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Though a 50-50 shared physical custody arrangement is possible, in most cases the child will live primarily with one parent during the week, with the other parent enjoying time with the child every other weekend.

In Utah, both parents must be financially responsible for their children. The amount they pay in joint custody child support depends on the custody arrangement, their income, and the number of children they are raising. Joint custody may reduce child support, but it isn't always the case.

A: Anyone (?Plaintiff?) can use Small Claims Court to sue another person or company (?Defendant?) for any reason as long as the claim is for $11,000 or less. A Small Claims Court judgment must be an amount of money; the judgment cannot order the Defendant to do something such as return personal property.

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.

With this arrangement, the children live with both parents. Both parents make important decisions about their children. Joint custody works best when both parents communicate well together. Joint legal custody means both parents work together to make decisions about major issues affecting the children.

If you want the court to change your decree you must show that there has been a material (important) and substantial (major) change in circumstances since the divorce decree was issued. The change could involve one or both parties or any children from the marriage.