Posts about domestic violence

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[…]

Throughout the State of Utah, state and local governments and business are doing their part to limit the spread of this new Cornoavirus (also known[…]

“Help! I’ve been caring for my grandchildren for years because the parents have been away partying and getting high on drugs. Then last night the[…]

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[…]

How do you terminate a parent’s rights in Utah and when and where can you do it? Read on to find out. To terminate parental[…]

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[…]

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[…]

You can obtain a restraining order on an expedited basis if you can show you have been a victim of abuse or domestic violence or[…]