I need written permission to travel out of utah with my daughter. He has not given it to me. Is there a motion I can

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Have you asked and he has refused, or is he just dragging his feet? And if has said no, has he explained why?

When do you want to travel?

Under those circumstances, after making a written demand on your ex to which he doesn't respond, you can file an emergency motion for contempt with the court. I'm guessing that your order doesn't get very specific about the process of asking for and getting permission; if that's the case, the court will read into the order that both sides will act reasonably in making the order work. Ghosting you is unreasonable. While the judge may not go so far as to find him in contempt, they won't be happy, and they'll get the travel issue squared away.

24 hours might be a little quick on the trigger. You might want to give it a few days, and a few more tries, in which you make it clear that you're going to have to seek court assistance if he doesn't get back to you.

You're welcome, and good luck with your trip.