Legal Question in Family Law in Utah

Ex-wife and I have "joint legal" custody of my 13 yr. old daughter. She was awarded "physical" custody. No major issues until recently. My daughter began living with me, due to domestic unrest between her mother and current husband. After attempting to transfer her to a Jr. High school in our outlined boundaries, which is about 3 miles away from both her previous school and mothers house, the ex-wife "lost it". She is now attempting to pull my daughter out of public school to "home-school" her. I have never agreed to this, and strongly believe this would be detrimental to my daughters education as well as her overall development. This has been expressed to her many times. She has another daughter she "home-schooled" who is now 22 yrs. old, w/ a 6th grade education. Do I have any legal rights in this decision? What can I do to ensure what's best for my daughter?


Asked on 2/19/13, 6:34 pm

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

You need to take custody of your daughter to the point where you can determine where she goes to school. Joint legal is not sufficient. You need primary physical custody. Based on your ex's history you have a good chance of success.

Call for a free consultation for more information. 801-876-4422.

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Answered on 2/19/13, 6:37 pm


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