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Can I Change a Utah Family Court Order?

Yes. Utah courts can modify family court orders if there has been a “substantial and material change in circumstance” and, if the case involves your[…]

Who Gets Spring Break and Easter Parent-time in 2017?

Utah Code 30-3-35(2)(f)(iii) states that for children 5 and older the non-custodial parent is entitled to spring break parent-time in 2017 beginning at 6 p.m.[…]

What Parent-Time / Visitation Schedules Do Utah Courts Use?

“Parent-time” means the schedule of when a child will be each parent if they are separated. Utah has moved away from the old-fashioned (and derogatory)[…]

How Do You Calculate Alimony In Utah?

Alimony may be awarded in divorce cases where one spouse does not earn enough money to meet his or her monthly expenses based on the[…]

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How do Utah courts decide child custody?

Courts decide custody based on the “best interest of the child” standard. That means if the parents themselves cannot agree on custody, a judge will[…]

Fatherhood

What steps does an unmarried father need to take to protect his parental rights in Utah?

Nearly half of all births in the United States are to unmarried parents. But unlike mothers and married dads, unmarried fathers do not automatically possess[…]

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HELP! My partner is abusing me. How do I stop it FAST?

You can obtain a restraining order on an expedited basis if you can show you have been a victim of abuse or domestic violence or[…]

My ex won’t let me see our kids even though I have a court order. What can I do?

If your ex is not following court orders there are several ways to force him or her do so. One option is filing what is[…]

Medical

How are child medical expenses handled in a divorce?

Utah law presumes that parents should equally share their children’s reasonable and necessary out-of-pocket medical expenses. This includes the child’s pro-rata share of any medical[…]

How are debts handled in a divorce?

Debts incurred during the marriage for family purposes (e.g. Groceries, credit cards, medical bills, etc) will be divided “equitably.” This can but does not always[…]