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If the existing court order hasn't been changed, then it is illegal to deny the non-custodial parent visitation. Although it is rare for courts to completely deny visitation, if a court is satisfied that safety is an issue, the court can deny child visitation.

In Utah, the court will usually not consider a child's preference unless they are 14. However, the child's preferences are not the only factor the court finds. The judge may place more weight on the child's wishes if they are 16 or older.

Sole legal and sole physical Either parent can be awarded sole custody of the children. This means the children live with one parent and that parent makes major decisions about the children's lives. The non-custodial parent will usually have parent-time with the children.

It applies to a child from 5 years old to age 18. Under Utah Code 30-3-35, when the parents do not agree on a parent-time schedule, the court will issue a required schedule for parent-time in Utah. The court-ordered parent-time schedule is fully detailed to include the provisions below, among others.

How the papers can be served Mailing them to the last known address provided. Handing them to the person. Emailing them to the most recent email address provided. Leaving them at the person's office with a person in charge or in a receptacle meant for deliveries.

Under both the United States Constitution and the constitution of this state, a parent possesses a fundamental liberty interest in the care, custody, and management of the parent's children. A fundamentally fair process must be provided to parents if the state moves to challenge or interfere with parental rights.