This is the section that outlines visitation for children 9-12 months. This one was not changed in last legislative session but the next section was dramatically changed. We can’t dispense legal advice but we believe it is absolutely worth looking at in determining how to approach on-going parent-time.
(2) If the parties do not agree to a parent-time schedule, the following schedule shall be considered the minimum parent-time to which the noncustodial parent and the child shall be entitled:
(c) for children nine months of age or older, but younger than 12 months of age:
(i) one eight hour visit per week to be specified by the noncustodial parent or court;
(ii) one three hour visit per week to be specified by the noncustodial parent or court;
(iii) eight hours on the holidays and in the years specified in Subsections 30-3-35(2)(f) through (i); and
(iv) brief telephone contact and other virtual parent-time, if the equipment is reasonably available, with the noncustodial parent at least two times per week, provided that if the parties cannot agree on whether the equipment is reasonably available, the court shall decide whether the equipment for virtual parent-time is reasonably available, taking into consideration:
(A) the best interests of the child;
(B) each parent’s ability to handle any additional expenses for virtual parent-time; and
(C) any other factors the court considers material;
Amended by Chapter 302, 2007 General Session




