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Christmas Parent-time in 2019

In 2019 the noncustodial parent gets the first half of the Christmas school vacation, including Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. It lasts until 1 p.m.[…]

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Thanksgiving Parent-time in 2019

The “custodial” parent gets the Thanksgiving holiday in 2019 under the Utah in-state parent-time statute. The Thanksgiving holiday is defined as beginning Wednesday (Nov 27)[…]

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Are medical records confidential in child custody cases?

Utah law considers communication between a doctor and patient confidential. See Utah Rules of Evidence 506. This privilege also encompasses communication between mental health therapists[…]

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Veterans Day holiday parent-time in 2019

In odd-numbered years (2019), the Veterans Day holiday (Monday, November 11) goes to noncustodial parents under the state holiday code. The Utah Code defines the[…]

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Fall Break / UEA Weekend in 2019

In 2019 the noncustodial parent gets the Fall Break (also known as “UEA weekend”) holiday under the state holiday schedule. The law defines the fall[…]

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Labor Day Parent-time in 2019

The Labor Day holiday weekend goes to the noncustodial parent in odd-number years like 2019 if you are following the standard Utah holiday schedule. The[…]

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Temporary Orders in Utah Family Law Cases

You can ask the Court to enter “temporary orders” after filing a Utah divorce, custody, or paternity action. These orders address important issues such as[…]

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4th of July Holiday Parent-time in 2019

Under the standard Utah holiday schedule for children ages 5 and up, in 2019 the noncustodial parent is entitled to parent-time on July 3 beginning[…]

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Father’s Day Parent-time

Divorced and separated fathers are entitled to parent-time on Father’s Day from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. under the standard holiday schedule for children ages[…]

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Memorial Day Weekend Parent-time in 2019

The 2019 Memorial Day holiday weekend goes to the custodial parent under the standard parent-time schedule in Utah Code 30-3-35. For children ages 5 and[…]