Parents with Substance Abuse Problems Often we see divorce cases involving children in which one or both parents have substances abuse problems, whether it be cocaine, meth, alcohol or even marijuana. Utah courts are very tough on parents who have drug issues. If only one parent has a substance abuse problem it is typically a no brainer for the court…
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Child Custody
The Importance of Stability in a Divorce or Custody Dispute
One of the primary factors for the court to consider in determining custody is the issue of stability. A judge must decide what custody arrangement is appropriate in any given case by determining what is in the best interests of the child(ren). Stability is an important element in determining the best interests of a child. The parent that can provide…
Paternity Actions and Custody
When a person comes in to meet with a divorce attorney they usually only have results in mind, they’re not sure how to get from Point A to Point B but they at least know what Point B is. A common scenario is with custody, often times after a big fight with their ex or some other similar situation a…
Child Custody | Relocation | Utah Family Law Attorney
Child Custody Problems When A Parent Relocates When a divorce or child custody decree is entered by a Utah court, it is usually entered based on the fact that both parents live in Utah within a reasonable distance from each other. This arrangement usually exists because both parents want to see a child and be a part of his or…
The Custody Battle | What You Need to Know
One of the most disputed issues of the average divorce is over who is going to get custody of the children. Obviously each parent is acting out of love for the children and a belief that they will be able to provide best for them. Although all the involved parties are acting in the best interest of the children, in…
Standard Holiday Parent Time in Utah | Family Law Attorney
With the holidays fast approaching, it is important for each divorced parent to understand the standard holiday parent time in Utah. Ensure your rights with your rights with your children are protected over the holidays this season. In years ending in an odd number, the noncustodial parent is entitled to the following parent time during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays:…
Powell Child Custody Issues
Susan Powell’s Kids in Custody Dispute Since her disappearance nearly two years ago, Susan Powell’s name has been mentioned numerous times in the Utah media. The issue currently being discussed is involving her kids. Because of the arrest of Susan’s father-in-law the children have been removed from the home where Josh Powell, Susan’s husband, lived with the kids. Susan’s parents…
Modify Your Divorce
Utah Divorce Modification Divorce is obviously a very trying time in the lives of those who have to go through it. In most cases when the final Divorce Decree is entered by the judge, the parties involved could not be happier to put the big D in their rearview mirrors. The problem with leaving your divorce in the dust however,…
A Delay Can Make You Pay
Adoption Proceedings | Utah Family Law Attorney Today, the Utah Supreme Court heard arguments of whether a delay in a Utah State employee’s delay in registering a Florida man’s paternity notice violated his constitutional rights. The Florida man, Ramsey Shaud, is fighting to regain custody of his daughter who was adopted in 2010 in Utah. His daughter is now 20…
Paternity Issues in Utah
Establishing Paternity Married Couples Paternity is basically another word for fatherhood and in Utah paternity rules fall into two categories, married couples and unmarried couples. If a woman that is married has a baby in Utah then the husband of that woman is automatically considered the father of the child and paternity is established, regardless of the actual paternity. This…