Is the divorce rate rising during the COVID-19 pandemic?
I’ve been a divorce attorney for 25 years, and I don’t see any difference in the divorce rate between the pre-and post-COVID-19 eras. That’s not a scientific study, just anecdotal…
Can someone go to court to prevent their un-vaccinated ex from taking the kids, even though they share 50-50 custody?
Can he/she go to court? Yes. You can go to court for anything, no matter how serious or how silly your “cause” may be. Whether the court will take your…
The Utah courthouses will be re-opening soon. Don’t go back!
With the COVID-19 crisis essentially behind us now (please don't start on the Delta variant) the Utah courts are re-opening the courthouses. And there's nothing wrong with that . .…
What are tips for parents sharing custody during COVID-19?
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 grandma sue if the child stopped visiting because of COVID-19?
Can grandma sue for custody/visitation if you stopped taking the child to visit because of COVID-19? What would you do if your mother sued you for custody/visitation of a grandchild…
Can your ex withhold visitation if you have joint and they have final say pending a COVID-19 test?
Can your ex withhold visitation if you have joint and they have final say pending a COVID-19 test? It’s hard to find a decree or other court order that would…
Are family law and divorce attorneys working during the Coronavirus?
Are family law and divorce attorneys working during the Coronavirus? Yes, at least we are here in Utah, where I practice. Courts have done a fairly good job of holding…
Should we award custody to the parent who is a lower risk for COVID-19?
Should we award custody to the parent who is a lower risk for COVID-19? Is it reasonable to give custody to the parent who is a lower health risk to…
Why Deny Parents Behind on Child Support a COVID-19 Stimulus Check?
Here’s an interesting take on the current government policy that parents who are behind in the payment of child support will be denied COVID-19 stimulus checks: https://www.nationalparentsorganization.org/blog/24577-eternal-verities-in-a-time-of-change NationalParentsOrganization.org is a…
Do you agree with the decision to temporarily take custody from an ER doctor’s child due to potential exposure to COVID-19?
Do you think it’s fair that a judge temporarily stripped Dr. Theresa Greene, of North Miami, of custody of her 4-year-old daughter because the doctor works with COVID-19 patients? Do…
Do you think coronavirus and the quarantine will increase divorces?
Today's question is: Do you think coronavirus and the quarantine will trigger an increase in divorces? Answer: Without question. There are obviously some legitimate reasons to curtail or even totally…
Second and Third Judicial District Court COVID-19 Guidelines as of April 6, 2020
Second and Third Judicial District Court COVID-19 Guidelines as of April 6, 2020: Second District NOTICE REGARDING DOMESTIC CASES AND COVID-19 As commissioners in the Second District Court, we anticipate…
Will there be more divorces or more babies after the coronavirus is over?
Will there be more divorces or more babies after the coronavirus is over? Both. Why more babies will be born than normal. Whenever two people of the opposite sex are…
Can my ex use the panic over COVID-19 to withhold the kids from me?
“Can my ex use the panic over Coronavirus/COVID-19 to withhold the kids from me?” “Will I still be free to pick my son up at the end of the week…
