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Coercive Control in Utah Custody Cases
Utah law now gives “coercive control” a definition and a place among the factors courts may weigh when they decide custody and parent-time. The change[…]
Commissioner vs. Judge: Which Utah Deadline Controls Your Family-Law Filing?
Commissioner vs. Judge: Which Utah Deadline Controls Your Utah Family-Law Filing? Most Utah family-law motions do not land on a district judge’s desk first. They[…]
Imputed Income and Fault in Utah Alimony Awards
In Jenkins v. Jenkins, 2026 UT App 86 (filed May 29, 2026), the Utah Court of Appeals provided important guidance on two recurring issues in[…]
Financial Declarations: The Most Important Document in Your Utah Divorce Case
In Utah family law proceedings—whether a divorce, alimony request, child support matter, or property division dispute—one document consistently proves to be among the most consequential:[…]
Parental Alienation and Resist-Refuse Dynamics in Utah: Understanding the Controversy, Protecting Children, and Seeking Accurate Solutions
In high-conflict Utah custody and parent-time disputes, few issues spark more intense debate than when a child begins resisting or refusing contact with one parent.[…]
Termination of Parental Rights Caselaw Review: In re D.S., 2023 UT App 98
In recent years, Utah law has made it challenging to terminate parental rights if a parent objects and there are alternative options. For example, if[…]
Are medical records confidential in child custody cases?
Utah law considers communication between a doctor and patient confidential. See Utah Rules of Evidence 506. This privilege also encompasses communication between mental health therapists[…]
What Property Gets Divided in a Divorce?
Utah divorce courts can generally divide any property a spouse acquires during his/her marriage. The presumption is such property will be divided equally. However the[…]