In Utah, mothers have equal rights to fathers regarding their children. Here's a summary:

• Equal Rights: Utah law does not favor mothers or fathers in custody or parenting time determinations.

• Child's Best Interests: The primary consideration in all custody and parenting time decisions is the child's best interests.

• Joint Custody: Utah law favors joint custody arrangements, meaning both parents share in major decision-making for the child (education, medical care, religion).

• Physical Custody: This refers to where the child primarily lives. Courts consider factors like the child's age, the parents' ability to cooperate, and the child's relationship with each parent.

• Parenting Time: Both parents have the right to spend quality time with their child. Courts aim to create a parenting time schedule that maximizes the child's contact with both parents while minimizing disruption to the child's life.

• Child Support: The non-custodial parent (whether mother or father) is generally obligated to pay child support to the custodial parent to help support the child's financial needs.

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