Utah Visitation Rights — Enforcing Your Right to See Your Child
When visitation is denied or interfered with, we help you enforce your court-ordered rights.
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Visitation — now formally called "parent time" in Utah — is a legally protected right once ordered by a court. When a custodial parent denies visitation, relocates without proper notice, or interferes with the relationship between a child and the other parent, there are real legal remedies available. Hepworth Legal helps parents enforce their parent-time rights and hold violating parties accountable.
What to Do When Visitation Is Denied
If the other parent is refusing or interfering with your court-ordered parent time, document every instance — dates, times, what was said, and who witnessed it. Keep all communications in writing. This documentation forms the foundation of an enforcement action. We file motions for contempt, seek makeup time, and pursue the most appropriate remedy based on the pattern of behavior.
Grandparent Visitation
Utah courts may grant grandparents visitation rights in certain circumstances, including when a parent is deceased or the grandparent has had a significant ongoing relationship with the grandchild. Grandparent visitation claims require showing that visitation is in the child's best interests. We represent grandparents and parents on both sides of these disputes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a custodial parent deny visitation if child support is unpaid?
No. Child support and parent time are separate legal obligations. A parent cannot withhold court-ordered parent time because the other parent has not paid child support. The proper remedy for unpaid support is an enforcement action — not denial of parent time.
What happens if I miss scheduled visitation?
Regularly missing parent time can affect future custody and modification proceedings. Courts may view a pattern of missed visits as evidence of disengagement. If circumstances prevent you from exercising parent time, document the reason and communicate with the other parent in writing.
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