Modify Parent Time Utah

Summary

In Utah, you can modify parent time due to substantial changes in circumstances like employment changes, relocation, or changes in the childs needs. File a Petition to Modify in the court where the decree was entered, serve the other parent, and attend a hearing. The judge may order mediation or a custody evaluation. If you have full custody, the other parent can contest the modification in court. For specific advice, consult a local attorney.

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I need some help regarding a modification for parent time
Hello ****! I'd be happy to assist you. Can you clarify the specific issue you're facing? Also, is it possible to know your location, as the law can vary depending on where you live.
My location is utah
Hello ****! In Utah, you can modify parent time if there are substantial changes in circumstances such as:
- Change in employment
- Relocation
- Change in the child's needs
Would you like to know more about the process for filing a modification?
Yes
Great! In Utah:
- File a Petition to Modify in court where decree was entered
- Serve the other parent
- Attend a hearing
- Judge may order mediation or a custody evaluation
For more specific advice, consult an attorney.
If I have full custody does the other parent have to agree with a parent time modification?
In Utah, if you have full custody, the other parent doesn't necessarily have to agree with a parent time modification. However, they have the right to contest it in court. The court will then decide with the child's best interest in mind.
Can you help me phrase something for a legal document?
Of course, ****! I'd be happy to assist you. Could you please provide me with some details about the specific clause or statement you need help phrasing for your legal document?
I am concerned about my child’s safety when being with his father and would like to terminate over night visits in all circumstances, visitation changed to once a week during the week from *:*-*:*
Sure, ****. Here's a potential phrasing: "Due to significant concerns about our child's safety during overnight visits, I propose to modify the current visitation schedule. The new arrangement would limit the father's visitation to one weekday per week, specifically from *:* pm to *:* pm."
Thank you!
You're welcome, ****! If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask. Remember, it's always best to consult with a local attorney for specific advice.
Can you help me phrase something else?
Of course, ****! I'd be happy to assist you further. Could you please provide me with some details about the specific clause or statement you need help phrasing for your next legal document?
Due to safety concerns regarding my sons fathers alcoholism, state of his home, ability to treat medical needs, lack of relationship and inability to provide A safe environment.
Sure, ****. Here's a potential phrasing: "Given serious safety concerns due to the father's alcoholism, unsuitable home conditions, inability to meet our child's medical needs, lack of relationship, and failure to provide a safe environment, I am requesting a modification of the current parent time agreement."
Thank you!
You're welcome, ****! If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask. Remember, it's always best to consult with a local attorney for specific advice.
Can you help me phrase something?
Of course, ****! I'd be happy to assist you further. Could you please provide me with some details about the specific clause or statement you need help phrasing for your next legal document?
I want to be able to contact my child whenever needed, to pick up my child at any time from the father if needed and to deny visitation at any time if I see fit.
Sure, ****. Here's a potential phrasing: "I request the right to maintain contact with our child as necessary, retrieve our child from the father's care at any time if deemed necessary, and reserve the right to deny visitation if I believe it is in the child's best interest."
Thank yoy
You're welcome, ****! If you need further assistance or have any more questions, don't hesitate to ask. Remember, consulting with a local attorney for specific advice is always beneficial.
How do you phrase lack of taking scheduled parent time
Sure, ****. Here's a potential phrasing: "The father has consistently failed to exercise his scheduled parent time, leading to instability and inconsistency in our child's routine. I request a modification reflecting this lack of commitment to the agreed upon schedule."
Thank you
You're welcome, ****! If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask. Remember, for specific advice tailored to your situation, it's always best to consult with a local attorney.
The father has struggled with alcohol abuse for several years, he has dropped my son off clearly impaired and has been intoxicated around my son as well as exposed my son to intoxication by friends and family around him. There is a huge concern for his safety when in the care of his father. He has proven that he has no regard for our child’s health and well being. He continues to vape and smoke as well as does his partner even though our son has asthma and I have continually asked him to stop or not do it around him. He does not provide our son with the appropriate breathing treatments or inhalers I have asked him to get several times. He doesn’t attend any of our sons extra curricular activities or important appointments such as doctors visits.
I understand your concerns, ****. Here's a potential phrasing: "The father's longstanding issues with alcohol abuse pose a significant risk to our child's safety. His disregard for our child's health, especially in light of our child's asthma, and his failure to provide necessary medical treatments are deeply concerning. His absence from our child's activities and appointments further illustrates his neglect."
Thank you.
You're welcome, ****! If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to ask. Consult with a local attorney for specific advice tailored to your situation. It's always the best course of action.
Visitation is limited to whether or not the full custodial parent deems it safe depending on the fathers condition
That's correct, ****. As the custodial parent, you have the right to determine the safety of your child during visitations. However, it's important to remember that any changes made to the visitation schedule should be formalized through a court order to ensure legal enforceability. Would you like more information on how to proceed with this in Utah?
Yes
Great, ****. In Utah, to formally modify visitation:
- File a 'Petition to Modify' in the court where the decree was entered
- Serve the other parent
- Attend a hearing
- Judge may order mediation or a custody evaluation
Would you like the contact details of the nearest court in Utah?
Is there always a hearing when modifying parent time?
In Utah, a hearing is typically required for modifying parent time. However, if both parties agree on the changes, they can submit a stipulation to the court for approval without a hearing. Be sure to consult with a local attorney for accurate advice.