Legal Question in Family Law in Utah

Legal Custody of child

I understand it means making legal decisions for religion, medical, education and also general well being of the child. What kind of control does the general well being part give to the parent with legal custody? What is determined as general well being?


Asked on 4/04/07, 12:04 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Alvin Lundgren Alvin R. Lundgren, L.C.

Re: Legal Custody of child

There is no strict definition of "general well being" and wide discretion is allowed, subject to review by a court if the other parent objects.

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Answered on 4/04/07, 12:11 pm


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