Category: Adoptions
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Foster Care and Adoption in Davis County
Foster parents in Davis County play a critical role in providing care for children who, through no fault of their own, find themselves placed in the Utah foster care system.…
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Utah Adoption and Parental Rights Termination
Is a petition to terminate parental rights filed in the district court or juvenile court? A petition to terminate parental rights in Utah can be filed in either the district…
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Utah Single-Parent Adoptions Attorney
Utah adoption law allows for adoptions of a minor child by either married couples or by single parents. But Utah statutes place certain restrictions on the circumstances under which a…
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Open Adoptions & Postadoption Contact Agreements
Are postadoption contact agreements enforceable under Utah law? An open adoption agreement (often referred to formally as a postadoption contact agreement) can be enforceable under Utah law only in cases…
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Can a single parent adopt in Utah?
Utah law allows a single (unmarried) person to adopt a child. But there are some rules and limitations that can apply. Under Utah Code 78B-6-117 (2022), the general rule is…
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Davis County Step-Parent Adoptions
The process of adopting a step-child can secure formal legal recognition of the parent-child relationship that has developed over time. A biological parent may be deceased or may have drifted…
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Is notice to a biological parent required in minor stepparent adoptions?
The answer to this question will depend on the status of the biological parent’s rights. In a stepparent adoption, Utah law requires that notice be given to a biological parent…
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Notice to a Biological Parent in Adult Adoptions
Is notice or consent required in an adult adoption? In an adult adoption, Utah law provides for modified notice and service requirements, as well as specific consent rules. Prior Notice…
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Preplacement Adoptive Evaluations
The Utah Adoption Act, Utah Code section 78B-6-128, requires a home evaluation prior to placement of a child for adoption. It also provides exceptions under which this preplacement adoptive evaluation…