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Utah Code, Section 30-3-10.4

30-3-10.4. Modification or termination of order

(1) On the motion of one or both of the joint legal custodians the court may, after a hearing, modify an order that established joint legal custody if:

(a) the circumstances of the child or one or both custodians have materially and substantially changed since the entry of the order to be modified, or the order has become unworkable or inappropriate under existing circumstances; and

(b) a modification of the terms and conditions of the decree would be an improvement for and in the best interest of the child.

(2) The order of joint legal custody shall be terminated by order of the court if both parents file a motion for termination. At the time of entry of an order terminating joint legal custody, the court shall enter an order of sole legal custody under Section 30-3-10. All related issues, including visitation and child support, shall also be determined and ordered by the court.

(3) If the court finds that an action under this section is filed or answered frivolously and in a manner designed to harass the other party, the court shall assess attorney's fees as costs against the offending party.