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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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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