Child Custody
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Custody and
parent-time plans that work for you and your child.
Family law cases can be complicated when children are involved. When negotiating child custody arrangements, the most important objective is to create an environment for children to thrive. Here at LKT Legal, we know how to do this without losing sight that parents also have needs and preferences. It is our job to stand up for your interests and help you assert your parental rights.
There are many factors that courts consider when making a custody decision that is in the best interest of the child. We take the time to sit with our clients and absorb the details of their unique family situation in order to provide the most effective legal representation possible.
We can help you with child custody in Park City, Salt Lake City, Heber City, Kamas and more.
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Understanding the Difference between Legal and Physical Custody
One of the most important decisions parents have to make when they go their separate ways is how to share custody of their child. Before making this decision, it’s crucial to understand the two different types of custody: Legal Custody and Physical Custody.
Physical Custody & Parent-Time
While there is no presumption with physical custody like there is with legal custody, Utah generally prefers that parents share physical custody of their children. However, joint physical custody does not often mean equal parent time and one parent is generally deemed the primary custodial parent despite the other having joint physical custody. There are also circumstances that warrant one parent having sole physical custody.
While our family law rules describe different parent-time schedules, sometimes those schedules will not meet your needs. Let LKT Legal review the various parent-time schedules with you to determine what is best for you and your child. If those schedules do not meet your needs, let us help you craft a schedule that does.
Child Support
In Utah, child support is primarily determined by the parties’ incomes and the number of overnights each parent has with their child. If you are seeking to collect child support, LKT Legal can help you hold your child’s other parent responsible for the financial needs of your child. If you have been asked to pay child support, LKT Legal will ensure your child support obligation complies or is consistent with the law, particularly if you are self-employed, have inconsistent income, or have other children to support.
Legal Custody
Legal custody refers to a parent's legal right to have a say in decisions about their child’s education, health care, religious upbringing and other important issues. Utah presumes joint legal custody is in a child’s best interest; but there are some exceptions to this presumption. Let our team evaluate your case to determine whether joint or sole legal custody is in your child’s best interest.