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Christmas / Winter Break Parent-time in 2017
If you are following the standard Utah holiday schedule then in odd-numbered years like 2017 the “noncustodial” parent gets the first portion of the Christmas[…]
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[…]
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,[…]
In-Kind Child Support Contributions
A common question that comes up in my practice is whether a parent paying child support is entitled to a credit against their child support[…]
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[…]
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[…]
What Parent-Time / Visitation Schedules Do Utah Courts Use?
“Parent-time” means the schedule of when a child will be each parent if they are separated. Utah has moved away from the old-fashioned (and derogatory)[…]