Utah Supreme Court: ICPC and Natural Parents – In re B.G., 2026 UT 2
In re B.G. – 2026 UT 2 This opinion is subject to revision before finalpublication in the Pacific Reporter 2026 UT 2 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF…
Sexual Discrimination in Utah Child Custody and Parent-Time Awards – I’m Just Going to Leave This Here (Part 2 of 2)
See Pusey v. Pusey, 728 P.2d 119-121 (Utah 1986): Opinion DURHAM, Justice: Plaintiff cross-appeals from that portion of the divorce decree awarding custody of the older son of the marriage to defendant…
In re Adoption of M.A. – 2024 UT 6 – petition to unseal adoption records – good cause
In re Adoption of M.A. - 2024 UT 6 This opinion is subject to revision before final publication in the Pacific Reporter 2024 UT 6 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF…
Does the Utah Constitution protect abortion rights?
Read this article to learn about how the Utah Supreme Court is hearing arguments about elective abortions in Utah and which rights are protected in the state. ; https://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2023/08/08/does-utah-constitution-protect/
2023 UT App 65 – State v. Meyer – Parent Charged With Child Abuse
2023 UT App 65 - State v. Meyer THE UTAH COURT OF APPEALS STATE OF UTAH, Appellee, v. ELIZABETH LYDIA MEYER, Appellant. Opinion No. 20210718-CA Filed June 15, 2023 First…
Scott v. Benson – 2023 UT 4 – Fraudulent Voluntary Declaration of Paternity
2023 UT 4 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF UTAH TAYLOR LYNN SCOTT, Respondent, v. SARAH CATHERINE BENSON, Petitioner. No. 20210922 Heard October 3, 2022 Filed April 20,…
Is it illegal for a lawyer to charge their ex client for a copy of their case file?
Is there anything illegal about a previous lawyer wanting to charge their ex client for a copy of their case file? I can’t answer for all jurisdictions, but in Utah…
In re J.L… 2022 UT 12 – termination of parental rights
2022 UT 12 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF UTAH STATE OF UTAH, in the Interest of J.A.L. and J.O.L., Persons Under Eighteen Years of Age J.L. and…
What are the divorce laws in Utah?
I don’t want to appear immodest, but honestly, my book is probably the best source in one volume: https://store.legal.thomsonreuters.com/law-products/Treatises/Utah-Family-Law-2020-2021-ed-Vol-2-Utah-Practice-Series/p/106664782 You can also find the laws governing Utah divorce and family…
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. …
New Developments in Utah Law Governing Termination of Alimony
New developments in Utah case law governing the termination of alimony with the case of Scott v. Scott. In this case, the ex-husband moved to terminate alimony and won. The…
Scott v. Scott – 2020 UT 54 – termination of alimony
This opinion is subject to revision before final publication in the Pacific Reporter 2020 UT 54 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF UTAH JILLIAN SCOTT, Appellant, v. BRADLEY…
State v. Norton – 2020 UT 46 – Utah Supreme Court
https://www.utcourts.gov/opinions/supopin/State%20v.%20Norton20200713_20180514_46.pdf This opinion is subject to revision before final publication in the Pacific Reporter 2020 UT 46 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF UTAH STATE OF UTAH, Respondent,…
COVID-19 just created a buyer’s market, if you need an attorney
COVID-19 just created a buyer's market, if you need an attorney. The Utah legal market for lawyers of every kind will soon be a big-time buyer's market. Why? The Utah…
2019 UT 73 – Olguin v. Anderton – UUPA standing
This opinion is subject to revision before final publication in the Pacific Reporter 2019 UT 73 UTAH SUPREME COURT JIMMY OLGUIN, Appellee, v. MARIE ANDERTON and CHRISTOPHER ANDERTON,Appellants. No. 20180098…
2019 UT 72 – Utah Supreme Court – Hinkle v. Jacobsen – standing to establish paternity
This opinion is subject to revision before final publication in the Pacific Reporter 2019 UT 72 - Utah Supreme Court - Hinkle v. Jacobsen THERESA I. HINKLE, Appellee, v. KOREY…
Scott v. Scott – 2017 UT 66 – Utah Supreme Court – September 21, 2017 – termination of alimony for cohabitation
This opinion is subject to revision before final publication in the Pacific Reporter 2017 UT 66 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF UTAH JILLIAN SCOTT, Petitioner, v. BRADLEY…