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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.[…]
Halloween Parent-time in Utah
Halloween is right around the corner. In odd-numbered years like 2017 the custodial parent gets this holiday under the standard Utah holiday schedule. Halloween is[…]
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[…]
How Do I Get a Protection from Abuse Order?
If you are the victim of abuse or domestic violence you may obtain what is called a “Protective Order” from a Utah court. As its[…]
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.[…]
Which Parent Gets Labor Day in 2017?
If you are following the holiday schedule in the Utah Code then the Labor Day holiday weekend in 2017 goes to the noncustodial parent. Utah[…]
The Right of First Refusal in Custody Cases
In Utah custody cases the Court will often adopt a “right of first refusal” giving the nonresidential parent the right to care for his or[…]
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,[…]