Utah Code § 78B-12-105

Current with legislation effective through 3/21/2024
Section 78B-12-105 - Duty of parents
(1) Every child is presumed to be in need of the support of the child's mother and father. Every mother and father shall support their children.
(2) Except as limited in a court order under Section 30-3-5, 30-4-3, or 78B-12-212:
(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.

Utah Code § 78B-12-105

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session .