When Is a Divorce Settlement Agreement Ambiguous? Schmidt v. Schmidt

Schmidt v. Schmidt - 2026 UT App 98 THE UTAH COURT OF APPEALS STEPHEN EDWARD SCHMIDT, Appellant, v. ANGELA SCHMIDT, Appellee. Opinion No. 20240759-CA Filed July 2, 2026 Third District…

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Utah Rule 108 Requires a Hearing on Enforcement Objections

Christensen v. Christensen - 2026 UT App 104 THE UTAH COURT OF APPEALS JEFFREY CHRISTENSEN, Appellant, v. COURTNEY JESSICA CHRISTENSEN, Appellee. Opinion No. 20240810-CA Filed July 9, 2026 Third District…

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How Do You Enforce Court Orders That Have Been Issued in a Utah Divorce Case or Child Custody Case?

Many people who have gone through a divorce case or unmarried parents who have gone through a child custody case find themselves at the end of the case with a…

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What Would Happen if One Parent Does Not Bring Their Child for a Utah Court-Ordered Custody Exchange?

First, we need to learn and understand the term for violating a court order. That term is “contempt of court.” In Utah, one commits contempt of court in a civil…

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