Moving Away with a Child
Utah Code 81-9-209 — 60 days' written notice for a move of 150 miles or more
Relocation means moving 150 miles or more from the other parent's residence, and the relocating parent gives the other parent written notice at least 60 days before the move.
Who handles this in Utah: legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Utah directory.
- The notice affirms that the parent time schedule will be followed and that neither parent will interfere with the other's court ordered parent time.
- On a motion, or on its own, the court schedules a hearing to review the notice and make orders on the schedule and transportation costs.
- If the court finds the move is not in the child's best interest and the custodial parent moves anyway, it may order a change of custody.
Sources for this section (1)
- Utah Code 81-9-209 — Notice of relocation -- Effect of relocation on parent-time schedule
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Utah attorney.