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What is Good Evidence in Divorce Proceedings, and What Critical Role Does It Play?

In divorce litigation, strong, compelling evidence is the cornerstone of successfully navigating critical legal determinations. When significant issues such as child custody, child support, property division, marital debt allocation, and…

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How Much Can You Stretch The Truth In Your Testimony? By Braxton Mounteer, Legal Assistant

Many people believe that everyone bends the truth from time to time. While the typical “no, that dress does not make you look fat” white lie in your everyday interactions…

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Noel v. James – 2022 UT App 33 – civil stalking injunction

Noel v. James - 2022 UT App 33 THE UTAH COURT OF APPEALS MICHAEL EARL NOEL, Appellee, v. WILLIAM THOMAS JAMES, Appellant. Opinion No. 20200565-CA Filed March 10, 2022 Sixth…

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Have cameras in a courtroom ever resulted in one of the attorneys or judge asking for the equivalent of an “instant replay in football”?

Yes, in a manner of speaking.   There are many examples of court room camera footage being referred to help establish facts that can only be verified based upon the visual…

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Is a factual position better to take in a divorce statement rather than an emotional or semi-emotional position?

Yes. But you already knew that. And I thank you for the question anyway--really, I do--because even though we all know this we all need to be reminded of it.…

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