Legal Question in Family Law in Utah

what age can a child choose who to live with in the state of utah


Asked on 10/07/10, 10:50 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Cory Wall Cory R. Wall, Attorney at Law, P.C.

18, when the child becomes an adult. Until then, the child never has an absolute right to make that choice. The court's "may" consider the wishes of a child who is at least 16 years of age but is not bound the child's wishes. A change of custody is generally made following the filing of a petition to modify the custody order which can result in there being a custody evaluation in connection with the litigation.

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Answered on 10/12/10, 12:18 pm


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