Paternity Law in Utah
This page covers paternity law as it applies in Utah — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what paternity protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern paternity in Utah
Utah state law
- Title 80 › Chapter 3 — Abuse, Neglect, and Dependency Proceedings › Part 4 — Adjudication, Disposition, and PermanencyUT 80 § 80-3-409
Cited in 3 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 78B › Chapter 6 — Particular Proceedings › Part 3 — ContemptUT 78B § 78B-6-315
Cited in 2 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 81 › Chapter 13 — Adoption › Part 2 — Adoption of a Minor ChildUT 81 § 81-13-202
Cited in 1 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 26B › Chapter 8 — Health Data, Vital Statistics, and Utah Medical Examiner › Part 1 — Vital StatisticsUT 26B § 26B-8-104
- Title 35A › Chapter 3 — Employment Support Act › Part 3 — Family Employment ProgramUT 35A § 35A-3-304
- Title 75 › Chapter 2 — Intestate Succession and Wills › Part 1 — Intestate SuccessionUT 75 § 75-2-103
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for paternity in Utah.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.