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What You Need To Know About Child Custody For Unmarried Parents In Utah

Unmarried couples can create their own custody arrangements without going through a contested court proceeding. Emy A Cordano a family law attorney in Salt Lake City, can help with this process. Contact the family law firm today for a case review: 801-804-5152.<br>

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What You Need To Know About Child Custody For Unmarried Parents In Utah

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  1. What You Need To Know About Child Custody For Unmarried Parents In Utah

  2. Utah has far fewer unwed births than most other states—only 19%–but they still affect a large number of people. Because of the prevalence of unmarried births, it is important to consider the rights of both parents when children are born out of wedlock. some of your essential rights as a parent under Utah law.

  3. Primary Custody Falls To The Mother Mothers have a natural right to their child because of the birthing process. As a result, the mother’s rights are automatically superior to the father and any other person that may be involved in the child’s life. The father only gains rights by taking legal action to obtain those rights. He must do this by establishing paternity. If the father takes no action, the mother will automatically have both legal and physical custody of the child.

  4. Establishing Paternity In Utah Establishing paternity is essential because without it the father will not have any rights to the child. This includes being able to set custody or visitation.

  5. The child will also not have any of the following rights regarding the father: Inheritance rights Health insurance benefits Social Security insurance benefits Inheritance rights

  6. Child Custody And Taxes For Unwed Parents Only one parent can claim a child as a dependent for tax purposes if they are unmarried. The person that claims the child on their taxes can change yearly. Many parents will work out a plan to use this tax benefit.

  7. Getting Legal Help As An Unmarried Couple Unmarried couples can create their custody arrangements without going through a contested court proceeding. When you need a Salt Lake City family law attorney, contact Emy A. Cordano at Emy A. Cordano, Attorney at Law.

  8. Contact To Emy A. Cordano, Attorney at Law Address: 6465 S 3000 E, Suite 103 Salt Lake City, UT 84121 Phone: 801-804-5152 Website: https://www.cor-law.com/contact-us.html

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