Divorce Litigants Need (and Deserve) Basic Courtroom Education Before Evidentiary Hearings and Trial

Utah law already recognizes that divorce is a life-altering event. Under Utah Code § 81-4-105, parents must attend an orientation course because the state knows this process is emotionally volatile and…

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The Price of Professionalism: The Pro Se Paradox in Family Court

The "Rules for Thee, But Not for Me" Phenomenon The legal system is built on procedure. For an attorney, failing to file a motion on time or improperly authenticating a…

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Compelling Reasons for Permitting Litigants and Their Attorneys to Appear Remotely for Court Hearings

Compelling Reasons for Permitting Litigants and Their Attorneys to Appear Remotely for Court Hearings

World War II’s silk shortage forced the military to abandon a comfortable default; nylon parachutes—stronger, cheaper, and mass-producible—started as a substitute and became the superior standard. COVID-19 did the same…

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