Utah child visitation laws are flexible, they allow the parents to fashion any custody or visitation arrangement that are in the best interests of the children. Child custody can be Sole Legal and Sole Physical or Joint Legal and Joint Physical or Joint Legal and Sole Physical. In Sole Legal and Sole Physical custody, one parent has the physical custody and the right to make important decisions about the children’s lives. The non custodial parent is allowed visitation rights with the children. The standard Utah child visitation schedule allows for weekly contact, alternating weekends, alternating holidays, and overnights for children five or older. Parents can customize the schedule to one that is appropriate for them and the kids. Schedules often vary depending on the age of the children and how far apart the parents live.
A Joint Legal and Joint Physical arrangement is one where both parents make important decisions about the children. Joint legal custody does not affect the physical residence of the children. Joint physical custody means that the parents share physical time with children who live in both homes. It is feasible only when the parents live in the same town or at least in the general area.
In Joint Legal and Sole Physical custody, though the important decisions regarding children’s lives are made jointly, the physical custody is with one parent. Utah child visitation laws grant the other party regular parent time. Parents can fashion any custody or visitation arrangement, but when they cannot agree the minimum visitation schedule is set by statute.
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