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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[…]
President’s Day Holiday Parent-time in 2022
The Presidents Day holiday weekend goes to the noncustodial parent in 2022 under the standard Utah holiday schedule. The holiday lasts from Friday at 6[…]
Informal Trials – Is It Right For You?
Utah law allows you to have your case decided using an “informal trial” if both sides agree to this process. While normally these are used[…]
Easter Parent-time in 2019
The Utah Code does not specifically address the Easter holiday. Rather it gives the Spring Break holiday period to one parent or the other in[…]
Christmas / Winter Break Parent-time in 2018
If you are following the standard Utah holiday schedule then in even-numbered years like 2018 the “custodial” parent gets the first portion of the Christmas[…]
Pioneer Day Holiday in 2018
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,[…]
4th of July Parent-time in 2018
Under the Utah holiday schedule for children ages 5 and up, in 2018 the custodial parent (the parent who has the children most overnights) is[…]
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[…]
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[…]
What is a Child Custody Evaluation?
A child custody evaluation provides the court with information it can use to make decisions about custody and parent-time. It is typically conducted by a[…]