Current through the 2024 Fourth Special Session
Section 81-4-404 - Allegations of child abuse or child sexual abuse in a divorce proceeding - Investigation(1) When an allegation of child abuse or child sexual abuse is made in a divorce proceeding, or a request for modification of a divorce decree, that implicates a party, the court, after making an inquiry, may order that an investigation be conducted by the Division of Child and Family Services in accordance with Title 80, Chapter 2, Child Welfare Services, and Title 80, Chapter 2a, Removal and Protective Custody of a Child.(2) A final award of custody or parent-time may not be rendered until a report on that investigation, consistent with Section 80-2-1005, is received by the court.(3) The Division of Child and Family Services shall conduct an investigation described in Subsection (1) within 30 days of the court's notice and request for an investigation.(4) In reviewing a report described in Subsection (2), the court shall comply with Sections 78A-2-703, 78A-2-705, and 78B-15-612.Renumbered from § 30-3-5.2 and amended by Chapter 366, 2024 General Session ,§ 130, eff. 9/1/2024.Amended by Chapter 335, 2022 General Session ,§ 9, eff. 9/1/2022.Amended by Chapter 267, 2014 General Session ,§ 1, eff. 5/13/2014.Amended by Chapter 223, 2012 General Session ,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2013.Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session