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In-Kind Child Support Contributions

A common question that comes up in my practice is whether a parent paying child support is entitled to a credit against their child support[…]

Avoiding Common Protective Order Pitfalls

A “Protective Order” is a court order requiring a spouse or “cohabitant” to stay away from the other. The process generally involves one spouse going[…]

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Who Gets Independence Day in 2017?

Under the standard Utah holiday schedule for children ages 5 and up, in 2017 the noncustodial parent is entitled to parent-time on July 3 beginning[…]

Can I sign away my rights to avoid paying child support?

We frequently receive phonecalls from distraught parents who, for one reason or another, have not been able to enjoy a positive relationship with their children[…]

Father’s Day Parent-time in 2017

Father’s Day is Sunday, June 18 in 2017. Under the standard Utah holiday schedule, the natural or adoptive father of a child is entitled to[…]

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Can I Read Through My Ex’s Email During a Divorce?

Yes if you go through the proper channels. Accessing your ex’s email account (or any other electronic account for that matter like Facebook) without their[…]

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I’ve Just Been Handed Court Papers. What Do I Do Next?

Being served with any kind of lawsuit can be a jarring experience and it is important you act fast to protect your legal rights. Typically[…]

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What Rights Do Grandparents Have in Utah?

Utah law allows grandparents to seek visitation and even custody with their grandchildren under certain circumstances. This is a complicated area of the law because[…]

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What You Must Know When Filling Out Financial Declarations

If you are involved in a divorce, you need to fill out a Financial Declaration telling the court about your income, expenses, property, and debts.[…]

Who Gets Mothers Day in 2017?

Mother’s Day falls on May 14 in 2017. Under the Utah holiday schedule, the natural or adoptive mother of a child is entitled to parent-time[…]