Domestic Violence Archives

State v. Hararah – 2023 UT App 77 – domestic violence prosecution

State v. Hararah – 2023 UT App 77 2023 UT App 77 THE UTAH COURT OF APPEALS STATE OF UTAH, Appellee, v. HOUSTON RAEFAT HARARAH, Appellant. Opinion No. 20220276-CA Filed July 20, 2023 Eighth District Court, Vernal Department The Honorable…

Utah Wife Charged With Fatally Poisoning Her Husband.

August 7, 2023

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Domestic Violence, Legal System, Utah

fentanyl, gag order, Kouri Richins, murder, Utah laws

Judge orders lawyers in Kouri Richins cases to limit what they say to press Prosecutors had initially requested a more substantial gag order, citing “overwhelming media interest.” by Jordan Miller, June 2, 2023 https://www.sltrib.com/news/2023/06/02/judge-orders-lawyers-kouri-richins/ jordanm@sltrib.com Follow @jordanrmillerr See also Kamas widow…

Can I Lose Custody of My Son if I Was a Victim in a Strangulation Case of Domestic Abuse?

April 21, 2023

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Abuse, Child Custody, Domestic Violence, Utah Law

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It is possible, but not a given. Why? If the court determines that the circumstances under which you were a crime victim were created or exacerbated by you in whole or in part constitute circumstances that are also so dangerous to the child that…

Twitchell v. Twitchell – 2022 UT App 49 – child custody and support

April 18, 2022

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Twitchell v. Twitchell – 2022 UT App 49 THE UTAH COURT OF APPEALS JAZMIN S. TWITCHELL, Appellee, V. JOSEPH N. TWITCHELL, Appellant. Opinion No. 20200546-CA Filed April 14, 2022 First District Court, Logan Department The Honorable Brian G. Cannell No.…

How effective are AMBER Alerts in child custody cases?

March 17, 2022

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Child Abuse, Child Custody, Child Neglect, Child Protective Services, Domestic Violence, Family Law

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It depends upon what criteria define “effective”. More child abductions have been prevented with the Amber Alert system in place than without it, yet it’s impossible to say how many abducted children would have been found in the absence of…

These Moving Companies Move Domestic Abuse Victims for Free

February 17, 2022

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Abuse, Child Abuse, Domestic Violence, Family Law, Fathers' Divorce Issues, Men's Divorce Issues, Mothers' Divorce Issues, Women's Divorce Issues

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Today’s blog post is a guest post from Hire A Helper. This is not a paid placement. We hope you find it useful, if you or a loved one need this kind of help. Domestic abuse happens more than you might think,…

2022 UT App 15 – Miller v. DaSilva – protective order objections

February 10, 2022

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2022 UT App 15 – Miller v. DaSilva http://www.utcourts.gov/opinions/view.html?court=appopin&opinion=Miller v. Dasilva20220203_20200719_15.pdf THE UTAH COURT OF APPEALS LISA M. MILLER, Appellant, v. AMY ELIZABETH DASILVA, Appellee. Opinion No. 20200719-CA Filed February 3, 2022 Third District Court, Salt Lake Department The Honorable…

State v. Redden – 2022 UT App 14 – protective orders – enhanced penalties

January 31, 2022

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Abuse, Domestic Violence, Jurisdiction, Protective Orders, Utah Code, Utah Court of Appeals Decisions, Utah Law

10 years, class A misdemeanor, commits, convicted, crime, Domestic Violence, enhancement, offense, third degree felony, Utah Code § 77-36-1.1(2)(c)

2022 UT App 14 THE UTAH COURT OF APPEALS STATE OF UTAH, Appellant, v. JOEL CHANCE REDDEN, Appellee. Opinion No. 20200700-CA Filed January 27, 2022 Fifth District Court, Cedar City Department The Honorable Keith C. Barnes No. 191500842 Sean D.…

Do you agree with Brad Pitt winning joint custody of his children with Angelina Jolie?

I normally don’t comment on popular culture matters dealing with divorce, but for this question I will make an exception. I have no idea what kind of parents Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are. I don’t know what findings the…

What are the grounds for filing for a divorce in Utah?

First, you need to understand that Utah, like every other state in the U.S. has what are known as a “no-fault divorce law”. No-fault divorce means that you don’t have to plead or show that your spouse committed any kind…

After a divorce, should my kids be with me or with the mom?

June 1, 2021

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child custody, fathers, joint custody, joint equal custody, legal custody, mothers, parent, parents

First, you need to understand that you’re asking the wrong question. Child custody is not a zero-sum game; otherwise stated, when parents divorce, or when unmarried parents separate, where you get the idea that the children must be in the…

Does a spouse have the right to see a DUI report?

First, if you are referring to a police report of a DUI citation and/or arrest, in most jurisdictions such records are public record, and thus available not only to your spouse, but to any other member of the public. Second,…

Does a spouse have the right to see a DUI report?

Does a spouse have the right to see a DUI report? First, if you are referring to a police report of a DUI citation and/or arrest, in most jurisdictions such records are public record, and thus available not only to…

How do I know if my relationship is abusive? How abusive does it have to be to get sole custody of my children?

December 17, 2020

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Abuse, Domestic Violence, Emotional abuse, Utah Law

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How do I know if my relationship is abusive? How abusive does it have to be to get sole custody of my children? How do I know if my relationship is abusive? How abusive does it have to be to…

What advice would you give me before divorce, if I’m not in the wrong?

What advice would you give someone before a divorce, if it’s known it may happen and you’re not in the wrong? This is a very important question that too few people ask. Does this sound familiar?: Your spouse is making…

Unique challenges for men and women face in divorce and child custody

September 16, 2020

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Alimony and Support, Child Custody, Custody, Domestic Violence, Fathers' Divorce Issues, Men's Divorce Issues, Mothers' Divorce Issues, Women's Divorce Issues

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The unique challenges men and women face in divorce and child custody cases What follows is my opinion, but my honest and sincere opinion born of experience over the past 23 years in the practice of divorce and family law.…

Practical steps to take to prepare to leave an abusive relationship?

June 16, 2020

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Abuse, Domestic Violence

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What are practical, tangible steps someone can and should take when preparing to escape an abusive relationship? If it’s physically violent abuse: I really like what Fredric Garms had to say on this subject: Fredric Garms’s answer to What are…

2019 UT App 205, Utah Court of Appeals, State v. Wall – ex-wife murdered

2019 UT App 205 – THE UTAH COURT OF APPEALS STATE OF UTAH, Appellee, v. JOHNNY BRICKMAN WALL, Appellant. Opinion No. 20151017-CA Filed December 12, 2019 Third District Court, Salt Lake Department The Honorable James T. Blanch No. 131903972 Troy…

2019 UT App 202 – State v. Baize – protective order challenge

January 15, 2020

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Domestic Violence, Men's Divorce Issues, Protective Orders, Utah Code, Utah Court of Appeals Decisions, Utah Law, Women's Divorce Issues

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2019 UT App 202 – THE UTAH COURT OF APPEALS STATE OF UTAH, Appellee, v. NATHAN DAVID BAIZE, Appellant. Opinion No. 20180326-CA Filed December 12, 2019 Fourth District Court, American Fork Department The Honorable Roger W. Griffin No. 161100835 Douglas…

To whom do you turn to when the police won’t protect you from your ex?

I am a domestic relations attorney. With this in mind, and if you are convinced that you don’t have enough evidence to obtain a restraining order, my answer to your question is: You move. Easier said than done, I know,…