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
- Minimum schedules vary by the child's age.
- The optional increased schedule adds a weeknight overnight and extended weekends.
- Holiday and summer rotations are also spelled out.
Legal / educational information
The schedules
Utah statute sets a minimum schedule for children under five (graduated by age) and a separate minimum schedule for children five to eighteen, plus an optional increased schedule available when the parent has been actively involved and can facilitate school attendance. 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
Requesting more
Nothing stops a court from ordering more than the minimum; the statutory schedules are floors. Attach the schedule you want to your parenting plan.
Frequently asked questions
Generally alternating weekends, a weekday evening, holidays, and extended summer time; the exact hours are in statute. Verify the current text on the Utah Courts parent-time page.
Sources
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