State v. Orton – 2024 UT App 140 – Child Sexual Abuse By Stepparent

State v. Orton - 2024 UT App 140 THE UTAH COURT OF APPEALS STATE OF UTAH, Appellee, v. BRETT LEONARD ORTON, Appellant. Opinion No. 20220119-CA Filed October 3, 2024 Second…

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How do I best explain to my daughters that I am divorcing their stepmom?

What is the best way for me to explain to my 3 daughters that the reason in which I am divorcing their Assistant Prosecutor stepmother is because I wouldn’t let…

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Can a stepparent get custody of a stepchild, if the biological/adoptive parent’s parental rights are terminated?

Question: If a child's parents were to lose custody of him, and the only family member left was the stepparent's family (not legally related), would the stepparent(s) get the child?…

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