Category: Adoptions
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Adoption Pre-Placement Evaluation in Utah
A home study, criminal history report, and child abuse registry check are important parts of the adoption pre-placement evaluation process in Utah. Before an adoption petition is finalized, a prospective…
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Adoption Petitions in Utah – Initial Filings
What are the location and timing requirements for filing adoption petitions in Utah? Utah Code 78B-6-105 governs venue (location), jurisdiction, and timing requirements for initial filing and notice of adoption…
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Terminating Parental Rights
How much detail do Utah courts require in a petition to terminate parental rights in context of a proposed adoption? Once finalized, an adoption serves to terminate the parental rights…