Legal Question in Family Law in Utah

Re: Leaving the State before a divorce

As long as you are married you can take the child. However, you cannot unreasonably deny your husband access to his child. If you are only staying in Fl for a couple of weeks, and do return, then you can tell him after you leave. If he has been physically abusive you can seek shelter through any one of the Women's shelters. Your child can stay with you. In cases of abuse, you do not need to tell your husband where you are, but you need to let him know that the child is safe - which can be done through a third party. If he has been abusive, please contact a women's shelter. They can advise you of what to do.