In Utah Family Law, Delay Is Not Neutral

Family litigation takes time. Some delay is inevitable and some is justified. Judges have crowded calendars. Lawyers have conflicting trials. Discovery takes time. Serious child-safety allegations may require investigation before…

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Proffer Hearings in Utah Family Court: When a Disputed Fact Requires Actual Evidence

Summary: Proffers save time by letting lawyers tell the court what witnesses would say. That works well when the parties agree to proceed that way or when the court assumes…

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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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2022 UT App 15 – Miller v. DaSilva – protective order objections

2022 UT App 15 - Miller v. DaSilva http://www.utcourts.gov/opinions/view.html?court=appopin&opinion=Miller v. Dasilva20220203_20200719_15.pdf THE UTAH COURT OF APPEALS LISA M. MILLER, Appellant, v. AMY ELIZABETH DASILVA, Appellee. Opinion No. 20200719-CA Filed February…

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Day v. Barnes – 2018 UT App 143 – objecting party does not bear burden of showing commissioner recommendation was erroneous

Day v. Barnes - 2018 UT App 143 THE UTAH COURT OF APPEALS MACAELA DAY, Appellant and Cross-appellee, v. TYLER BARNES, Appellee and Cross-appellant. Opinion No. 20160974-CA Filed July 27,…

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