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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,[…]
Who Gets The Martin Luther King Weekend in 2018?
The Martin Luther King holiday weekend goes to the custodial parent in 2018 under the standard Utah holiday schedule. The holiday lasts from Friday at[…]
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[…]
How do Utah courts decide child custody?
Courts decide custody based on the “best interest of the child” standard. That means if the parents themselves cannot agree on custody, a judge will[…]
What steps does an unmarried father need to take to protect his parental rights in Utah?
Nearly half of all births in the United States are to unmarried parents. But unlike mothers and married dads, unmarried fathers do not automatically possess[…]