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If a child is being cared for outside the parental home, has been neglected or abused, the courts may terminate parental rights. Similarly, if a parent willfully refuses or cannot provide for the child, they are likely to lose their parental rights.

The appointment of a guardian does not terminate a parent's rights. The legal parents of the minor retain some rights and responsibilities even if the court has ordered someone else to be the child's guardian. Parents retain the right to reasonable parent-time unless restricted by the court.

Under Utah Code Section 75-5-408(3), the court may appoint a temporary conservator to serve until further order of the court. There are no court forms for requesting an emergency or temporary guardian or temporary conservator.

Time to Respond The summons will say how many days the defendant has to respond. In most cases, if the defendant is served in Utah, they must file their answer within 21 calendar days after the date of service. If the defendant is served outside Utah, they must file an answer within 30 calendar days after service.

If a juvenile court already has jurisdiction over the child, file the Petition to Terminate Parental Rights upon Voluntary Relinquishment in that court. Otherwise, file the Petition in the county in which you reside. You will have to pay a fee when you file the forms.

Limited or full appointment You might have authority to make decisions about certain things, called a limited guardianship. Or you might have authority to make decisions about all aspects of the protected person's life, called a plenary or full guardianship.