The Appellate Group

In re K.M.

In re K.M., 2025 UT App 17 (Mortensen, J.)

Family Law

The Utah Court of Appeals held:

  • Aunt’s petition for permanent guardianship should not have been granted, and Father’s petition to dissolve temporary guardianship should not have been denied. 
  • The court’s findings did not support a conclusion that Child could not be safely returned to Parents. 
  • Father substantially complied with the terms of a stipulated order, and, as a result, should have been reunited with Child.

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