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How can I get a divorce if I don’t know where my spouse is?

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Child Custody, Court Rules, Custody, Divorce Court, Divorce Law, Divorce Mistakes, Divorce Preparedness, Divorce Procedure, Men's Divorce Issues, Utah Law, Women's Divorce Issues
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If I’m married with a child (separated for 4 years), how do I get a divorce and establish a child support order, if I don’t know where my spouse is? (might not be in the same country)? In Utah, where…
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Cox v. Hefley 2019 UT App 60 – attorney consent or consultation, third party decision-maker

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Appeal, Best Interest of the Child, Child Custody Modification, Court Rules, Custody, Divorce Court, Divorce Law, Divorce Lawyers, Divorce Procedure, Fathers' Divorce Issues, Men's Divorce Issues, Mental Illness, Mothers' Divorce Issues, Parent Time, Supervised Parent-time, Supervised Visitation, Utah Code, Utah Court of Appeals, Utah Court of Appeals Decisions, Women's Divorce Issues
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2019 UT App 60 THE UTAH COURT OF APPEALS CAMERON MICHAEL COX, Appellee, v. PAIGE CHARISSA HEFLEY, Appellant. Opinion No. 20170903-CA Filed April 18, 2019 Second District Court, Ogden Department The Honorable W. Brent West No. 134901221 David Pedrazas, Attorney…
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LeFevre v. Mackelprang – 2019 UT App 42 – joint custody analysis

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Child Custody, Child Custody Modification, Children in Divorce, Custody Evaluation, Divorce Mistakes, Divorce Preparedness, Divorce Procedure, Evidence, Expert Witnesses, Fathers' Divorce Issues, Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, Joint Physical Custody, Men's Divorce Issues, Modification of Child Custody, Mothers' Divorce Issues, Parental Fitness, Parental Rights, Parenting Plan, Procedure and Evidence, Relocation, Sole Custody, Utah Code, Utah Court of Appeals, Utah Court of Appeals Decisions, Women's Divorce Issues
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2019 UT App 42 – THE UTAH COURT OF APPEALS – LeFevre v. Mackelprang AMELIA GAYATREE LEFEVRE, Appellee, v. CASEY LEE MACKELPRANG, Appellant. Opinion No. 20171006-CA Filed March 28, 2019 Sixth District Court, Panguitch Department The Honorable Paul D. Lyman…
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Hartvigsen v. Hartvigsen – 2018 UT App 238 – alimony, marital property

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Alimony and Support, Appeal, Assets/Debt/Property, Attorney Fees, Division of Marital Property, Divorce Costs, Divorce Law, Divorce Mistakes, Divorce Preparedness, Divorce Procedure, Education, Evidence, Expert Witnesses, Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, Marital Home, Marital Property, Men's Divorce Issues, Procedure and Evidence, Real Estate/Real Property, Utah Court of Appeals, Utah Court of Appeals Decisions, Women's Divorce Issues
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2018 UT App 238 THE UTAH COURT OF APPEALS DANIELLE MARIE HARTVIGSEN, Appellant, v. RICHARD MYERS HARTVIGSEN, Appellee. Opinion No. 20160069-CA Filed December 28, 2018 Fourth District Court, Provo Department The Honorable Lynn W. Davis No. 064402132 Danielle Marie Hartvigsen,…
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Cool as a Cucumber : How to Testify Successfully at Your Deposition or in Court in a Utah Domestic Relations Case

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Divorce Court, Divorce Fears, Divorce Mistakes, Divorce Preparedness, Divorce Procedure
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Cool as a cucumber[1]. Is that you? It can be. When it comes to testifying, follow the Golden Rules: 1.            Always tell the truth. 2.            Simply telling the truth is not enough sometimes. You must understand the purpose and “the language”…
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Can a Utah court exercise jurisdiction over my divorce, even if I don’t live in Utah?

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Divorce Law, Divorce Procedure, Jurisdiction
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Yes, under certain circumstances. If you are a non-resident and Utah can still exercise jurisdiction over your case, this is referred to as “long-arm jurisdiction”. The statute which submits non-resident parties to Utah’s jurisdiction is found in Utah Code §78B-3-205.…
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Why are there no penalties for false allegations in divorce and custody issues?

