Legal Question in Family Law in Utah

child joint custody

How do we establish legal joint custody of our 2 1/2 year old son born to a military mom in the State of Utah?


Asked on 4/08/07, 4:13 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Alvin Lundgren Alvin R. Lundgren, L.C.

Re: child joint custody

If both mother and father are listed on the birth certificate, then joint legal custody is automatic. If father was not named, then he must file a petition to determine paternity and take a paternity test. Thereafter the court will issue an order of paternity, and the father's name will be added to the birth certificate.

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Answered on 4/08/07, 10:33 pm


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