» Child Custody
How Does an Order of Protection Affect Child Custody?
November 3rd, 2021
It is usually in the best interest of a child to have regular and frequent contact with both parents when possible. Of course, it is also in the best interests of parents and children not to be subjected to threats and harm at the hands of an abuser.…
Read More
The Importance of Establishing Paternity
June 3rd, 2021
When a child is born in Utah to a married woman, the law presumes that her husband is the child’s father. In most cases when the parents are not married, however, establishing paternity is necessary. From a legal standpoint, what that means is to h…
Read More
Coronavirus and Your Parent Time: What You Need to Know
March 30th, 2020
In less than a month, the novel coronavirus has gone from a news story about a few cases in faraway countries to a global pandemic. As you read this, it’s likely that you know someone whose health or family member has been affected. Aside from the…
Read More
Can Divorce Be Good for Children?
October 30th, 2018
Most of us know of an unhappy couple who stayed together longer than they should have “for the sake of the children.” And just about everyone has heard a report or study talking about how bad divorce can be for children: disrupting stabil…
Read More
What is the Difference Between Custody Evaluators and Private Guardians ad Litem?
May 4th, 2018
Custody can be the thorniest aspect of any Utah divorce case. Even when a couple is generally amicable in unwinding their relationship, there may be a great deal of tension around how custody and parenting time are configured. Each parent may think t…
Read More
Categories: Child Custody
Can You Get Custody of Your Child if You are Undocumented?
April 4th, 2018
Being an undocumented immigrant living in Utah, or anywhere in the United States, has its share of uncertainties. Many people prefer to live “below the radar,” avoiding contact with the legal system to avoid drawing the attention of the a…
Read More
Categories: Child Custody
Your Quick Guide To Utah Holiday Parent Time
June 13th, 2017
Holiday parent time can be confusing. The confusion stems from the fact that holidays alternate from parent to parent depending on odd and even years. Thornier still is that holidays take precedence over regular parent time. Despite the potential for…
Read More
Read More