Grandparent Visitation Rights Utah

Summary

In Utah, oral orders from a judge are generally enforceable and should be followed by a written order. Grandparents can petition for visitation rights if certain conditions are met. Violating a judges verbal order can lead to a restraining order. Consulting a family law attorney is advisable to understand your options and rights.

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My daughter sent me a civil, harassment, injunction, and everything on this was false. We had a virtual hearing because I contested it and the judge told me I can’t contact my daughter. It wasn’t in writing it was just verbal. My daughter stated she does not want my cell for my husband to contact her.
Hi ****, I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Can you please tell me in which state this happened? The law related to verbal orders by the judge varies from state to state.
This was in Utah
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, ****. In Utah, oral orders from a judge are generally enforceable. However, they should be followed by a written order. It's advisable to get legal help to understand your specific situation better.
She is keeping our grandkids from us
I'm sorry to hear that, ****. In Utah, grandparents can petition for visitation rights if certain conditions are met. It's recommended to consult with a family law attorney to understand your options better.
They are all Mormons and my daughters husband cheated on her and wanted to divorce until he found out how much he was going to lose and now they’re all together again it doesn’t even make sense
I'm sorry to hear about this complex family situation, ****. In Utah, if parents are deemed unfit or if it's in the best interest of the child, grandparents may have a chance at gaining visitation rights. Consulting with a local family law attorney would provide the best guidance.
So what happens if we go there or contact and then they can get a restraining order against us
If you violate the judge's verbal order, your daughter could potentially use it as evidence to secure a restraining order against you. It's crucial to follow the judge's instructions. Consult with a Utah attorney for specific advice.
Well, we’re not doing anything wrong. My daughter moved from Texas to Utah quit talking to us for no reason and now they’re acting like we’re the bad people and all we want to know was if she was OK because she quit contacting us and we don’t know why.
I understand your worries, ****. It's crucial to respect the court order. You could consult a Utah-based attorney to explore ways to legally reach out or check on your daughter, perhaps through a third party.
Her mother-in-law stated that she will contact us when she is ready, so why is the mother-in-law have a say in my daughter’s life?
The mother-in-law may be acting as an intermediary if your daughter has chosen not to communicate directly. It's advisable to speak with a Utah family law attorney to understand your legal options and rights in this situation.
I will not be contacting a lawyer in Utah because I don’t trust any of them. Thank you for your time.
I understand your concerns, ****. However, legal advice is crucial in complex situations. If you're uncomfortable with Utah lawyers, consider seeking advice from non-Utah lawyers who are familiar with Utah law. You could also research and learn about your rights as grandparents in Utah.
No, I guess I’ll just sit here and wait days weeks months years maybe she’ll call
I'm really sorry to hear that you're going through this, ****. It's a tough situation. Just remember, it's crucial to respect the court's orders. You may want to consider seeking advice from a counselor or mediator to help navigate these emotional challenges.