Utah legal term
Separated in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Separated” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Utah criminal code.
What does “Separated” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Separated" means a couple who have had their marriage solemnized under Section 81-2-305 or 81-2-407 and who are not living in the same residence. (Utah Code Ann. § 77-36-1)
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