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Child Custody Topics
Child custody cases are usually complicated and involve many other legal subjects. While a good Utah child custody attorney can cut through the legal jargon for you, it might be a good idea to read up on the following child custody related issues.
Utah child custody cases can usually be the result of these other cases:
There is a difference between joint legal custody and joint physical custody.
It is important to note that joint physical custody and joint legal custody are different aspects of custody. In joint physical custody, which is also known as joint physical care, actual lodging and care of the child is shared according to a court-ordered custody schedule. In many cases, the term 'visitation' is no longer used in these circumstances. In joint legal custody, both parents share the ability to have access to educational, health, and other records, and have equal decision-making status where the welfare of the child is concerned.
Presumption Award Of Custody
(1) If a child custody dispute is between the parents, between agencies, or between third persons, the best interests of the child control. If the ... Read more >
Definition:
Physical custody refers to the right to live with the child.
Fixed visitation
Definition:
The court may order set dates and times for the non-custodial parent to visit the child.
Dependency
Definition:
The dependent spouse relied on the other for financial support during the marriage and is therefore now the only one eligible to receive child support.
If you live in the following cities and need an Child-Custody attorney you should contact
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American Fork
Bountiful
Brigham City
Cedar City
Clearfield
Draper
Kaysville
Layton
Lehi
Logan
Magna
Midvale
Ogden
Orem
Pleasant Grove
Provo
Riverton
Roy
Saint George
Salt Lake City
Sandy
South Jordan
Spanish Fork
Springville
Tooele
Vernal
West Jordan
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There is a difference between joint legal custody and joint physical custody.
