or from the other parent to move your children out of state. Please talk to a lawyer to make sure your plans to move don’t violate your custody order or your state’s parental kidnapping laws.

Where can I find information about custody in Utah?

The Utah State Courts website provides:

Utah Legal Services has information about custody and parentage, such as what types of custody there are in Utah, grandparent visitation rights, and more.