Posts about responsible parenting

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving Parent-time in 2021

The “custodial” parent gets the Thanksgiving holiday in 2021 under the Utah in-state parent-time statute. The Thanksgiving holiday is defined as beginning Wednesday (Nov 24)[…]

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Divorce consultation policy for children

Please do not bring children under 18 years of age with you to your divorce and child custody consultation with us unless they are too[…]

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Summer Parent-time in 2021

Summer is coming up. Do you know who gets your kids and when? Under the Utah standard parent-time schedule, if your child is five years[…]

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Parent-time and Governor Herbert’s COVID directive

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread across Utah, Governor Herbert has announced new directives to limit its spread by prohibiting large gatherings. Many parents[…]

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Zoom Consultations and Face Masks

We offer Zoom consultations to prospective clients. Zoom is a popular videoconferencing program. You can download the software here. If you would like to arrange[…]

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Parent-time and Utah’s Stay Safe, Stay Home Directive

On March 27, 2020, Governor Herbert issued a “Stay Safe, Stay Home” directive to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in Utah. You can access the[…]

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Guidelines for Parent-time During Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak

The Second District Court Commissioners have provided the following guidance regarding parent-time during the current Cornavirus pandemic: NOTICE REGARDING DOMESTIC CASES AND COVID-19 As commissioners[…]

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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[…]

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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[…]

Columbus Day

Columbus Day Causing Headaches in 2018

In even-numbered years (2018), the “Columbus Day” holiday goes to noncustodial parents under the state holiday code.  The Utah Code defines the “Columbus Day” holiday[…]