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Coercive Control in Utah Custody Cases
Utah law now gives “coercive control” a definition and a place among the factors courts may weigh when they decide custody and parent-time. The change[…]
Utah Fall and Holiday Parent-Time in 2026: New Exchange Times and Who Gets Fall Break, Halloween, and Thanksgiving
Utah parents still argue every October over Fall Break (still nicknamed UEA Weekend), Halloween, and Thanksgiving. In 2026, those fights start from a different statute.[…]
When Your Child Turns Five: Utah’s New Automatic Change-in-Circumstances Rule for Custody and Parent-Time
Utah now treats a child’s fifth birthday as a built-in reason to reopen custody or parent-time—if the order was entered on or after May 6,[…]
Commissioner vs. Judge: Which Utah Deadline Controls Your Family-Law Filing?
Commissioner vs. Judge: Which Utah Deadline Controls Your Utah Family-Law Filing? Most Utah family-law motions do not land on a district judge’s desk first. They[…]
Parental Alienation and Resist-Refuse Dynamics in Utah: Understanding the Controversy, Protecting Children, and Seeking Accurate Solutions
In high-conflict Utah custody and parent-time disputes, few issues spark more intense debate than when a child begins resisting or refusing contact with one parent.[…]
Big Changes to Utah Family Law Code
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[…]
Spring Break Parent-time in Utah in 2024
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[…]
Open Letter regarding House Bill 272 – Kayden’s Law in Utah
I previously reached out expressing concern with the wording of HB272. While expressing support for the basic premise of the Bill – keeping children safe[…]
Termination of Parental Rights Caselaw Review: In re D.S., 2023 UT App 98
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[…]
Christmas Parent-time in 2021
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.[…]