Verification in progress. Statute references on this page are being confirmed against current law by a licensed attorney. Use the official sources listed below for the authoritative text.
Key takeaways
- Comply completely; no contact with the petitioner.
- Request a hearing and gather evidence immediately.
- Ask the court to include specific parent-time provisions in any order.
Legal / educational information
Types
Utah has cohabitant abuse protective orders, child protective orders, and civil stalking injunctions, each with different standards and effects on custody. VERIFY: confirm the current statute text and section numbers with a licensed attorney before relying on this—Utah recodified its family-law statutes and section numbers have changed.
Legal / educational information
Responding
Read the order, note the hearing date, preserve texts and witnesses, and consult counsel. Violating a protective order is a crime regardless of the merits of the petition.
Frequently asked questions
It can include temporary custody terms until the hearing; the court then decides based on evidence. Appear and contest with documentation.
Sources
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