Flat Fee Billing Questions

I am frequently asked questions about my flat fee billing. I bill on a weekly flat fee basis. Usually $500 per week, although the weekly fee can be higher if…

What Can I Legally Do if My Child’s Mother Refuses to Use Car Seat When Traveling With Our Little Child?

What can I legally do if my child's mother picks up our child in an Uber without a car seat? She is 5 years old, about 50 lbs. She is…

Who Has Custody of a Child if There Is No Court Order?

I can answer this question as the law applies in the jurisdiction where I practice divorce and family law (Utah), and you may find my answer useful in conducting the…

2023 UT App 61 – State v. West – violation of civil stalking injunction

2023 UT App 61 - State v. West THE UTAH COURT OF APPEALS STATE OF UTAH, Appellee, v. DEBORAH JEAN WEST, Appellant. Opinion No. 20210335-CA Filed June 2, 2023 Fifth…

State v. Arnold – 2023 UT App 68

State v. Arnold – 2023 UT App 68 THE UTAH COURT OF APPEALS STATE OF UTAH, Appellee, v. WILLIAM JOHN ARNOLD, Appellant. Opinion No. 20210286-CA Filed June 23, 2023 Eighth…

Is it a good idea to major in sociology, social work, community, and health? I want to become a family lawyer.

Family law is, for most lawyers, a miserable practice area. You have to have the right personality and constitution for it. If you want to be a family lawyer to…

Obstacles Fathers Face in Trying to Get Joint Custody of Their Children

I have been asked by a reader to answer two questions. The first: whether I believe courts generally apply a double standard in the treatment of mothers and fathers when…

Are Prenuptial Agreements More Trouble Than They Are Worth?

Are prenuptial agreements more trouble than they are worth? Do they start the marriage off on an adversarial note? A prenuptial agreement could be a sensitive topic in many relationships.…