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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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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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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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It is legal to spank your child in Utah?

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[…]

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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[…]

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Thanksgiving Parent-time in 2018

In 2018 the “noncustodial” parent gets the Thanksgiving holiday under the Utah in-state parent-time statute. The Thanksgiving holiday is defined as beginning Wednesday at 7[…]

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Veterans Day Parent-time in 2018

In even-numbered years (2018), the Veterans Day holiday (Sunday, November 11) goes to custodial parents under the state holiday code.  The Utah Code defines the[…]

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Labor Day Holiday in 2018

If you are following the holiday schedule in the Utah Code then the Labor Day holiday weekend in 2018 goes to the “custodial parent.” The[…]

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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,[…]