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In Utah’s courts, a tale of strife, John and Lisa, once man and wife. Divorced in ’17, their battles grew, Over alimony, tax debts due.[…]

This case is an interesting (and rare) decision dismissing a protective order violation charge. This is a must read for anyone who handles domestic violence[…]

Beginning Sept 2024, there have been a massive changes to Utah’s family law code. Are you wondering what to do if you have a court[…]

Many parents fight over who gets Spring Break parent-time in Utah each year because it can be confusing to reconcile how school calendars and the[…]

I previously reached out expressing concern with the wording of HB272. While expressing support for the basic premise of the Bill – keeping children safe[…]

In recent years, Utah law has made it challenging to terminate parental rights if a parent objects and there are alternative options. For example, if[…]

Do you wonder what Utah courts look at when deciding alimony? Utah’s appeal courts regularly release new opinions providing guidance on this topic which is[…]

The Presidents Day holiday weekend goes to the noncustodial parent in 2022 under the standard Utah holiday schedule. The holiday lasts from Friday at 6[…]

The “custodial” parent gets the Thanksgiving holiday in 2021 under the Utah in-state parent-time statute. The Thanksgiving holiday is defined as beginning Wednesday (Nov 24)[…]

In 2021, the noncustodial parent gets the first half of the Christmas school vacation, including Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. It lasts until 1 p.m.[…]