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2022 Utah Code
Title 78B - Judicial Code
Chapter 15 - Utah Uniform Parentage Act
Part 1 - General Provisions
Section 103 - Scope -- Choice of law.

Universal Citation:
UT Code § 78B-15-103 (2022)
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78B-15-103. Scope -- Choice of law.
  • (1) This chapter applies to determinations of parentage in this state.
  • (2) The tribunal shall apply the law of this state to adjudicate the parent-child relationship. The applicable law may not depend upon:
    • (a) the place of birth of the child; or
    • (b) the past or present residence of the child.
  • (3) This chapter may not create, enlarge, or diminish parental rights or duties under other laws of this state.


Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session
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