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Utah Family Laws
There is a whole body of law addressing certain laws and procedures affecting families, such as marriage, divorce, and even certain criminal statutes.
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Welcome to FindLaw’s section covering the family laws of Utah, with authoritative descriptions of the law for non-attorneys in the Beehive State. This section includes articles on the rules for divorce, filing for a protective order, adopting a child, obtaining an abortion, and much more. Click on one of the links below to learn more Utah family laws.
Learn About Utah Family Laws
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Utah Divorce Laws
Overview of Utah’s divorce laws and procedures, including residency requirements, waiting periods, and the legal grounds for divorce (including “no fault”).
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Utah Child Abuse Laws
Summary of Utah’s child abuse laws, including a definition of what constitutes abuse, a list of professions considered mandatory reporters, and more.
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Utah Marital Property Laws
What every divorcing or separating couple in Utah needs to know about the state’s marital property laws, which determine who gets what after a split.
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Utah Child Custody Laws
The basics of Utah’s child custody laws and how courts determine these cases, including the legal meaning of “the child’s best interests and visitation rules.
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Utah Child Support Guidelines
General summary of Utah’s child support guidelines and how courts determine the proper amount of child support, including descriptions of legal terms.
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Utah Adoption Laws
Basics of Utah’s laws and procedures regarding the adoption process, including who is eligible to adopt and the age which a child may decide on the adoption.
Utah Family Law Articles
- How To Change Your Name and Gender Marker in Utah
- Utah Abortion Laws
- Utah Adoption Laws
- Utah Annulment and Prohibited Marriage Laws
- Utah Child Abuse Laws
- Utah Child Custody Laws
- Utah Child Support Guidelines
- Utah Civil Statute of Limitations Laws
- Utah Divorce Laws
- Utah Family Law on Domestic Violence
- Utah Legal Ages Laws
- Utah Marital Property Laws
- Utah Marriage Age Requirements Laws
- Utah Marriage License and Blood Test Requirements
- Utah Prohibited Consensual Sexual Activity Laws
- Utah Protective Orders Laws
- Utah Stalking Laws
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