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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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Why You Can’t Replace Live Witness Testimony With Just a Written Statement

In Utah family court cases (divorce, child custody, etc.), you generally cannot wholly substitute affidavits or verified declarations for live witness testimony in contested matters. Even if the court allows…

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