Q: In Utah are you required to turn over financials in a grandparent visitation case?
I don't want opposing side to know I'm almost out of money to keep fighting for visitation.
A:
Short answers, based on the following, applicable rule, are sort of, maybe, and yes, unless you seek a discovery protective order (which will cost even more money and may not be granted).
This is from Rule 26.1, Utah Rules of Civil Procedure https://www.utcourts.gov/rules/view.php?type=urcp&rule=26.1:
(2) In cases where assets are not at issue, such as paternity, modification, and grandparents’ rights, a party must only serve:
(A) the party’s last three current paystubs and the previous year tax return;
(B) six months of bank and profit and loss statements if the party is self-employed; and
(C) proof of any other assets or income relevant to the determination of a child support award.
The court may require the parties to complete a full Financial Declaration for purposes of determining an attorney fee award or for any other reason. Any party may by motion or through the discovery process also request completion of a full Financial Declaration.
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