Legal Question in Family Law in Utah

child custody

I would like to have my 16 year old granddaughter move in with me until she is 18. There is alot of emotional abuse; but no physical abuse in her home. What steps would I need to take in my state to accomplish this?


Asked on 1/10/08, 10:10 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Alvin Lundgren Alvin R. Lundgren, L.C.

Re: child custody

You need either the written approval of the current custodial parent together with a new order from the court; or file a petition to amend the divorce decree, appoint a custodial evaluator and then get a court order.

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Answered on 1/10/08, 10:28 am


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