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Mediation is required in most civil cases in district court if a "responsive pleading" ? such as an answer or counterclaim to a complaint or petition ? is filed. The judge can also refer parties to mediation to try to resolve specific issues in a case.

The court will consider the child's wishes to the extent that the child is sufficiently mature to express reasoned and independent preferences as to the parenting time schedule. Usually the court will not consider child's preference unless the child is at least 14 years old.

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.

Can a Parent Legally Keep a Child from the Other Parent in Utah? Generally, the answer would be no so long as there is a custody order or agreement in place. If there is no custody order or if your child is under your control and custody, then you can keep the child from the other parent.

There is established a mandatory domestic mediation program to help reduce the time and tensions associated with obtaining a divorce. If, after the filing of an answer to a complaint of divorce, there are any remaining contested issues, the parties shall participate in good faith in at least one session of mediation.

Technically, ing to Utah Law, the ?desires of a child 14 years of age or older shall be given added weight but is not the single controlling factor.? Again, 14 and above, the court may consider the preference of children and what they have to say, but even that will be the exception and not the normal case.