2006 Utah Code - 78-45-3 — Duty of man.

     78-45-3.   Duty of man.
     (1) Every father shall support his child and every child shall be presumed to be in need of the support of his father. Every man shall support his wife when she is in need.
     (2) Except as limited in a court order under Section 30-3-5, 30-4-3, or 78-45-7.15:
     (a) The expenses incurred on behalf of a minor child for reasonable and necessary medical and dental expenses, and other necessities are chargeable upon the property of both parents, regardless of the marital status of the parents.
     (b) Either or both parents may be sued by a creditor for the expenses described in Subsection (2)(a) incurred on behalf of minor children.

Amended by Chapter 161, 2000 General Session