Venue for a judicial proceeding to adjudicate parentage is in the county of this state in which:

(1) the child resides or is found;

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Terms Used In Utah Code 78B-15-605

  • Alleged father: means a man who alleges himself to be, or is alleged to be, the genetic father or a possible genetic father of a child, but whose paternity has not been determined. See Utah Code 78B-15-102
  • Child: means an individual of any age whose parentage may be determined under this chapter. See Utah Code 78B-15-102
  • Probate: Proving a will
  • State: means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, any territory, Native American Tribe, or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. See Utah Code 78B-15-102
(2) the respondent resides or is found if the child does not reside in this state; or
(3) a proceeding for probate or administration of the presumed or alleged father‘s estate has been commenced.