Legal Question in Family Law in Utah

If parents were never married, the child lives with mother, and no court orders granting custody rights are in place, can a father take their child out of state against the mother's wishes?


Asked on 12/19/09, 1:04 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Cory Wall Cory R. Wall, Attorney at Law, P.C.

No

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Answered on 12/24/09, 7:14 am
Alvin Lundgren Alvin R. Lundgren, L.C.

If the father is named on the birth certificate he has equal rights to the mother, and can take the child out of state. Court ordered custody rights are a necessity to determine what change in natural rights should occur.

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Answered on 12/24/09, 10:21 am


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