Legal Question in Family Law in Utah

If I get divorced before the birth of my baby, does my ex-husband have any legal custody or visitation rights? I want to prevent that because he is abusive.


Asked on 5/27/10, 9:49 am

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

If you are divorced at the time the baby is born, you do not need to list a father on the birth certificate. Until there is a court order the father does not have any rights of visitation. It is then the duty of your ex to file for a paternity declaration. He would then have to pay child support.

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Answered on 5/27/10, 2:44 pm


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