Posts in Protective Orders

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[…]

This case is an interesting (and rare) decision dismissing a protective order violation charge. This is a must read for anyone who handles domestic violence[…]

Utah law allows parents and guardians to use reasonable physical discipline on their child (for example, spankings). However a parent’s right to use physical discipline[…]

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[…]

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[…]