In re K.T. 2017 UT 44 (August 8, 2017) – standard of proof – child abuse

This opinion is subject to revision before final publication in the Pacific Reporter In re K.T. 2017 UT 44 (August 8, 2017) IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF…

Continue ReadingIn re K.T. 2017 UT 44 (August 8, 2017) – standard of proof – child abuse

Rule v. Rule – 2017 UT App 137 (August 3, 2017) – alimony – standard of living

Rule v. Rule - 2017 UT App 137 (August 3, 2017) – alimony – standard of living THE UTAH COURT OF APPEALS GEOFFREY S. RULE, Appellee, v. RICHELLE RULE, Appellant.…

Continue ReadingRule v. Rule – 2017 UT App 137 (August 3, 2017) – alimony – standard of living

White v. White – 2017 UT App 140 (August 3, 2017) – division of marital assets – homestead exemption – proper service

White v. White - 2017 UT App 140 (August 3, 2017) - division of marital assets - homestead exemption - proper service THE UTAH COURT OF APPEALS DEAN WHITE, Appellant,…

Continue ReadingWhite v. White – 2017 UT App 140 (August 3, 2017) – division of marital assets – homestead exemption – proper service

Spousal (and Ex-Spousal) Spying – You Can Go to Prison, If You Do It Wrong

Have you ever thought about “bugging” your children’s teddy bear or diaper bag to eavesdrop on your ex? A parent in Utah tried this exact thing (spoiler alert: it didn’t…

Continue ReadingSpousal (and Ex-Spousal) Spying – You Can Go to Prison, If You Do It Wrong

Fit parents and their children deserve joint custody

As a matter of basic human rights and human nature, unless they are unfit then divorced and separated parents and their children deserve joint custody. "[A] parent's right to the…

Continue ReadingFit parents and their children deserve joint custody