The Lack of a Record of Child Interviews in Child Custody Disputes

A 5-part series Series Introduction Modern legal systems run on records. Depositions are transcribed. Hearings are recorded. Police interrogations are preserved. Financial transactions generate digital trails. Making and preserving records…

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The Calendar and the Calculator in Harmony: Fully Serving the Best Interest of the Child

When parents separate, two instruments immediately begin to shape a child's future: the calendar (time) and the calculator (money). Both matter. Neither is optional. And neither compensates for the absence…

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What Impact Are Current Economic Conditions Having on Alimony and Property Division Outcomes in Divorce Cases?

If you’re divorcing now, the economy matters more than you may think. Economic forces shape divorce outcomes in Utah. Current economic conditions are having a very real, measurable effect on…

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Don’t Let This Happen to You When Drafting a Legal Custody Child Custody Award

If a parent is awarded sole legal custody of a child, does that award not carry with it an implicit obligation to exercise that sole legal custody power in good…

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Is Divorce a Battle of Attrition?

‘Can be. ‘Often is, but is not necessarily a war of attrition in all situations. Some divorce cases come to an end not because the court ruled on and resolved…

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