2006 Utah Code - 30-2-10 — Homestead rights -- Custody of children.

     30-2-10.   Homestead rights -- Custody of children.
     Neither the husband nor wife can remove the other or their children from the homestead without the consent of the other, unless the owner of the property shall in good faith provide another homestead suitable to the condition in life of the family; and if a husband or wife abandons his or her spouse, that spouse is entitled to the custody of the minor children, unless a court of competent jurisdiction shall otherwise direct.

Amended by Chapter 122, 1977 General Session

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