Utah Code § 81-4-404

Allegations of child abuse or child sexual abuse in a divorce proceeding --
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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 81-5-612.

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