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Utah House Approves Expanded ‘Parent Time’ Option for Some Noncustodial Parents
Summary
The Utah House passed HB35 on Feb. 13, creating an optional expanded "parent time" schedule that allows qualifying noncustodial parents to seek up to 145 overnight visits per year (up from about 110); an amendment to require being current on court-ordered payments failed.
The Utah House on Feb. 13 passed House Bill 35, a measure creating an alternative "parent time" schedule that would let some noncustodial parents seek up to 145 overnight visits a year. Representative Snow, the bill’s sponsor, said the change provides courts an additional, statutory option when deciding custody-related schedules and is intended to increase quality time between children and parents.
Supporters say the bill does not replace the existing minimum schedule in law but offers an expanded…
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