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Know the Laws - By State
Please see below for state-specific laws that might be useful for victims and survivors of domestic violence. This information is written in a Q & A format and is meant to provide you with easy-to-understand information. You can also reach us at our Email Hotline if you have more specific questions.
Information about protective orders due to domestic violence, protective orders due to dating violence, protective orders due to sexual assault, stalking injunctions, child protective orders, and workplace violence protective orders in Utah.
Information about custody in Utah.
This page has some general information (not state-specific) about when one parent takes a child out of the state or country without the other parent’s consent.
Basic divorce information in Utah.
Information about housing-related protections for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
Information about crimes the abuser may have committed in Utah and victim assistance programs.
If you are a victim of domestic violence, it may be illegal for the abuser to buy or have a gun.
You may have a right to sue an abuser for medical costs, lost wages, and to recover your property.
