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CHILD CUSTODY

Protecting What Matters Most—Your Children

Child Custody Lawyers Serving the Salt Lake City, Park City, Provo, Ogden and Surrounding Utah Communities

Custody matters can be some of the most emotionally charged and complex aspects of family law. At JR Law Group, we work to create solutions that prioritize the well-being of your children while honoring your role as a parent. Whether you’re negotiating parenting time or facing a contested custody battle, we advocate for arrangements that are both fair and forward-looking.

Our Child Custody Services Cover:
• Legal and Physical Custody
• Parenting Plans
• Modifications of Custody Order
• Enforcement of Custody Agreements
• Relocation and Visitation Rights

Types of Child Custody:
There are two types of custody that will be addressed in a divorce or child custody proceeding: Legal Custody and Physical Custody.

Legal Custody: Refers to who will make decisions for your child around issues such as school, religion, medical, etc.​

Physical Custody: Refers to where your child physically resides or lives.​

Utah Child Custody

Child custody is one of the biggest stakes in a divorce proceeding. Divorce can be particularly harrowing when children are involved and deciding child custody becomes a critical priority. Having an experienced child custody lawyer by your side helps you understand your options and make decisions that are best for you and your family.

Child Custody Video Library

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Child Custody Overview

Provides an understanding of custody types in Utah and factors courts consider in custody decisions.

Right of First Refusal

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JR LAW GROUP’S PRACTICE AREAS

From prenuptial agreements to post-divorce modifications, JR Law Group represents clients throughout Utah in all types of family law matters.
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Award Winning Law Firm

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WE ARE READY TO HELP

JR Law Group has been recognized as one of the “10 Best Family Law Attorneys” in Utah. Firm Founder and Managing Partner, Jaclyn Robertson, has been practicing family law since 2005.

CALL: 801-297-8545

EMAIL: info@jrlawgroup.com

ADDRESS: 244 West 4860 South Salt Lake City, UT 84107

HOURS: Monday – Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM