Section 35.5 – Minimum schedule for parent-time for child under five years old.
Effective 5/4/2022 30-3-35.5. Minimum schedule for parent-time for child under five years old. (1) The parent-time schedule in this section applies to a child who is younger than five years old. (2) If the parties do not agree to a parent-time schedule, the schedules in Subsections (3) through (8) are considered the minimum parent-time to […]
Section 36 – Special circumstances.
30-3-36. Special circumstances. (1) When parent-time has not taken place for an extended period of time and the child lacks an appropriate bond with the noncustodial parent, both parents shall consider the possible adverse effects upon the child and gradually reintroduce an appropriate parent-time plan for the noncustodial parent. (2) For emergency purposes, whenever the […]
Section 37 – Relocation.
Effective 5/12/2020 30-3-37. Relocation. (1) For purposes of this section, “relocation” means moving 150 miles or more from the residence of the other parent. (2) The relocating parent shall provide 60 days advance written notice of the intended relocation to the other parent. The written notice of relocation shall contain statements affirming the following: (a) […]
Section 38 – Expedited Parent-time Enforcement Program.
Effective 9/1/2022 30-3-38. Expedited Parent-time Enforcement Program. (1) There is established an Expedited Parent-time Enforcement Program in the third judicial district to be administered by the Administrative Office of the Courts. (2) As used in this section: (a) “Mediator” means a person who: (i) is qualified to mediate parent-time disputes under criteria established by the […]
Section 39 – Mediation program.
30-3-39. Mediation program. (1) There is established a mandatory domestic mediation program to help reduce the time and tensions associated with obtaining a divorce. (2) If, after the filing of an answer to a complaint of divorce, there are any remaining contested issues, the parties shall participate in good faith in at least one session […]
Section 11.2 – Appointment of counsel for child.
30-3-11.2. Appointment of counsel for child. If, in any action before any court of this state involving the custody or support of a child, it shall appear in the best interests of the child to have a separate exposition of the issues and personal representation for the child, the court may appoint counsel to represent […]
Section 11.3 – Mandatory educational course for divorcing parents — Purpose — Curriculum — Reporting.
Effective 5/4/2022 30-3-11.3. Mandatory educational course for divorcing parents — Purpose — Curriculum — Reporting. (1) The Judicial Council shall approve and implement a mandatory course for divorcing parents in all judicial districts. The mandatory course is designed to educate and sensitize divorcing parties to their children’s needs both during and after the divorce process. […]
Section 11.4 – Mandatory orientation course for divorcing parties — Purpose — Curriculum — Reporting.
Effective 5/4/2022 30-3-11.4. Mandatory orientation course for divorcing parties — Purpose — Curriculum — Reporting. (1) There is established a mandatory divorce orientation course for all parties with minor children who file a petition for temporary separation or for a divorce. A couple with no minor children is not required, but may choose to attend […]
Section 18 – Waiting period for hearing after filing for divorce — Exemption — Use of counseling and education services not to be construed as condonation or promotion.
Effective 5/8/2018 30-3-18. Waiting period for hearing after filing for divorce — Exemption — Use of counseling and education services not to be construed as condonation or promotion. (1) Unless the court finds that extraordinary circumstances exist and otherwise orders, no hearing for decree of divorce may be held by the court until 30 days […]
Section 32 – Parent-time — Definitions — Considerations for parent-time — Relocation.
Effective 5/4/2022 30-3-32. Parent-time — Definitions — Considerations for parent-time — Relocation. (1) As used in Sections 30-3-32 through 30-3-37: (a) “Child” means the child of divorcing, separating, or adjudicated parents. (b) “Supervised parent-time” means parent-time that requires the noncustodial parent to be accompanied during parent-time by an individual approved by the court. (c) “Surrogate […]