Category: Davis County
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Davis County Step-Parent Adoptions
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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 out of the child’s life for a variety of reasons. Different circumstances may require different processes to finalize a step-parent adoption. But obtaining the legal…
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Adoption Pre-Placement Evaluation in Utah
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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 parent will need to submit an adoption evaluation assessing the prospective adoptive parent and the prospective adoptive home. Much of the evaluation remains the same…
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Adoption Petitions in Utah – Initial Filings
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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 petitions in Utah. This page presents only general information on these issues. For legal advice and for assistance in completing a successful adoption in Utah,…