Same Sex Family Law

Your Family Deserves the Same Protection — and the Same Precision.

Utah law treats same-sex marriage equally, but the paperwork behind parentage, adoption, and long pre-marriage relationships still needs careful handling. We make sure your rights are documented, not assumed.

Second-parent and step-parent adoption
Parentage and custody protection
Divorce, property division, and support
Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements

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What does a Utah same-sex family law matters attorney do for your case?

Where we practice: All Utah courts, statewide
Consultation: Free and confidential
Office: 1085 W 9000 S, Suite #300, West Jordan, UT
Phone: (385) 275-6812

Written by Bret Rawson, Founding Partner · J.D., Utah State BarLegally reviewed by Nate NelsonPublished January 15, 2025 · Last reviewed July 15, 2026

Securing parental rights

A birth certificate is not always enough. Adoption or an adjudication of parentage gives you an order that every state must recognize — the strongest protection available for non-biological parents.

Divorce and long relationships

Many couples built a life together for years before marriage. We gather the financial history that shows what was truly shared, so property division reflects the real relationship.

Time matters. Don't wait to call.

Evidence disappears, witnesses move, and statutes of limitation start ticking the moment something goes wrong. Talk to a Utah attorney today.

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Sources and Utah legal authority

1.Utah Code Title 30, Chapter 3 — DivorceUtah State Legislature
2.Utah Code Title 78B, Chapter 12 — Child Support ActUtah State Legislature
3.Utah Courts — Divorce, custody and parent-time resourcesUtah State Courts
4.Utah State Bar — Licensed attorney directoryUtah State Bar
5.Utah State Courts — Find a courtUtah State Courts

This page is general information about Utah law, not legal advice. Statutes and court rules change; confirm current text at the linked source or speak with a licensed Utah attorney about your situation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is same-sex divorce different in Utah?

The legal standards are the same, but questions of parentage and the length of a pre-marriage relationship can complicate property and custody. Those details matter and we document them carefully.

Do I need to adopt my own child?

If you are not a biological parent, a second-parent or step-parent adoption is often the strongest way to secure your legal rights, even when both names are on the birth certificate.

Can we use a prenuptial agreement?

Yes. Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements work the same way and are especially useful for couples who shared a life together long before marriage was available.

Where We Handle These Cases

Same-sex family law matters across Utah

Nelson Jones handles same-sex family law matters from our West Jordan office and in courthouses statewide. Choose your community below for local detail, or call (385) 275-6812 for a free, confidential review.

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Nelson Jones Legal represents Utahns in same-sex family law matters from the Wasatch Front to Washington County. Our roots are here, our team lives here, and our courtrooms are the same ones you drive past on your way to work. When you hire us, you hire neighbors who know the local judges, insurance adjusters, and opposing counsel — and who treat your case with the seriousness it deserves.

We proudly serve clients across West Jordan, Salt Lake City, St. George, Sandy, Draper, Riverton, Herriman, Ogden, Provo, Layton, Davis County, Utah County, and Washington County. Whether you live in a small Davis County neighborhood or run a business along the St. George corridor, our attorneys travel to you when it matters and stand beside you in every courtroom we enter.