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House approves measure letting courts weigh stay‑at‑home parenting in alimony awards
Summary
H.B. 244, which directs courts to consider the contributions and needs of stay‑at‑home parents among enumerated factors when awarding alimony, passed the Utah House 38–33; opponents warned it may invite litigation and lacks a clear definition of 'stay‑at‑home parent'.
The Utah House narrowly approved House Bill 244 on Feb. 27, adding an explicit factor for courts to consider the contribution of a stay‑at‑home parent when awarding alimony. Representative Stratton, the bill sponsor, said the measure simply adds one more enumerated consideration to help courts balance outcomes in divorces…
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