📸 Utah’s New Law on Child Influencers: What Parents, Business Owners, and Divorcing Spouses Need to Know

March 2025 brought a groundbreaking legal update for families across Utah—one that intersects child protection, digital business, and family law in powerful ways. If you're a parent, social media content creator, or navigating a divorce or custody arrangement, Utah’s new child influencer law may directly impact your rights and responsibilities.

At Miller Family Law, we’re helping clients understand how this timely change could affect their family or business—especially in cases involving child custody, support, or the division of digital income.

🎥 What Is the New Law?

Signed by Governor Spencer Cox, Utah's new legislation aims to protect children featured in online content, often referred to as “kidfluencers.” Under the law:

• Children who appeared in monetized content as minors can request removal of that content once they reach adulthood.

• Parents who earn money through content featuring their children are required to allocate a portion of those earnings into a trust for the child’s benefit.

The law comes in the wake of high-profile abuse and exploitation cases—most notably, the conviction of YouTuber Ruby Franke, who was found guilty of abusing and monetizing content involving her children.

⚖️ Why This Matters in Divorce and Custody Cases

This law isn’t just for full-time YouTubers. Many Utah families now supplement income with side hustles or digital businesses—and children often appear in that content. If you’re going through a divorce or co-parenting with someone who profits from digital content involving your child, this new law may influence:

• Custody decisions: Courts are more likely to scrutinize a parent’s online behavior and whether it puts the child’s welfare at risk.

• Parenting plans: Judges may impose restrictions on digital content involving minors during custody proceedings.

• Business valuations and asset division: If a family-run YouTube channel, TikTok account, or monetized blog is part of your household’s income, that digital property may need to be considered during division of marital assets.

💼 When Business and Family Law Intersect

We frequently advise clients whose family matters cross into business territory—whether that means evaluating a family-owned LLC, dividing digital assets, or adjusting support based on irregular online income.

This law is a perfect example of how family law must evolve alongside modern family life. Whether you’re a creator, an entrepreneur, or just a parent trying to protect your children’s future, we can help you:

• Review and revise parenting plans to reflect digital safety concerns

• Evaluate and protect children’s financial interests in digital income

• Properly categorize and divide digital assets or influencer income during divorce

• Understand your rights and responsibilities under Utah’s child protection laws

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 We’re Here to Help

At Miller Family Law, we understand that legal challenges today aren’t always traditional. We’re committed to helping Utah families navigate a changing world—protecting children, preserving fairness, and ensuring that business interests are handled with care.

If you’re unsure how this new law might affect your family or business, we’re here to guide you.

📞 Schedule a consultation today at utahfamilymatters.com
📝 Let us help you safeguard your family’s future—in and out of court.