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Why are there no penalties for false allegations in divorce and custody issues? QUESTION: Ex-wife made false allegation that I was inappropriate with my daughter. CPS cleared me. Cost me thousands to defend myself along with her being able to…
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Erickson v. Erickson-2018 UT App 184-modifying child custody/parent-time-discovery-expert witness-child testimony-attorney fees

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Attorney Fees, Best Interest of the Child, Child Custody, Children in Divorce, Custody, Divorce Attorneys, Divorce Costs, Divorce Law, Divorce Mistakes, Divorce Procedure, Fathers' Divorce Issues, Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, Lawyer Fees, Men's Divorce Issues, Modification of Child Custody, Mothers' Divorce Issues, Parent Time, Parental Rights, Physical Custody, Procedure and Evidence, Utah Court of Appeals, Women's Divorce Issues
Erickson v. Erickson – 2018 UT App 184 THE UTAH COURT OF APPEALS KIT RICHARD ERICKSON, Appellant, v. SHANDI ERICKSON, Appellee. Opinion No. 20170100-CA Filed September 27, 2018 Third District Court, West Jordan Department The Honorable L. Douglas Hogan No.…
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Why do divorces take so long to finish?

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Assets/Debt/Property, Attorney Fees, Child Custody, Coping With Divorce, Divorce Attorneys, Divorce Costs, Divorce Court, Divorce Fears, Divorce Law, Divorce Lawyers, Divorce Mistakes, Divorce Preparedness, Divorce Procedure
Here are the reasons, as I see them, why too many divorce cases cost so much and take so long to finish (in no particular order): 1. Many (heck, no point in sugarcoating it: most) divorce lawyers are, nowadays, more…
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Hahn v. Hahn – 2018 UT App 135 – custody, jury trial, constitutionality

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Child Custody, Child Custody Modification, Child Support, Child Support Enforcement, Children in Divorce, Divorce Costs, Divorce Court, Divorce Law, Divorce Mistakes, Divorce Procedure, Settlement
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This opinion is subject to revision before final publication in the Pacific Reporter Hahn v. Hahn – 2018 UT App 135 IN THE UTAH COURT OF APPEALS RANDY R. HAHN, Appellant, v. ADRIENNE R. HAHN, Appellee. Opinion No. 20170303-CA Filed…
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Are divorce courts biased towards either gender?

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Divorce Costs, Divorce Court, Divorce Fears, Divorce Law, Divorce Mistakes, Divorce Preparedness, Divorce Procedure, Fathers' Divorce Issues, Men's Divorce Issues, Mothers' Divorce Issues, Unwed Parents, Women's Divorce Issues
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Are divorce courts biased towards either gender? Yes. It’s not usually motivated by animus toward men or women (although there are some judges who are clearly biased against men or women), primarily it’s culturally motivated. Culturally in the U.S. there…
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How Do I Get My Ex Prosecuted for Custodial Inteference?

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Child Custody, Contempt of Court, Coping With Divorce, Custodial Interference, Divorce Law, Divorce Preparedness, Divorce Procedure, Fathers' Divorce Issues, Men's Divorce Issues, Mothers' Divorce Issues, Parent Time, Visitation, Women's Divorce Issues
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QUESTION: What can I file in court for custodial interference? Is it just a matter of filing a motion for order to show cause? Or is there more to it? ANSWER: Custodial interference is a crime, so you cannot file…
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What is the average cost of divorce, when child custody is contested?

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Attorney Fees, Child Custody, Coping With Divorce, Custody, Divorce Attorneys, Divorce Costs, Divorce Mistakes, Divorce Preparedness, Divorce Procedure, Fathers' Divorce Issues, Finances, Hiring a Divorce Lawyer, Lawyer Fees, Legal Custody, Men's Divorce Issues, Mothers' Divorce Issues, Parent Time, Parental Rights, Women's Divorce Issues
How much does it cost to divorce on average, with two kids and contested custody? On average? I’d say around $20,000, if the case is contested. But, as you will see if you read and watch the experience of others who…
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