Utah § 81-3-110 - Homestead rights -- Custody of a minor child.
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§ 81-3-110. Homestead rights -- Custody of a minor child.
81-3-110. Homestead rights -- Custody of a minor child.
| (1) | A married individual may not remove the individual's spouse or minor child from the homestead without the consent of the individual's spouse, unless the owner of the property shall in good faith provide another homestead suitable to the condition in life of the family. |
| (2) | If a married individual abandons the individual's spouse, the individual's spouse is entitled to the custody of a minor child, unless a court with jurisdiction orders otherwise. |
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 366, 2024 General Session
Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 81-3-110 ("Homestead rights -- Custody of a minor child.") is part of the Utah Code, the codified statutory law of Utah. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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