Summary
To modify a custody arrangement in Utah, your son must file a petition to modify custody, citing significant changes such as the child starting school. He should include documents like the Petition to Modify Custody, Affidavit or Declaration supporting the petition, Proposed Parenting Plan, Notice of Hearing, and Proof of Service. Filing pro se involves obtaining forms from the family courts website or courthouse, completing them accurately, and serving the other parent. The court will consider the childs best interests, including stability and schooling. Access forms online or at the Salt Lake County family court.Full Conversation
My son has a five * */2 year old daughter who will be starting school in the fall. S of now the custody arrangement from the judge is one week with Dad and one week with Mom. Mom lives * minutes away. My son wants to have full physical custody of her before school starts.
****, for your son to modify the existing custody arrangement, he may need to file a petition to modify custody in the family court. The court will consider the child's best interests, including stability, schooling, and each parent's ability to care for the child.
Has there been any significant change in circumstances that would justify a change in the custody arrangement?
She will be starting school this fall. My son lives in salt lake county Utah and the mother lives in Tooele Utah.
To modify the custody arrangement, your son will need to demonstrate a significant change in circumstances. Starting school can be considered a significant change. Your son should file a petition to modify custody, highlighting the child's best interests, stability, and the benefits of living closer to her school.
Would you like information on the family court in Salt Lake County where he can file the petition?
What exactly would he have to file for this potion? Please include all documents needed
To file for a modification of custody, your son will need to submit specific documents to the family court. Generally, these include:
- Petition to Modify Custody
- Affidavit or Declaration supporting the petition
- Proposed Parenting Plan
- Notice of Hearing
- Proof of Service
Would you like to know more about the family court in Salt Lake County where these documents can be filed?
How would he file the petition if he is pro se
If your son is filing the petition pro se (without an attorney), he should follow these steps:
- Obtain the necessary forms from the family court's website or courthouse.
- Complete the forms accurately, ensuring all required information is included.
- File the forms with the family court and pay any applicable filing fees.
- Serve the other parent with the filed documents as required by the court.
Would you like details on the family court in Salt Lake County?
Provide all necessary documents needed
For your son to file a petition to modify custody pro se, he will need the following documents:
- Petition to Modify Custody
- Affidavit or Declaration Supporting Petition
- Proposed Parenting Plan
- Notice of Hearing
- Proof of Service
Would you like more information on the family court in Salt Lake County where he can file these documents?
Can you provide the documents in PDF format
I'm sorry, but I can't provide the documents in PDF format. Your son can obtain the necessary forms from the Salt Lake County family court's website or the courthouse. These forms include:
- Petition to Modify Custody
- Affidavit or Declaration Supporting Petition
- Proposed Parenting Plan
- Notice of Hearing
- Proof of Service
Would you like details on how to access these forms online or at the courthouse?
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