Utah

The rights of fathers in Utah have been established and preserved by the laws of the state. They pertain to paternity, custody and child support.

Paternity: Utah fathers rights allow you to request paternity testing when you think a child might be yours. The court will order testing, and if you are determined to be the father, you will have equal rights with the mother regarding rising the child or placing it for adoption.

Custody: You have the right to seek custody of your minor children. You can ask for sole or joint physical custody or legal custody that secures your right to ongoing, scheduled visitation with your kids. Any legal custody gives you the right to be involved in major decisions regarding the lifestyle, education, religion, extra-curricular activities and medical care of your children.

Child Support: If you are ordered to pay child support, your fathers rights in Utah give you the option to ask that the payment amount be lowered if your finances decrease or the mothers increases. If her financial state is better than yours, you can also ask to receive child support from her if you have sole or joint physical custody.

These are your Utah fathers rights. To secure the benefits of them, it may be necessary to hire a lawyer with a track record of fighting for fathers rights in Utah.