Utah adoption is governed by Utah Code Title 78B, Chapter 6. Here are the key provisions:
Residency: 0 months (Utah Code § 78B-6-110)
Court: District Court
Child Consent: Age 12+ (Utah Code § 78B-6-120)
Abandonment: 6 months no contact (Utah Code § 78B-6-119)
Termination: Can be included in adoption proceeding
Home Study: Typically waived for stepparents (Utah Code § 78B-6-128)
Timeline: Minor: 3-6 months | Adult: 4-8 weeks
Utah has 29 counties, each with its own District Court. Our documents are customized for your specific county's requirements.
We've helped 318+ families in Utah navigate these laws successfully.
Stepparent adoption in Utah at a glance
- Court
- District Court
- Residency before filing
- No minimum period
- Typical timeline
- 3-6 months
- Court filing fee
- $200-$350
- Child must consent at age
- 12
- Home study
- Usually waived for stepparents
- Utah families we've helped
- 318
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