If there is no court order that addresses and controls the question of who can pick up or drop off the children in connection with custody and parent time exchanges,…
State v. Orton - 2024 UT App 140 THE UTAH COURT OF APPEALS STATE OF UTAH, Appellee, v. BRETT LEONARD ORTON, Appellant. Opinion No. 20220119-CA Filed October 3, 2024 Second…
In re Adoption of J.E. – 2024 UT App 34 THE UTAH COURT OF APPEALS IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF J.E., E.E., AND L.E., PERSONS UNDER EIGHTEEN YEARS…
You hear and read on attorney websites stuff like, “Navigating child custody arrangements during divorce can be challenging.” That’s not the half of it. Child custody disputes with an evil parent…
I really don’t understand why this question gets asked, and it is asked frequently. Actually, that’s not true. I do know why. The people who usually ask this question are…
How can I help my 12-year-old step daughter get away from an emotionally abusive mother? Tell the child’s father (your husband) about the trouble and have him handle it. It’s…
In re Adoption of E.M.F... - 2022 UT App 43 THE UTAH COURT OF APPEALS IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF E.M.F. AND M.S.F., PERSONS UNDER EIGHTEEN YEARS OF…
What is the best way for me to explain to my 3 daughters that the reason in which I am divorcing their Assistant Prosecutor stepmother is because I wouldn’t let…
In Utah, that question has been thoroughly discussed on the subject of grandparent visitation rights in the case of Jones v. Jones. and if you don’t want to read the…
What are the different tips for parents sharing custody during this COVID-19? Best tip: don’t use COVID-19 as a pretext for withholding/preventing/sabotaging contact and care and communication between the children…
Can a mother lose custody even if the child is still very young? Are there any situations where a mother can lose custody even if their child is still very…
Judge says stay away from my paramour. Can judge do that? I became pregnant by my paramour after my husband and I separated. The court order states we are not…
Would I be the bad person if I wanted to take my biological child on a weekend trip with me but didn't want to bring my spouse’s child (my stepchild),…
Question: If a child's parents were to lose custody of him, and the only family member left was the stepparent's family (not legally related), would the stepparent(s) get the child?…
My in-laws don’t give their step-grandchild birthday gifts, although, they send lavish presents for no special occasion to their biological grandchildren. As a parent, how would you handle this situation?…
What do I need to travel by airplane or travel internationally with my children after divorce? What you will need if you and your child are U.S. citizens and you…
2017 UT App 214 THE UTAH COURT OF APPEALS RICK O’HEARON, Appellant, EDWARD HANSEN, Appellee. Opinion No. 20160178-CA Filed November 24, 2017 Seventh District Court, Price Department The Honorable George…
Black and white, plain and simple. We really mean that here at Utah Family Law, LC. What you normally hear about divorce and family law is all over the map–even when you hear it from lawyers.
© Copyright 2025 Utah Family Law LC. All Rights Reserved. A Sites by Sara Website