Posts in Parent Time

Columbus Day

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,[…]

Social Media

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[…]

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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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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[…]