Family Court Amendments

Summary

The bill lets Utah family courts order one party to pay the other’s costs, attorney fees and witness fees when the requesting party lacks resources and the fees are reasonable and necessary. It defines “coercive control” and requires courts to consider it, along with evidence of abuse, when deciding child custody or parent‑time. It also establishes qualifications, a roster, and procedures for court‑ordered custody evaluations to help judges determine the best interests of children.

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