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Thanksgiving Parent-time in 2017
In 2017 the “custodial” parent gets the Thanksgiving holiday under the Utah in-state parent-time statute. The Thanksgiving holiday is defined as beginning Wednesday at 7 p.m.[…]
Parent-time and Fall Break / UEA Weekend in Utah
The Utah holiday statute awards the Fall Break (also known as “UEA weekend”) holiday to the noncustodial parent in odd-numbered years like 2017. The law[…]
Enforcing Court Orders in Family Court
In a perfect world when the court ordered someone to pay you money they would do it without hesitation. But in reality parties sometimes do[…]
Who gets Columbus Day in 2017 (October 9)?
The custodial parent gets the Columbus Day holiday “beginning at 6 p.m. the day before the holiday until 7 p.m. on the holiday” in 2017.[…]
Who Gets The Kids for Pioneer Day (July 24 2017) in Utah?
July 24 is the Pioneer Day holiday in Utah (which to locals is a second 4th of July often filled with parades, family gatherings, BBQs,[…]
Facebook and Family Court
Seemingly everyone uses Facebook and other social media to stay in touch with friends and family. Facebook makes it easy to share messages, photos, videos,[…]
What You Need to Know About Mediation in Utah
If you are involved in a contested family law case in Utah the court will likely require you to participate in mediation before going to[…]
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[…]
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[…]