§ 78B-7-121. Requirements for proceedings between the parents of a child.

(1) (a) As used in this section, "relevant proceeding" means a civil proceeding under this chapter: (i) between the parents of a child; (ii) that involves the care or custody of the child; and (iii) that concerns a protective order under this chapter. (b) "Relevant proceeding" does not include: (i) any child protective, abuse, or neglect proceeding; (ii) a juvenile justice proceeding; or (iii) any child placement proceeding in which a state, local, or tribal government, a designee of such a government, or any contracted child welfare agency or child protective services agency of such a government is a party to the proceeding. (2) In a relevant proceeding, the court shall comply with the standards described in Section 81-9-104.