Utah HB0303 amends family court procedures, focusing on child custody and parent-time decisions, mental health treatment, and custody evaluations.

Utah HB0303 amends family court procedures to enhance child custody and parent-time decisions. It defines terms such as "coercive control" and "psychological maltreatment." The bill addresses factors for awarding costs, attorney fees, and witness fees in family law proceedings. It provides a process for ordering mental health treatment in child custody cases, ensuring the safety and well-being of the child. Courts may consider evidence of coercive control when making custody or parent-time decisions.

Utah HB0303 amends family court procedures, focusing on child custody and parent-time decisions, mental health treatment, and custody evaluations.

Utah HB0303 amends family court procedures to enhance child custody and parent-time decisions. It defines terms such as "coercive control" and "psychological maltreatment." The bill addresses factors for awarding costs, attorney fees, and witness fees in family law proceedings. It provides a process for ordering mental health treatment in child custody cases, ensuring the safety and well-being of the child. Courts may consider evidence of coercive control when making custody or parent-time decisions.