What are the laws for joint custody?
For the jurisdiction where I practice divorce and family law (Utah), the laws the court must consider are found in Utah Code § 30-3-10, 30-3-10.2, and, if the question of…
In re A.B. – 2021 UT App 91
THE UTAH COURT OF APPEALS STATE OF UTAH, IN THE INTEREST OF A.B., A PERSON UNDER EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE. K.T., Appellant, v.. S.T. AND T.T., Appellees. Opinion No. 20200342-CA Filed August 26, 2021 Third District Juvenile Court, Salt…
Why do I pay the child support knowing my kids are living in other countries?
Child support is for the financial support of your children, not a fee (or “ransom”) you pay to keep the children near you. Regardless of where your children live, they…
2021 UT 36 – In re E.R.
2021 UT 36 – In re E.R. IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF UTAH State of Utah, in the interest of E.R., a person under eighteen years of age J.R., Petitioner, STATE OF UTAH, Respondent. …
Do I have to publish name change in newspaper in Utah?
No, Utah law governing name change does not require you to publish in the newspaper your new name or the fact that you have changed your name. What happens in Utah is…
In re Adoption of B.F.S – 2020 UT App 149 – venue for adoption vs. venue for petition for determination of rights
2020 UT App 149 THE UTAH COURT OF APPEALS IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF B.F.S., A PERSON UNDER EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE. HEART TO HEART ADOPTIONS INC., Appellant.…
What is a motion to bifurcate a divorce in Utah? Why should I care to know?
What is a motion to bifurcate a divorce in Utah, and why should I care to know? By Brian N. Godfrey, Legal Assistant A motion to bifurcate to dissolve your…
Domestic Violence and Protective Orders: What do I Need to Know?
This blog post answers the following questions: Do I qualify to get a protective order? How do I obtain a protective order: against an abusive partner, spouse or ex-spouse? for…