Overnights are what decide child support in Utah: at 111 or more a year with each parent, the joint physical custody worksheet applies instead of the sole custody one. Build a schedule here and watch the count change as you move nights.
Most Utah parenting plans alternate major holidays each year. The schedule below reflects the typical alternating pattern — parents can modify this by agreement.
Utah law sets minimum parent-time schedules (for example, the alternating-weekend schedule and expanded options for children of different ages). Parents can agree to more time; the statutory schedule is the floor a court will apply if you don't.
Yes. If both parents agree, you can build a schedule that fits your family and put it in your parenting plan. A court will generally approve it as long as it meets Utah's minimums and serves the child's best interest.
The schedule determines each parent's overnights, and overnights determine which child support worksheet applies. Building your schedule first makes the support numbers more accurate.